High trails

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

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

#Hiking #Loop #Whistler

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

From Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim, the route drops onto the Bright Angel Trail, passing the rim-side trailhead, the upper tunnel, Mallery’s Grotto pictographs, and the second tunnel as the path enters a shaded side canyon framed by high cliffs. The descent continues through long switchbacks and…

Distance: 4.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,112 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,841 ft

From Wire Pass Trailhead, the route leaves House Rock Valley Road and follows the open desert toward Wire Pass, crossing sandy washes and sparse high-desert flats before entering the remote backcountry of Coyote Buttes North, a permit-only section of the Paria Canyon–Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness known for its…

Distance: 2.8 mi • Elevation gain: 699 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,233 ft

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

The Wissahickon Gorge North Loop offers a refreshing escape into nature, featuring a blend of wooded paths and rocky terrain along the scenic Wissahickon Creek. Hikers can enjoy stunning views, diverse birdlife, and historical landmarks, such as remnants of old mills and picturesque bridges. With its moderate…

Distance: 4.8 mi • Elevation gain: 702 ft • Maximum elevation: 404 ft

#MTB #Loop

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

Distance: 16.4 mi • Elevation gain: 4,603 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,622 ft

Mount Baker National Forest. #Hiking #Loop #Lake #Mountain #Nature #Forest

Distance: 5.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,972 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,472 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

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

Starting from the Icehouse Canyon Trailhead near Mount Baldy Road, the route climbs into the shaded lower canyon, following Icehouse Creek past wooded slopes and remnants of old recreation cabins in the Angeles National Forest. The trail continues east through Icehouse Canyon into the Cucamonga Wilderness,…

Distance: 7.8 mi • Elevation gain: 2,759 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,615 ft

Lake Ontario. #Bike #Toronto #Ontario

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

Hike from Logan Pass to Grinnell Glacier Overlook via Highline Trail, Haystack Pass, Garden Wall Trail and Granite Park Trail in the Glacier National Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Glacier #Overlook #Park

Distance: 14.1 mi • Elevation gain: 3,399 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,562 ft

From the Greylock Glen trailhead, the hike first follows the Glen Meadow Loop through open meadow, wetland edges and woodland, with Mount Greylock rising ahead as the route leaves the gentler Glen paths for the Bellows Pipe approach. The climb then moves into denser forest on Bellows Pipe and toward the…

Distance: 5.6 mi • Elevation gain: 2,392 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,484 ft

Distance: 4.5 mi • Elevation gain: 689 ft • Maximum elevation: 643 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

Starting at the Bear Lake Trailhead, this breathtaking route takes you past stunning high-altitude lakes: Nymph Lake, Dream Lake, Emerald Lake and Lake Haiyaha, each more picturesque than the last. Along the way, you'll be treated to views of the majestic Longs Peak, adding a dramatic backdrop to your…

Distance: 5.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,142 ft • Maximum elevation: 10,230 ft

Distance: 2.7 mi • Elevation gain: 246 ft • Maximum elevation: 344 ft

Distance: 9.2 mi • Elevation gain: 4,386 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,660 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

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

The Falls Trail and Highland Trail Loop at Ricketts Glen State Park is renowned for its breathtaking array of waterfalls, with hikers encountering a stunning collection of 21 named falls along the route such as the impressive Ganoga Falls and the serene F.L. Ricketts Falls. The trail meanders through lush…

Distance: 4.3 mi • Elevation gain: 860 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,251 ft

#Bike #Loop #Toronto

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

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

Starting at Canyon Meadow, this Redwood Regional Park loop follows the Stream Trail into the cool corridor of Redwood Creek, passing picnic clearings before entering the shaded coast-redwood forest that gives the park its character. Beyond the creekside section, the route climbs onto the French Trail,…

Distance: 6.3 mi • Elevation gain: 1,394 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,526 ft

The Chain Lakes Trail in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest offers a remarkable alpine experience with stunning views of towering peaks, crystal-clear lakes, and wildflower-filled meadows. Hikers will be treated to panoramic vistas of Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan while passing by serene lakes such as…

Distance: 5.2 mi • Elevation gain: 1,293 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,466 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

The Moses Spring Trail, Rim Trail, and High Peaks Trail Loop in Pinnacles National Park offers hikers a diverse experience featuring talus caves, the Bear Gulch Reservoir, and panoramic vistas of the park's volcanic rock formations. Along the route, visitors can explore the Bear Gulch Cave, enjoy the view on…

Distance: 1.8 mi • Elevation gain: 522 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,719 ft

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

#Hiking #Loop

Distance: 3.2 mi • Elevation gain: 213 ft • Maximum elevation: 515 ft

From the Mount Si Trailhead, the route enters the forested lower slopes of the Mount Si Natural Resources Conservation Area and follows the main Mount Si Trail into a steady switchbacking ascent above North Bend. After the first wooded climb, it passes through Snag Flat, an old-growth forest section, then…

Distance: 7.6 mi • Elevation gain: 3,422 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,032 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 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

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 Alum Cave Trailhead on Newfound Gap Road, this demanding Mount LeConte route climbs through shaded old-growth forest beside Alum Cave Creek and mountain streams before passing through Arch Rock. Beyond the rock passage, the trail steepens toward Alum Cave Bluffs, a dramatic overhanging cliff rather…

Distance: 10.8 mi • Elevation gain: 3,848 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,542 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

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

Distance: 1.3 mi • Elevation gain: 420 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,391 ft

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

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

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

From Happy Isles, the route follows the John Muir Trail and Mist Trail along the Merced River, moving through forested Yosemite Valley scenery toward the narrowing granite canyon below Vernal Fall. The itinerary passes the Vernal Fall Footbridge, continues beside the river, and climbs into the Mist Trail…

Distance: 3.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,575 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,197 ft

Distance: 24.5 mi • Elevation gain: 8,091 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,297 ft

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

A’ Chailleach, Sgùrr Breac, Sgùrr nan Each, Sgùrr nan Clach Geala, Meall a’ Chrasgaidh

Distance: 16.1 mi • Elevation gain: 6,089 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,566 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

Starting in Banner Elk, the loop heads out through town to Mill Pond, where calm water and a pleasant valley setting introduce the walk before the route turns toward the grounds of Lees-McRae College. From there, the itinerary continues across the college area and down to Wildcat Lake, a scenic lakeside…

Distance: 4.7 mi • Elevation gain: 686 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,871 ft

Starting at Zion Lodge, the route crosses the Virgin River and enters the Emerald Pools trail system, moving through canyon greenery toward the shaded alcove of Lower Emerald Pool. It then climbs toward Upper Emerald Pool, where sandy tread, stone steps, seasonal water, and high sandstone walls create a…

Distance: 6.0 mi • Elevation gain: 2,861 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,538 ft

Deerfield, Epsom, Notrhwood

Distance: 94.2 mi • Elevation gain: 8,025 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,152 ft

Scrambling, mountain, peak

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

The Bull Hill Short Loop via the Undercliff Trail in Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve offers hikers captivating vistas of the Hudson River, with clear views of Storm King Mountain and Breakneck Ridge. Along the trail, remnants of the historic Cornish Estate provide a glimpse into the area's past. The path…

Distance: 4.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,227 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,109 ft

The Van Hoevenberg Trail to Mount Marcy is one of the most popular routes to summit New York's highest peak. The route offers a mix of forested sections, notable landmarks like the Marcy Dam and Indian Falls with its scenic views of the MacIntyre Range, and a thrilling rock-scramble to the summit as the…

Distance: 15.0 mi • Elevation gain: 3,376 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,289 ft

#Bike #EastHawkesbury #Montréal

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

#Bike #OwenSound #Orangeville

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

The Wild Basin Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park offers hikers a scenic journey through lush forests alongside the melodious North St. Vrain Creek. Early in the hike, visitors encounter the tranquil beauty of Copeland Falls, followed by the impressive Calypso Cascades, where water tumbles gracefully over a…

Distance: 5.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,106 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,409 ft

Distance: 1.4 mi • Elevation gain: 413 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,142 ft

Distance: 2.1 mi • Elevation gain: 476 ft • Maximum elevation: 351 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

#Hiking #Loop

Distance: 12.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,660 ft • Maximum elevation: 906 ft

Starting from Chapel Pond, the route climbs the Ridge Trail through forest and exposed rock to Ridge Lookout, with early views over Chapel Pond, then reaches Giant Washbowl before linking toward the Roaring Brook Trail junction. The ascent continues over steep open slabs and long ridge sections to Giant…

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

Starting from Dennytown Road in Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park, the Catfish Loop Trail briefly follows the Appalachian Trail before entering quiet Hudson Highlands woodland shaped by mountain laurel, old stone walls, small streams and wetland pockets. The route then moves through rock-strewn ridge…

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

Distance: 1.7 mi • Elevation gain: 302 ft • Maximum elevation: 358 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

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

The Tanyard Creek Park Loop offers a serene escape with its well-maintained paths that wind alongside a picturesque creek and through lush woodlands. Highlights of the route include a scenic waterfall and a charming wooden bridge, providing perfect spots for photographs and moments of reflection. Suitable for…

Distance: 1.9 mi • Elevation gain: 194 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,070 ft

Distance: 11.5 mi • Elevation gain: 144 ft • Maximum elevation: 66 ft

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Distance: 8.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,385 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,896 ft

Starting at Switzer Picnic Site in Angeles National Forest, this hike follows the Gabrielino Trail into the shaded Arroyo Seco canyon, leaving the picnic area and bridge behind as the stream becomes the main companion of the route. The path continues through wooded bends, creek crossings, canyon walls, and…

Distance: 1.8 mi • Elevation gain: 233 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,301 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

Mount Tamalpais State Park #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Sea #Pacific #Ocean #Forest

Distance: 7.0 mi • Elevation gain: 2,290 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,631 ft

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

The Maxwell Falls Loop via the Maxwell Falls Bluffs Trail in Arapaho National Forest offers a scenic hike through dense pine forests and alongside Maxwell Creek, culminating in views of the cascading falls. The trail provides a balance of tranquil woodland paths and rugged terrain, with rocky sections that add…

Distance: 4.8 mi • Elevation gain: 1,073 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,419 ft

Distance: 5.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,365 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,604 ft

Distance: 0.9 mi • Elevation gain: 161 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,391 ft

The Thunderbird Falls Trail offers a delightful experience for hikers of all levels! As you stroll along the well-maintained path, you'll be surrounded by vibrant cottonwood and birch trees, and you'll enjoy stunning views of the breathtaking 200-foot waterfall cascading into the canyon below. Don't forget to…

Distance: 1.8 mi • Elevation gain: 430 ft • Maximum elevation: 325 ft

Starting from the Pine Bend Brook Trailhead on the Kancamagus Highway, the route enters the White Mountain National Forest and follows Pine Bend Brook into the Sandwich Range Wilderness, moving through a quiet forested drainage below Scaur Peak and The Fool Killer. The climb then steepens toward the Tripyramid…

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

#Hiking #Loop #CapeBreton

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

Distance: 4.5 mi • Elevation gain: 971 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,421 ft

Distance: 15.6 mi • Elevation gain: 4,334 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,432 ft

Stack Rock Loop is a scenic, moderately challenging trail popular with hikers and mountain bikers alike. The route offers a mix of shaded forest areas, open meadows, and rocky outcrops, with sweeping views of Boise and the surrounding foothills. A highlight of the hike is reaching the impressive Stack Rock…

Distance: 12.3 mi • Elevation gain: 2,703 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,843 ft

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

Starting at the Delicate Arch Trailhead, the route leaves the parking area near Salt Wash and follows Delicate Arch Trail past the historic Wolfe Ranch area and the nearby Ute Indian petroglyph panel. From there, it heads into open desert terrain, crossing shallow drainages and moving away from the easier…

Distance: 3.2 mi • Elevation gain: 636 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,820 ft

From Poway Road Park and Ride, the route follows Iron Mountain Peak Trail through a short shaded start, then across open chaparral, granite outcrops, rolling foothills, and increasingly exposed slopes toward the summit of Iron Mountain. After passing the Iron Mountain Junction and the slopes around Little Iron…

Distance: 5.2 mi • Elevation gain: 1,125 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,638 ft

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

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

The Panorama Point Loop via Skyline Trail offers an unforgettable hiking experience in Mount Rainier National Park. Hikers are treated to spectacular panoramic views, including close-up vistas of the towering Mount Rainier, the Nisqually Glacier, and sweeping landscapes dotted with wildflowers in the summer.…

Distance: 5.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,864 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,031 ft

Manitoulin Island. #Bike #Espanola #SouthBaymouth #Manitoulin

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

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

The Mount Lafayette Loop begins in Franconia Notch, at the edge of the White Mountain National Forest, and climbs away from the parkway into shaded hardwood and spruce forest. The route follows the Falling Waters side of the loop beside Walker Brook and Dry Brook, passing Stairs Falls and Cloudland Falls as…

Distance: 8.4 mi • Elevation gain: 3,734 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,190 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

Loop hike from Glen Nevis to Meall an t-Suidhe and Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe via Ben Nevis Mountain Path. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Forest #Mountain #Lake

Distance: 5.7 mi • Elevation gain: 2,484 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,310 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

#Bike #Loop #Barwon #Geelong

Distance: 15.2 mi • Elevation gain: 676 ft • Maximum elevation: 115 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

Hike from Hurricane Ridge to Klahhane Ridge via Big Meadow Natural Trail, Cirque Rim Nature Trail, High Ridge Nature Trail, Sunrise Viewpoint, Hurricane Ridge to Switchback Trail, Switchback Trail and Klahhane Ridge Trail in the Olympic National Park and the Daniel J. Evans Wilderness. #Hiking #Mountain…

Distance: 8.2 mi • Elevation gain: 2,612 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,024 ft