High trails

From Happy Isles, this demanding Yosemite route follows the Merced River into the forested canyon of the Mist Trail, passing the spray and granite stairways of Vernal Fall before continuing above the river toward Emerald Pool and the broader waterfall amphitheater around Nevada Fall. Beyond Nevada Fall, the…

Distance: 15.4 mi • Elevation gain: 6,506 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,816 ft

From the Stuart Lake Trail, the route enters the Alpine Lakes Wilderness through forest, creek crossings, and gradually rougher alpine terrain before reaching Colchuck Lake, a striking first landmark set below Colchuck Peak and Dragontail Peak, with Aasgard Pass rising steeply above the far shore as the…

Distance: 18.2 mi • Elevation gain: 4,928 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,818 ft

Starting beside the Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon, the route leaves the canyon floor and enters Dead Horse Creek Canyon, climbing into the White River National Forest. The ascent follows a shaded, rocky gorge with footbridges, creek crossings, switchbacks, rock steps, and fire-marked canyon scenery before…

Distance: 3.1 mi • Elevation gain: 1,240 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,297 ft

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

The Ricketts Glen Falls Loop Trail offers hikers a challenging yet rewarding experience, featuring over 20 waterfalls, including the impressive 94-foot Ganoga Falls. The well-marked trail winds through diverse terrains, showcasing the park's rich flora and fauna, with highlights such as the Midway Crevasse and…

Distance: 6.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,037 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,244 ft

#Bike #Loop #Toronto

Distance: 50.6 mi • Elevation gain: 2,169 ft • Maximum elevation: 673 ft

Hike from Heart Lake to Mount Redfield and Cliff Mountain via Van Hoevenberg Trail, Marcy Dam, Avalanche Pass Trail, Avalanche Camp, Lake Arnold Trail, Lake Arnold, Mount Marcy Trail, Mount Redfield Trail and Cliff Mountain Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness and Adirondack Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature…

Distance: 18.5 mi • Elevation gain: 4,590 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,554 ft

#Hiking #Loop #CapeBreton

Distance: 5.9 mi • Elevation gain: 692 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,322 ft

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

Crystal Cove State Park’s loop starts near the El Moro coastal entrance, crosses into Moro Canyon, and follows a sheltered inland corridor shaped by seasonal Moro Creek, riparian woodland, coastal sage scrub, and the rugged slopes of the San Joaquin Hills. The hike then climbs toward the higher backcountry…

Distance: 9.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,302 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,030 ft

#Hiking #Loop #Thetis

Distance: 8.2 mi • Elevation gain: 1,135 ft • Maximum elevation: 715 ft

The Sylvan Lake loop is a delightful and easy hike that offers stunning scenery around the picturesque lake. This is a popular trail known for its serene views of Sylvan Lake, framed by towering granite rock formations and lush landscapes. While most of the trail is flat and accessible, the northwest section…

Distance: 1.1 mi • Elevation gain: 115 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,207 ft

The Big Pine Creek Trail is a rewarding hike in the Inyo National Forest, offering stunning views of cascading waterfalls, rugged mountain landscapes, and serene alpine lakes. As you ascend, the trail weaves through diverse terrain, with sections shaded by trees and others offering expansive vistas of the…

Distance: 8.7 mi • Elevation gain: 2,346 ft • Maximum elevation: 10,092 ft

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Distance: 4.5 mi • Elevation gain: 446 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,004 ft

The Lewis & Clark Loop Trail via the Clark Trail offers a scenic hike with a variety of natural landscapes. As you traverse the loop, you'll encounter beautiful bluff views of the Missouri River, particularly as you reach the higher elevations along the trail. The route also passes through diverse…

Distance: 5.3 mi • Elevation gain: 531 ft • Maximum elevation: 663 ft

Distance: 7.2 mi • Elevation gain: 318 ft • Maximum elevation: 151 ft

Distance: 39.9 mi • Elevation gain: 305 ft • Maximum elevation: 358 ft

#Bike #MedicineHat #MapleCreek

Distance: 56.7 mi • Elevation gain: 919 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,736 ft

Bike on the Henry Hudson Trail from Aberdeen Township to Atlantic Highlands. #Bike #Nature #Forest #Atlantic #Ocean #Sea

Distance: 9.7 mi • Elevation gain: 138 ft • Maximum elevation: 46 ft

Starting near Yosemite Lodge and the Camp Four area, this demanding route climbs the Upper Yosemite Fall Trail through oak woodland and granite switchbacks, quickly rising above Yosemite Valley toward Columbia Rock, where broad views open over the valley floor, Merced River corridor, Half Dome, and surrounding…

Distance: 9.3 mi • Elevation gain: 7,995 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,031 ft

Starting near Little Stony Point and Cold Spring, the Bull Hill Short Loop climbs from the Washburn Trailhead through woods toward the old quarry and early Hudson River viewpoints. The route then follows the Undercliff Trail across the shoulder of Bull Hill, passing rock outcrops with views over the Hudson…

Distance: 4.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,230 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,109 ft

The Macbride Waterfall and Coralville Lake Loop offers a scenic and varied hike that weaves through forested paths and along the shores of Coralville Lake. With views of the lake nearly always in sight, the trail offers both quiet wooded sections and open stretches near the water, making it ideal for spotting…

Distance: 2.0 mi • Elevation gain: 217 ft • Maximum elevation: 820 ft

Hiking loop by Bibbulmun Track and Sullivan Road. #Hiking #Loop

Distance: 10.8 mi • Elevation gain: 1,398 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,654 ft

From the Glenwood Drive entrance, the loop follows Mount Rubidoux’s paved park road through open, boulder-strewn slopes above the Santa Ana River. It climbs past the Peace Tower and Friendship Bridge to the summit area, where the Serra Cross, flag, historic plaques, and broad Riverside views form the…

Distance: 3.0 mi • Elevation gain: 581 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,283 ft

Distance: 11.9 mi • Elevation gain: 577 ft • Maximum elevation: 328 ft

Distance: 5.4 mi • Elevation gain: 2,129 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,454 ft

From the South Kaibab Trailhead, this rim-to-rim hike drops from the South Rim into the open canyon on the South Kaibab Trail, passing Ooh Aah Point, Cedar Ridge, Skeleton Point and Tipoff Shelter before reaching the Kaibab Suspension Bridge, the Colorado River and the Bright Angel area near Phantom Ranch. The…

Distance: 20.8 mi • Elevation gain: 9,423 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,258 ft

Elbow River Provincial Recreation Area. Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone. #Hiking #Loop #Elbox #River #Forest #Kananaskis

Distance: 5.0 mi • Elevation gain: 840 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,318 ft

Starting near the Zion–Mount Carmel Tunnel, the Canyon Overlook Trail climbs sandstone steps and follows rocky ledges above Pine Creek’s shadowed slot canyon. The route then winds through pale slickrock, canyon walls, desert shrubs, and sheltered alcoves, with chances to spot bighorn sheep along the way.…

Distance: 0.5 mi • Elevation gain: 220 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,312 ft

Distance: 8.5 mi • Elevation gain: 787 ft • Maximum elevation: 568 ft

The Sterling Pond Trail offers an engaging hike through a varied landscape. Along the way, hikers are treated to a rich diversity of plant life, especially as they pass into the cool, high-elevation spruce-fir forests. At Sterling Pond itself, the scenery is spectacular, with expansive views across the water…

Distance: 2.5 mi • Elevation gain: 932 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,045 ft

Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve. #Hiking #Snowshoeing #River #Falls #Forest

Distance: 6.0 mi • Elevation gain: 620 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,682 ft

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

Algonquin Provincial Park. #Hiking #Loop #Rock #Gordon #Booth #Algonquin

Distance: 3.6 mi • Elevation gain: 617 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,627 ft

Scrambling, mountain, peak

Distance: 7.8 mi • Elevation gain: 4,908 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,510 ft

#MTB #Loop

Distance: 51.4 mi • Elevation gain: 3,986 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,847 ft

#Bike #LakeSuperior

Distance: 58.5 mi • Elevation gain: 3,009 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,270 ft

Distance: 7.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,703 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,778 ft

Lake Ontario. #Bike #Toronto #Ontario

Distance: 9.3 mi • Elevation gain: 243 ft • Maximum elevation: 285 ft

The Black Elk Peak Loop provides an unforgettable hiking experience through the stunning Black Hills. As you ascend, you’ll enjoy diverse landscapes, including expansive forests, towering rock formations, and sweeping views from the summit of Black Elk Peak, the highest point in South Dakota, where visitors…

Distance: 7.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,447 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,169 ft

#Bike #Wawa #LakeSuperior

Distance: 55.5 mi • Elevation gain: 2,920 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,339 ft

Mount Work Regional Park. #Hiking #Loop #MountWork

Distance: 20.2 mi • Elevation gain: 3,412 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,430 ft

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

From Ortega Flats Campground in Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park, the hike leaves the camping area and enters the San Juan Creek corridor, following a quiet canyon setting shaped by seasonal water, riparian vegetation, oak woodland, and chaparral-covered slopes. The route continues upstream along San Juan…

Distance: 10.2 mi • Elevation gain: 1,247 ft • Maximum elevation: 814 ft

Starting from the Overlook Mountain Trail trailhead, the route climbs steadily through Overlook Mountain Wild Forest on a broad forest track, passing mixed Catskill woodland and the slopes above Mount Guardian. Higher on the route, the path reaches the atmospheric Overlook Mountain House ruins, then continues…

Distance: 4.8 mi • Elevation gain: 1,434 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,094 ft

Return hike from Mount Marcy to Heart Lake via Mount Marcy Trail, Schofield Cobble, Four Corners, Skylight Trail, Lake Tear of the Clouds, Gray Peak Trail, Van Hoevenberg Trail, Indian Falls and Marcy Dam Pond in the High Peaks Wilderness and the Adirondack Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Lake #Falls…

Distance: 11.1 mi • Elevation gain: 1,991 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,289 ft

Vancouver Island. #Bike #Loop #Vancouver

Distance: 93.0 mi • Elevation gain: 11,043 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,526 ft

#Bike #Keremeos #Osoyoos

Distance: 31.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,923 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,241 ft

#Hiking #Loop

Distance: 10.3 mi • Elevation gain: 2,162 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,430 ft

#Bike #OwenSound #Orangeville

Distance: 66.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,946 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,696 ft

#Bike #SwiftCurrent #Chaplin

Distance: 54.4 mi • Elevation gain: 804 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,539 ft

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

The Mount Mansfield Loop provides a challenging but rewarding hike to the highest peak in Vermont. As you climb, the varied terrain offers rocky paths, steep ascents, and exposed ridgelines, culminating in breathtaking panoramic views of the Champlain Valley, the Adirondacks, and the Green Mountains. The…

Distance: 8.2 mi • Elevation gain: 2,900 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,370 ft

Gowlland Tod Provincial Park. #Hiking #Loop #GowllandTod

Distance: 7.1 mi • Elevation gain: 1,677 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,332 ft

#Hiking #Loop #Whistler

Distance: 3.9 mi • Elevation gain: 892 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,139 ft

Starting near the Issaquah High School side of West Tiger Mountain, the trail enters a shaded forest and climbs steadily through the lower slopes of the natural resources conservation area. It then follows the wooded Poo Poo Point route, passing small creek draws and mossy woodland before reaching the open…

Distance: 6.9 mi • Elevation gain: 2,142 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,847 ft

Vancouver Island. #Bike #PacificRim #Vancouver #Pacific

Distance: 58.2 mi • Elevation gain: 4,459 ft • Maximum elevation: 843 ft

Starting from the Avalanche area, the route first follows the shaded Trail of the Cedars through old-growth cedar and hemlock forest beside Avalanche Creek, where the water has carved the narrow and lively passage of Avalanche Gorge. Beyond the gorge, the Avalanche Lake Trail leaves the boardwalk and climbs…

Distance: 5.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,079 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,999 ft

Mount Work Regional Park. #Hiking #MTB #MountWork

Distance: 5.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,722 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,430 ft

#Bike #EastHawkesbury #Montréal

Distance: 56.8 mi • Elevation gain: 1,289 ft • Maximum elevation: 299 ft

The Lime Kiln Loop Trail offers hikers a scenic route with a mix of rugged terrain, steady inclines, and forested ridges. Along the way, you'll encounter historical remnants, including an old limestone kiln from the area's industrial past, as well as natural highlights like streams and small waterfalls, which…

Distance: 2.8 mi • Elevation gain: 390 ft • Maximum elevation: 797 ft

Red Bluff offers a scenic and adventurous hiking experience that starts just off the abandoned Highway 587, near Foxworth. The route provides stunning views of colorful clay cliffs, steep ravines, and a rugged landscape shaped by ongoing erosion, making it feel both otherworldly and dynamic. Though there are…

Distance: 1.0 mi • Elevation gain: 266 ft • Maximum elevation: 364 ft

Vancouver Island. #Bike #Nanaimo #Fanny #Vancouver

Distance: 45.0 mi • Elevation gain: 2,178 ft • Maximum elevation: 404 ft

Manitoulin Island. #Bike #Espanola #SouthBaymouth #Manitoulin

Distance: 66.2 mi • Elevation gain: 2,346 ft • Maximum elevation: 892 ft

The Platte River State Park Loop offers hikers a delightful experience with diverse landscapes, from tranquil forests to scenic water views. Notable highlights along the route include Ruthie's Backyard Trail, which provides a gentle introduction to the area, and the charming Stone Creek Falls, where visitors…

Distance: 7.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,161 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,220 ft

The Twin Falls and Sculpture Falls hike is a perfect blend of rugged adventure and natural beauty. This out-and-back trail takes you through shady, tree-covered paths, with rocky sections and boulders that make it fun and moderately challenging. The highlight is reaching the serene waterfalls—Twin Falls and…

Distance: 3.3 mi • Elevation gain: 194 ft • Maximum elevation: 610 ft

#Bike #PincherCreek #Lethbridge

Distance: 63.1 mi • Elevation gain: 748 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,760 ft

Starting at the Mount Teneriffe trailhead, this hike follows the forested Mount Teneriffe Trail through the Mount Si Natural Resources Conservation Area, with occasional openings toward the Snoqualmie Valley and nearby peaks. The route then turns onto the Teneriffe Falls Trail, climbing more steeply through…

Distance: 5.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,821 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,493 ft

Lake Nipissing. #Bike #Nipissing #NorthBay

Distance: 28.9 mi • Elevation gain: 623 ft • Maximum elevation: 781 ft

Lake Superior. #Bike #Shebandowan #Shuniah #LakeSuperior

Distance: 46.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,660 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,499 ft

#Bike #Whitewood #Moosomin

Distance: 31.1 mi • Elevation gain: 125 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,975 ft

#Bike #Moosomin #Virden

Distance: 42.7 mi • Elevation gain: 112 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,893 ft

#Bike #Lethbridge #BowIsland

Distance: 72.6 mi • Elevation gain: 896 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,031 ft

#Bike #Oyen #Kindersley

Distance: 60.8 mi • Elevation gain: 1,030 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,536 ft

#Bike #MapleCreek #GullLake

Distance: 61.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,237 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,657 ft

#Bike #Foam #Yorkton

Distance: 56.6 mi • Elevation gain: 358 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,847 ft

The Mirror Lake and Valley Loop Trail in Yosemite National Park offers hikers stunning views of Tenaya Canyon, Mount Watkins, and the Washington Column, all beneath the iconic Half Dome. This relatively easy trail winds through lush forests and along the tranquil Tenaya Creek, leading to Mirror Lake, which…

Distance: 4.5 mi • Elevation gain: 443 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,190 ft

#Bike #Hanna #Oyen

Distance: 70.1 mi • Elevation gain: 728 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,707 ft

Distance: 4.2 mi • Elevation gain: 1,204 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,152 ft

The Nojoqui Falls route begins beside the parking loop in Nojoqui Falls Park, leaving the open picnic-and-day-use area for a shaded path that quickly slips into oak- and laurel-lined woodland above Nojoqui Creek. Following the mapped trail eastward, the walk gradually narrows into a cool canyon setting,…

Distance: 0.4 mi • Elevation gain: 243 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,079 ft

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

Starting at Glen Nevis Lower Falls, this anticlockwise Ring of Steall climb rises from the Water of Nevis onto the pale quartzite slopes of Sgùrr a’ Mhàim, where the view opens across Glen Nevis, Ben Nevis and the Mamores. The route then follows the high ridge over The Devil’s Ridge and Sgòr an Iubhair…

Distance: 11.6 mi • Elevation gain: 5,400 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,573 ft

Starting at the Maunakea Visitor Information Station, near Puʻukalepeamoa and Puʻuhauwahine, this demanding loop follows the Mauna Kea–Humuʻula Trail from the upper edge of the Mauna Kea Forest Reserve into a wide volcanic landscape of cinder, lava, and sparse alpine vegetation. As the route enters the…

Distance: 13.2 mi • Elevation gain: 4,121 ft • Maximum elevation: 13,245 ft

#MTB #Loop

Distance: 10.6 mi • Elevation gain: 2,014 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,289 ft

Big Mountain Creek Provincial Recreation Area. #Hiking #Snowshoeing #BigMountain

Distance: 0.9 mi • Elevation gain: 144 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,175 ft

The Bull Hill Loop offers a scenic and varied hike, with diverse viewpoints over the Hudson River and surrounding highlands. The trail provides steady elevation that can be challenging, but hikers are rewarded with lookouts toward Storm King Mountain, the village of Cold Spring, and even the distant New York…

Distance: 5.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,398 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,381 ft

#MTB #Loop #Daguilar #Nebo #CabbageTree

Distance: 27.2 mi • Elevation gain: 5,148 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,801 ft

The Highline Trail in Glacier National Park is a premier hiking route known for its stunning vistas along the Garden Wall, offering sweeping views of rugged peaks and deep valleys. Wildlife such as mountain goats and marmots often make appearances, adding to the trail’s allure. The Granite Park Chalet serves…

Distance: 11.9 mi • Elevation gain: 2,156 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,300 ft

This loop offers a scenic hike through Ramapo Mountain State Forest, highlighting both historical ruins and natural beauty. Beginning near Ramapo Lake, the trail passes serene lakeside views, eventually ascending to the eerie remains of Van Slyke Castle, with its crumbling stone walls and overgrown vegetation.…

Distance: 5.6 mi • Elevation gain: 722 ft • Maximum elevation: 876 ft

The hike from Larch Mountain Trail to Multnomah Falls offers a captivating journey through lush forests, characterized by vibrant wildflowers and stunning views of cascading waterfalls. As you ascend, you'll encounter picturesque vistas, including glimpses of the Columbia River Gorge. The trail provides a…

Distance: 2.3 mi • Elevation gain: 1,447 ft • Maximum elevation: 833 ft

The Lion's Den Trail and Bluff Trail Loop offers an delightful hike with striking views of Lake Michigan and tranquil forest paths. Walking along the bluffs, hikers can look out over dramatic lake vistas, often vibrant with monarch butterflies in late summer, and follow the staircase down to a secluded beach…

Distance: 2.1 mi • Elevation gain: 157 ft • Maximum elevation: 696 ft

The Goat Rock Viewpoint Loop offers hikers a relatively short but rewarding trek through dense forests. Along the route, you can enjoy views of unique rock formations, particularly the novaculite outcrops, as well as sweeping vistas of the Ouachita Mountains. The highlight of the trail is the overlook, where…

Distance: 1.6 mi • Elevation gain: 367 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,060 ft

The hike to Bridal Veil Falls and Lunch Rock is a truly enchanting experience, winding through lush forests filled with the sounds of nature. As you ascend, the captivating views of the rugged mountains and the sparkling waters of Lake Serene come into focus, offering breathtaking photo opportunities along the…

Distance: 7.9 mi • Elevation gain: 2,858 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,621 ft

Hike to North Tripyramid, Middle Tripyramid and South Tripyramid via Pine Bend Brook Trail and Mount Tripyramid Trail in the Sandwich Range Wilderness and the White Mountain National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest

Distance: 9.6 mi • Elevation gain: 3,346 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,081 ft

The hike along Solana Hills Trail, Rios Avenue Trail, and Gemma Parks Loop to Annie’s Canyon in the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve offers a serene blend of coastal wetlands, native chaparral, and sculpted sandstone canyons. As you meander through the trails, you'll encounter sweeping views of the…

Distance: 2.4 mi • Elevation gain: 427 ft • Maximum elevation: 253 ft

Hike from North Kaibab Trailhead to Bright Angel Trailhead via Coconino Overlook, Cotonwood Campground, Bright Angel Creek, Phantom Ranch Village, Bright Angel Site, River Trail, Colorado River, Bright Angel Suspension Bridge, Pipe Creek, Garden Creek, Havasupai Gardens Campground and Mary Jane Coulter Lookout…

Distance: 23.4 mi • Elevation gain: 9,196 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,258 ft

Hike from Chapel Pond to Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak Ridge via Ridge Trail, Ridge Lookout, Giant Washbowl, Roaring Brook Trail, East Trail and Giant East Slide Lookout in the Giant Mountain Wilderness and Adirondack Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Lake #Park #Wilderness

Distance: 8.2 mi • Elevation gain: 4,383 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,551 ft

The Couturie Forest Loop offers a tranquil escape through a variety of lush ecosystems. As you follow the trail, you'll encounter scenic lagoons, shaded areas beneath native trees, and a rich diversity of wildlife, including excellent birdwatching opportunities. Highlights of the route include the peaceful…

Distance: 1.1 mi • Elevation gain: 7 ft • Maximum elevation: 13 ft

Hiking the Alum Cave Trail to Peregrine Peak offers an immersive experience through a stunning old-growth forest, with highlights including the dramatic Arch Rock and the expansive views from Inspiration Point. The trail features a mix of steep ascents and unique geological formations, making it both…

Distance: 4.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,591 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,115 ft

The Mount Lafayette Loop is a challenging and rewarding hike, offering some of the most stunning views in the region. Starting at the Falling Waters Trail, the hike begins with a steep ascent through the forest, passing several picturesque waterfalls. The real highlight, however, comes as you reach the…

Distance: 8.2 mi • Elevation gain: 3,668 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,190 ft