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Indian Maiden Falls
United States > Arizona > Yavapai County
Beginning on the quiet uplands near Bald Hill, this route follows the upper West Clear Creek Trail across pinyon-juniper country toward the canyon rim before committing to the steep, loose descent through exposed slopes and a side drainage, with broad views into the deep gorge cut from the southern edge of the…
Distance: 4.0 mi • Elevation gain: 436 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,781 ft
Lone Eagle Peak - Pawnee Pass
United States > Colorado > Grand County
From the Lake Granby side, this traverse begins near Monarch Lake and follows the Cascade Creek corridor into the Indian Peaks Wilderness, passing forested shoreline, Arapaho Pass Trail junction, Buchanan Creek, Cascade Creek, and waterfall-lined sections of the valley. Beyond the Cascade Creek basin, the…
Distance: 20.4 mi • Elevation gain: 6,581 ft • Maximum elevation: 12,546 ft
Vernal Fall and Clark Point Loop
United States > California > Mariposa County > Curry Village
The route follows the river upstream toward the waterfall approach, passing through a lively canyon setting shaped by clear pools, polished rock and constant movement from the Merced. The hike then joins the Mist Trail, where the scenery becomes more dramatic beneath Vernal Fall, with spray, stone steps, cliff…
Distance: 5.9 mi • Elevation gain: 2,644 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,574 ft
Crater Lakes via South Boulder Creek
United States > Colorado > Gilpin County > East Portal Distributed Camping Area
Starting at the Moffat Tunnel East Portal, the route enters Roosevelt National Forest and follows the South Boulder Creek Trail into the James Peak Wilderness, passing dense subalpine forest, creekside clearings, and the Forest Lakes Trail junction before turning onto the signed Crater Lakes Trail. The climb…
Distance: 6.8 mi • Elevation gain: 1,834 ft • Maximum elevation: 11,037 ft
Double Arch, Courthouse Rock, Haystack Rock and Auxier Ridge Loop
United States > Kentucky > Powell County
From the Auxier Ridge trailhead, the loop first slips into forest on the Double Arch side, passing sandstone walls, hemlocks and magnolias before reaching the broad overlook beneath Double Arch, with views opening toward the rock country of Red River Gorge. The route then links through Auxier Branch, where…
Distance: 6.1 mi • Elevation gain: 942 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,296 ft
Presidential Range Traverse
United States > New Hampshire > Coos County > Bowman
Starting near the northern gateway of the Presidential Range, this traverse climbs from the forests of the White Mountain National Forest to the exposed ridgeline of Mount Madison, then continues over the rugged summits of Mount Adams and Mount Jefferson, with wide views across the Great Gulf and the…
Distance: 20.1 mi • Elevation gain: 8,350 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,270 ft
Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall
United States > California > Mariposa County > Curry Village
From Happy Isles, the hike enters the eastern end of Yosemite Valley and follows the Merced River through forest and granite scenery toward the Vernal Fall Footbridge, where the first open views of the river and surrounding canyon set the tone for one of Yosemite’s most iconic waterfall routes. The Mist…
Distance: 2.9 mi • Elevation gain: 2,228 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,007 ft
Chain Lakes and Wild Goose Trails Loop
United States > Washington > Whatcom County
From the Heather Meadows area, this loop first drops toward Bagley Dam and the open basin of Bagley Lakes, where Bagley Creek, subalpine meadows, heather, and the slopes of Table Mountain and Mount Herman shape the approach to the Chain Lakes Trail. The setting is one of the signature hiking areas of the upper…
Distance: 7.7 mi • Elevation gain: 2,044 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,466 ft
Owen Sound - Wasaga Beach
Canada > Ontario > Grey County > Owen Sound
Lake Huron. Georgian Bay. #Bike #Lake #Countryside #Town #Nature
Distance: 48.3 mi • Elevation gain: 1,050 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,152 ft
John Hay Park
Distance: 2.3 mi • Elevation gain: 784 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,879 ft
Half Dome via Vernal and Nevada Falls
United States > California > Mariposa County > Curry Village
Starting near Happy Isles in eastern Yosemite Valley, this route follows the Merced River into the Mist Trail corridor, with early granite scenery and possible views toward Illilouette Fall before reaching the Vernal Fall Footbridge. The ascent then climbs beside Vernal Fall to Emerald Pool and Silver Apron,…
Distance: 16.6 mi • Elevation gain: 6,739 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,835 ft
Bear Lake to Timberline Falls Loop
United States > Colorado > Larimer County
Starting at Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park’s Bear Lake Road Corridor, this loop briefly follows the shore before climbing onto the Emerald Lake Trail toward Nymph Lake and Dream Lake. The traced route then leaves the direct Emerald Lake approach, turns toward Chaos Creek, and reaches the rocky…
Distance: 9.7 mi • Elevation gain: 2,336 ft • Maximum elevation: 10,764 ft
Pacifico Mountain
United States > California > Los Angeles County
Starting at Mill Creek Summit Picnic Area, a PCT access point on Angeles Forest Highway, the hike leaves the road and follows the Pacific Crest Trail into a dry high-country landscape of chaparral, manzanita, toyon, and open slopes. After climbing above the highway, the route bends around Tie Canyon, crosses…
Distance: 6.5 mi • Elevation gain: 3,054 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,123 ft
Naches Peak Loop
United States > Washington > Pierce County
Starting from the Tipsoo Lake area, the loop climbs toward Chinook Pass, crosses the highway footbridge, and joins the Pacific Crest Trail as it skirts the north and east side of Naches Peak through subalpine forest, open slopes, and small mountain ponds. The route then bends around the quieter eastern…
Distance: 3.3 mi • Elevation gain: 673 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,883 ft
Lone Pine Lake
United States > California > Inyo County
Starting at Whitney Portal, a wooded canyon at the end of Whitney Portal Road, the route follows the Mount Whitney Trail past the North Fork of Lone Pine Creek and into the John Muir Wilderness, with granite walls and the Mount Whitney massif framing the ascent. It then climbs through conifer forest on a…
Distance: 2.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,801 ft • Maximum elevation: 10,062 ft
Mugdock Country Park Walk
United Kingdom > Scotland > Stirling > Blanefield > Craigallian
Distance: 2.1 mi • Elevation gain: 118 ft • Maximum elevation: 584 ft
Bridge to Nowhere
United States > California > Los Angeles County
From Bridge to Nowhere Trailhead near Coyote Flat, the route enters Sheep Mountain Wilderness on the East Fork Trail and follows the East Fork of the San Gabriel River into a steep San Gabriel Mountains canyon of chaparral slopes, gravel bars and bouldery riverbank. The path continues upstream along the rocky…
Distance: 9.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,785 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,835 ft
Pheasants's Wood Loop in Mugdock Country Park
United Kingdom > Scotland > Stirling > Blanefield > Craigallian
Distance: 0.7 mi • Elevation gain: 49 ft • Maximum elevation: 584 ft
The Knockie, Marlee Loch and Loch of Clunie Loop
United Kingdom > Scotland > Perth and Kinross > Craigie
Loop MTB / run / hike around Blairgowrie via The Knockie, Marlee Loch and Loch of Clunie. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Countryside #Lake
Distance: 10.7 mi • Elevation gain: 889 ft • Maximum elevation: 666 ft
Loop Walk at Mugdock Country Park
United Kingdom > Scotland > Stirling > Mugdock
Distance: 1.6 mi • Elevation gain: 115 ft • Maximum elevation: 564 ft
East Coast Greenway from Perryville to Newark
United States > Maryland > Cecil County > Perryville > Concord
Starting in Perryville, this East Coast Greenway ride follows the head of the Chesapeake Bay past Furnace Bay and the historic Principio Furnace area, then rolls through Charlestown toward the waterfront town of North East and the North East River. From North East, the route turns inland through Elk Neck State…
Distance: 25.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,322 ft • Maximum elevation: 197 ft
Elbow, Sugar Daddy, Strange Brew, Bobcat and Fullerton Loop
Canada > Alberta > Kananaskis Improvement District
Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone. Elbow River. #Hiking #Running #Loop #Kananaskis
Distance: 7.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,234 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,623 ft
Marty Bender Nature Area Loop Trail
United States > Kansas > Saline County
Starting at the junction of East Brad Way and South Holmes Road, the Marty Bender Nature Area Loop Trail heads west into The Land Institute’s public prairie, passing open grassland, working hay fields, and nearby research plots. The loop then turns through remnant prairie and a wooded corridor along the…
Distance: 2.9 mi • Elevation gain: 184 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,348 ft
Pipe Creek Beach via Bright Angel Trail
United States > Arizona > Coconino County > Grand Canyon Village
From Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim, this route begins at the Bright Angel Trailhead and descends beneath the rim through a dramatic chain of switchbacks, with widening views across the canyon walls and the layered cliffs of the Bright Angel fault corridor. It passes the resthouse section of the upper…
Distance: 15.7 mi • Elevation gain: 7,300 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,841 ft
Glacier Point and Union Point via Four Mile Trail
United States > California > Mariposa County > Yosemite Village > Yosemite Lodge
From Yosemite Valley, the Four Mile Trail climbs away from the Merced River through forested slopes and long switchbacks on the south wall of the valley, steadily opening views toward Sentinel Rock, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, and the granite cliffs that frame the valley floor. Higher on the route, the path…
Distance: 9.4 mi • Elevation gain: 5,404 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,208 ft
Manistee River Loop
United States > Michigan > Manistee County
Starting near Hodenpyl Dam Pond, the Manistee River Loop heads onto the North Country National Scenic Trail, following the wooded western side of the valley through hardwood forest, quiet ridges, and backcountry stretches above the Big Manistee River toward the Red Bridge area. From Red Bridge, the route…
Distance: 20.1 mi • Elevation gain: 2,287 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,132 ft
Glen Creek Gorge Loop via Gorge Trail and Indian Trail in Watkins Glen State Park
United States > New York > Schuyler County > Watkins Glen
The Glen Creek Gorge Loop offers a captivating hiking experience through a stunning landscape of waterfalls, narrow gorges, and unique rock formations. As you traverse the Gorge Trail, highlights include the dramatic Sentry Bridge and the enchanting Cavern Cascade, where the trail actually takes you behind the…
Distance: 2.4 mi • Elevation gain: 453 ft • Maximum elevation: 974 ft
Whiskey Jack, Tyrwhitt, Elk Pass, Fox Creek and Moraine Trails Loop
Canada > Alberta > Kananaskis Improvement District
Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. #Hiking #MTB #Loop #Forest #PeterLougheed
Distance: 10.8 mi • Elevation gain: 1,250 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,509 ft
Braggin Rights to Long Distance Loop
Canada > Alberta > Kananaskis Improvement District
West Bragg Creek Provincial Recreation Area. Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone. #Hiking #MTB #Loop #WestBraggCreek #Kananaskis
Distance: 5.4 mi • Elevation gain: 965 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,367 ft
Grand View Point
United States > California > San Bernardino County
Starting near Aspen Glen on the south side of Big Bear Lake, the Pine Knot Trail climbs steadily through oak, pine and wildflower forest, with occasional openings back toward the lake. The route continues past the Red Ant Canyon area, crosses forest roads and passes Deer Group Camp before joining the approach…
Distance: 3.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,027 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,707 ft
Pedernales Falls Wolf Mountain Loop
United States > Texas > Blanco County
From the Wolf Mountain trailhead, the loop enters the Hill Country woodland, crosses Regal Creek, and follows the Wolf Mountain Trail toward open views above the Pedernales River valley. The route then bends around Tobacco Mountain and Wolf Mountain, passing rocky clearings, cedar forest, and the small canyons…
Distance: 5.8 mi • Elevation gain: 410 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,073 ft
Prairie Mountain
Canada > Alberta > Kananaskis Improvement District
Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone. #Hiking #Kananaskis
Distance: 4.1 mi • Elevation gain: 2,247 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,201 ft
Lac du Bois Grasslands Protected Area
Canada > British Columbia > Thompson-Nicola Regional District > Area J (Copper Desert Country)
#Hiking #Snowshoeing #Loop #LacDuBois
Distance: 2.4 mi • Elevation gain: 443 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,031 ft
Indian Trail and Finger Lakes/North Country Trail Loop in Watkins Glen State Park
United States > New York > Schuyler County > Town of Dix
The Indian Trail and Finger Lakes/North Country Trail Loop in Watkins Glen State Park showcases the park's diverse landscapes, from dramatic gorges to serene woodland paths. Hikers are treated to breathtaking views of the winding Glen Creek and cascading waterfalls, including the renowned Rainbow Falls,…
Distance: 4.6 mi • Elevation gain: 761 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,040 ft
Mesa Butte
Canada > Alberta > Kananaskis Improvement District
Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone. #Hiking #Kananaskis
Distance: 5.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,631 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,531 ft
Clouds Rest from Tenaya Lake
United States > California > Mariposa County
From the Sunrise Lakes Trailhead beside Tenaya Lake, the route leaves Tioga Road and moves quickly from the open lakeshore into lodgepole forest and granite slabs, following the southbound trail signed for Clouds Rest and Sunrise before climbing away from the basin above Tenaya Creek. Beyond the Sunrise Lakes…
Distance: 12.0 mi • Elevation gain: 2,890 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,813 ft
Mountain Bike Ride Around Westerkeith Hill
United Kingdom > Scotland > Perth and Kinross > Piperdam > South Dronley
Loop MTB via Drumsuldry Wood, Westerkeith Hill, Ledcrieff Loch, Ledcrieff Wood and Lundiecraigs Wood. #MTB #Loop #Nature #Forest #Countryside
Distance: 6.2 mi • Elevation gain: 915 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,125 ft
Upper Tahquamenon Falls trail
United States > Michigan > Luce County > McMillan Township
Distance: 1.1 mi • Elevation gain: 217 ft • Maximum elevation: 791 ft
Lac du Bois - Grasslands Community Trail
Canada > British Columbia > Thompson-Nicola Regional District > Kamloops
Distance: 8.1 mi • Elevation gain: 2,503 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,323 ft
Welcombe to Hartland Loop
United Kingdom > England > Devon > Torridge District > Welcombe > Mead
Loop hike from Welcombe to Hartland via Dyer's Lookout, Blackpool, St Nectan's Church, Stoke, Milford, Elmscott, Hardisworthy and South Hole in the North Devon National Landscape. #Hiking #Loop #Coast #Sea #Atlantic #Ocean #Nature #Countryside #Cliffs #Overlook
Distance: 15.6 mi • Elevation gain: 2,759 ft • Maximum elevation: 545 ft
Stairway to Heaven Trail to Pinwheel's Vista via Pochuck Valley, Suspension Bridge and Annie's Bluff
United States > New Jersey > Sussex County > Vernon Township > Vernon Valley
The Stairway to Heaven Trail offers a diverse and memorable hiking experience, weaving through wetland boardwalks, a stunning suspension bridge, and rocky forest trails up to expansive mountain views. Beginning with the serene Pochuck Boardwalk, the route passes through marshland alive with turtles and…
Distance: 7.2 mi • Elevation gain: 1,093 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,270 ft
Sugarloaf Mountain Trail and Northern Peaks Trail Loop via McCormack Overlook and White Rocks
United States > Maryland > Frederick County
The Sugarloaf Mountain and Northern Peaks Trails offer a rewarding outdoor experience for those seeking both scenic views and moderate challenge. Along the route, hikers will encounter lush wooded areas, rocky paths, and stunning vistas from various overlooks, including a dramatic view from White Rocks, which…
Distance: 6.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,319 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,240 ft
Cumberland Monastery Loop via Nine Men's Misery Trail, Orchard Trail, Monk's Quarry Trai, Whipple Trail, Overlook Viewpoint, Old Road Trail and Beauregard Loop
United States > Rhode Island > Providence County > Cumberland
The Cumberland Monastery Loop offers a serene yet historically rich hiking experience. Winding through diverse trails, such as Nine Men's Misery, Orchard, and Beauregard, the route combines natural beauty with somber reminders of colonial history, highlighted by the 1676 Nine Men’s Misery memorial, one of…
Distance: 3.4 mi • Elevation gain: 246 ft • Maximum elevation: 331 ft
Chapel Rock Trail, North Country Trail and Mosquito River Trail Loop in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
United States > Michigan > Alger County
This loop is a must for nature lovers seeking expansive views of Lake Superior, dramatic cliffs, and unique rock formations. Starting through lush forests, the trail reveals Chapel Falls and the iconic Chapel Rock, a sandstone formation crowned with a lone tree—a marvel of natural resilience. Grand Portal…
Distance: 9.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,394 ft • Maximum elevation: 840 ft
Alapocas Woods Loop Trail in Alapocas Run State Park
United States > Delaware > New Castle County > Henry Clay
The Alapocas Woods Loop Trail offers a serene escape into nature with its lush, wooded surroundings and scenic views of the Brandywine Creek. Hikers can enjoy a well-maintained path lined with diverse tree species and occasional rock formations, which provide an interesting contrast to the greenery. As you…
Distance: 1.8 mi • Elevation gain: 282 ft • Maximum elevation: 240 ft
Queenswood Country Park loop and Bodenham Lake
United Kingdom > England > Herefordshire > Bodenham
Dinmore
Distance: 7.3 mi • Elevation gain: 627 ft • Maximum elevation: 604 ft
Balcombe to Staplefield Loop
United Kingdom > England > West Sussex > Mid Sussex > Balcombe
Loop hike from Balcombe to Staplefield via Balcombe Recreation Ground, Kemps Farm, Whitethroat Lane, Brantridge Lane, Tanyard Lane, Ditton Place and Westup Road in the High Weald National Landscape. #Hiking #Loop #Countryside #Nature #Forest
Distance: 7.7 mi • Elevation gain: 823 ft • Maximum elevation: 463 ft
Gravetye Estate Loop
United Kingdom > England > West Sussex > Mid Sussex > West Hoathly > Selsfield Common
Loop hike from Vowels Lane via Warren's Wood, Lower Lake, Hastings Wood, Beeches Shaw, River Medway, Weir Wood Reservoir, Mill Place Farm, Kingscote Shaw, Kingscote Railway Station, Minepit Wood, Mill Place Wood, Bushy Wood and Vowels Gill in the Gravetye Estate and the High Weald National Landscape. #Hiking…
Distance: 7.9 mi • Elevation gain: 833 ft • Maximum elevation: 489 ft
Brighton Hill - South Downs National Park
United Kingdom > England > Hampshire > Basingstoke and Deane > Basingstoke
MTB loop from Brighton Hill to South Downs National Park via Upton Grey, Long Sutton, Farnham, Tilford, Holt Pound, Lodge Inclosure, Bentley, Lower Froyle and South Warnborough. #MTB #Loop #Nature #Countryside #Forest
Distance: 42.4 mi • Elevation gain: 2,999 ft • Maximum elevation: 600 ft
EMTB: Aberfeldy to Grandtully - Incl Rob Roy Way
United Kingdom > Scotland > Perth and Kinross > Aberfeldy
Loop
Distance: 12.5 mi • Elevation gain: 876 ft • Maximum elevation: 479 ft
Kingaroy Taabinga Boonenne trace
Australia > Queensland > Kingaroy
Loop bike around Kingaroy. #Bike #Loop #Countryside #Nature #Forest
Distance: 22.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,207 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,778 ft
Balloch Castle Country Park
United Kingdom > Scotland > West Dunbartonshire > Balloch
Distance: 2.0 mi • Elevation gain: 108 ft • Maximum elevation: 66 ft
Cley next the Sea to Binham Bike Loop
United Kingdom > England > Norfolk > North Norfolk > Cley next the Sea > Newgate
#Bike #Loop #Road #Countryside #Nature
Distance: 28.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,125 ft • Maximum elevation: 312 ft
Moncrieffe Hill
United Kingdom > Scotland > Perth and Kinross > Perth > Rhynd
eMTB Gravel: Tay Car Park -> Moredun Top Hillfort - Loop (Geocaching) #UK #Perthshire #Perth #Bike #Nature #Forest #Countryside
Distance: 4.8 mi • Elevation gain: 732 ft • Maximum elevation: 719 ft
Boston Bar - Spences Bridge
Canada > British Columbia > Fraser Valley Regional District > Area A (Boston Bar/North Bend/Canyon Alpine) > Canyon Alpine
Fraser River. #Bike
Distance: 47.8 mi • Elevation gain: 4,029 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,198 ft
Spences Bridge - Cache Creek
Canada > British Columbia > Thompson-Nicola Regional District > Area I (Blue Sky Country) > Spences Bridge
Thompson River. #Bike #SpencesBridge #CacheCreek #Thompson
Distance: 30.3 mi • Elevation gain: 2,290 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,680 ft
Hall Heys Wood
United Kingdom > England > Kirklees > Meltham
Loop hike from Meltham to the Hall Heys Wood by the Meltham Greenway. #Hiking #Loop #Forest #Nature #Countryside
Distance: 2.2 mi • Elevation gain: 259 ft • Maximum elevation: 725 ft
Ryedale Trail Running
United Kingdom > England > North Yorkshire
Malton to Helmsley trot. #Running #Nature #Forest #Countryside
Distance: 18.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,411 ft • Maximum elevation: 384 ft
Natural Lands' Brin Coed Reserve
United States > Pennsylvania > Chester County > West Vincent Township
Loop hike through Natural Lands' Brin Coed Reserve. #Hiking #Loop #Countryside #Nature #Forest
Distance: 1.4 mi • Elevation gain: 75 ft • Maximum elevation: 377 ft
Bike Loop from Chester
United Kingdom > England > Cheshire West and Chester > Chester
#Bike #Loop #Road #Countryside #Nature
Distance: 51.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,745 ft • Maximum elevation: 535 ft
Kingscote Glos
United Kingdom > England > Gloucestershire > Nailsworth > Downend
Loop hike between Nailsworth and Kingscote. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Forest #Countryside
Distance: 7.0 mi • Elevation gain: 968 ft • Maximum elevation: 705 ft
Trails in and around Mugdock Country Park
United Kingdom > Scotland > Stirling > Mugdock
Distance: 2.3 mi • Elevation gain: 279 ft • Maximum elevation: 535 ft
Butcher Country Track, Caledonia River Track, Dingo Hill Track, Kellys Lane
Distance: 23.2 mi • Elevation gain: 6,903 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,895 ft
Walk Holmethorpe, Mersers Country Park, Nutfield Marsh, Beside expanded sand quarry
United Kingdom > England > Surrey > Reigate and Banstead > Merstham
Distance: 2.7 mi • Elevation gain: 49 ft • Maximum elevation: 295 ft