Saddle Mountain Trail trails

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

The Old Rag Mountain Loop offers one of the most iconic and challenging hiking experiences in Shenandoah National Park, featuring rocky scrambles, expansive views, and a rewarding sense of accomplishment. Hikers are treated to panoramic vistas from the summit, where the rugged Blue Ridge Mountains unfold in…

Distance: 9.1 mi • Elevation gain: 2,470 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,248 ft

The hike to Red Mountain and Red Pond in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness offers an engaging combination of lush forests, scenic meadows, and expansive mountain views. The route begins with a gradual climb through old-growth forests, followed by a steeper ascent as you approach the saddle between Red Mountain and…

Distance: 7.8 mi • Elevation gain: 3,005 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,646 ft

The Saddle Mountain Trail offers a moderately strenuous hike with rewarding views as you ascend to the summit. Along the way, hikers are treated to expansive vistas of the Pacific Ocean, Cascade volcanoes, and the rugged Oregon Coast Range, with especially dramatic views from the summit. The trail is…

Distance: 4.6 mi • Elevation gain: 2,175 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,196 ft

The hike to Grays and Torreys Peaks offers an accessible yet challenging adventure through Colorado’s alpine terrain. Beginning in a lush valley at the Stevens Gulch Trailhead, the trail quickly ascends above the tree line, presenting sweeping views of Kelso Mountain and the Continental Divide. Along the…

Distance: 8.0 mi • Elevation gain: 3,573 ft • Maximum elevation: 14,232 ft

The Hamilton Mountain Loop Trail in Beacon Rock State Park offers a dynamic hiking experience with varied landscapes. Hikers can expect to pass through lush forests, with an abundance of wildflowers in spring and colorful leaves in fall, before reaching impressive views of the Columbia River Gorge and…

Distance: 7.0 mi • Elevation gain: 2,431 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,313 ft

The Mount Olympus Trail is a challenging and rewarding hike near Salt Lake City, offering spectacular views of the surrounding valley, including glimpses of the Wasatch Mountains. As you ascend, the trail takes you through a variety of terrain, with steep switchbacks and rock steps leading to a thrilling final…

Distance: 6.6 mi • Elevation gain: 4,062 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,930 ft

Hiking Mount Islip offers a well-rounded experience in the San Gabriel Mountains. Along the route, you'll encounter diverse landscapes, including dense forests, scenic ridgelines, and expansive views stretching from the Mojave Desert to the surrounding San Gabriel Canyon, with glimpses of the rugged ridges and…

Distance: 5.5 mi • Elevation gain: 2,438 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,222 ft

This loop offers an excellent combination of rugged desert beauty and rewarding vistas. As you ascend the Peralta Canyon Trail, the trail weaves through a vibrant Sonoran Desert landscape, featuring towering saguaro cacti and jagged rock pinnacles. Once reaching Fremont Saddle, hikers are treated to a…

Distance: 5.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,637 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,812 ft

Hiking to Saddleback offers a rugged adventure amidst the stunning desert landscape of Tucson, Arizona. Along the route, hikers are treated to expansive views of Sabino Canyon and Bear Canyon, with striking features like towering saguaro cacti, prickly pear, and diverse birdlife. The challenging ascents…

Distance: 5.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,896 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,377 ft

The Old Rag Mountain Loop Trail is a thrilling hike known for its mix of intense rock scrambles and panoramic views from the summit. Starting with a steep ascent, the Ridge Trail leads you through some fun yet challenging rock formations, requiring both hands and feet for maneuvering. Once you reach the…

Distance: 9.2 mi • Elevation gain: 2,684 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,251 ft

Loop hike to Mount Katahdin and Hamlin Peak via Chimney Pond Trail, Helon Taylor Trail, Pamola, Knife Edge Trail, Chimney Peak, South Peak, Baxter Peak, Saddle Trail, Northwest Basin Trail, Caribou Spring, Hamlin Ridge Trail, Hamlin Peak, North Basin Trail, North Basin Cut-Off and Basin Ponds in the Baxter…

Distance: 10.1 mi • Elevation gain: 4,301 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,203 ft

The Lost Mine Trail offers a stunning, accessible hike that is packed with unforgettable views. The trail winds through diverse scenery, starting with a gradual ascent through forested areas before revealing breathtaking vistas over Juniper Canyon as you reach the saddle point. The final climb leads you…

Distance: 4.8 mi • Elevation gain: 1,204 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,814 ft

Hike to Ontario Peak via Icehouse Canyon Trail, Icehouse Saddle, Ontario Peak Trail and Bighorn Peak in Angeles National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Angeles

Distance: 6.9 mi • Elevation gain: 4,373 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,665 ft

Hike from Middle Fork Canyon to Icehouse Saddle by the Middle Fork Trail in the Cucamonga Wilderness and the San Bernardino National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Canyon #River #Nature #Forest #Wilderness

Distance: 5.9 mi • Elevation gain: 4,101 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,612 ft

Loop hike to Timber Mountain, Telegraph Peak and Thunder Mountain along the Three T's Trail via Icehouse Canyon Trail, Icehouse Saddle, Mount Baldy Notch and ount Baldy Road in Angeles National Forest. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Angeles

Distance: 15.1 mi • Elevation gain: 5,476 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,944 ft

Loop hike from Georges Gap to Hoyt Mountain via Clear Creek Vista, Firebreak, Tank Saddle, Telephone Trail and World of Chaparral Trail in the Angeles National Forest. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Angeles

Distance: 3.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,594 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,377 ft

Hike to Cucamonga Peak via Icehouse Saddle in Angeles National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Angeles

Distance: 5.7 mi • Elevation gain: 4,049 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,839 ft

Hike from Garden Parking Area to Saddleback Mountain via Phelps Trail, Orebed Brook Trail and State Range Trail in the Johns Brook Primitive Area, the High Peaks Wilderness and the Adirondack Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #River #Park #Wilderness

Distance: 15.2 mi • Elevation gain: 3,560 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,465 ft

Hike from Dawson Saddle to Mount Baden-Powell via Throop Peak and Mount Burnham in the Angeles National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Angeles

Distance: 4.3 mi • Elevation gain: 2,283 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,377 ft

Hike to the Josephine Peak by the Colby Canyon, the Josephine Saddle and the Josephine Gap in the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and the Angeles National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Canyon #Forest #River #Angeles

Distance: 4.1 mi • Elevation gain: 2,221 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,469 ft

Hike to San Gorgonio Mountain via South Fork Trail, Poopout Hill, Dollar Lake Saddle, San Bernardino Peak Trail and San Gorgonio Mountain Trail in the Sand to Snow National Monument and the San Gorgonio Wilderness. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Wilderness

Distance: 9.5 mi • Elevation gain: 4,675 ft • Maximum elevation: 11,490 ft

Hike on the Verdugo Mountains via Village Avenue Trail, La Tuna Peak, Chandler Mtrwy, Boy Scout Camp, Verdugo Motorway, Verdugo Crest Trail, Tree of Life, Wildhos Saddle, Verdugo Peak, Mesa Lila Road, Mount Thom and Las Flores Motorway. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Park

Distance: 14.5 mi • Elevation gain: 3,852 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,104 ft

Hike from Bull Canyon Parking to Snow Creek along the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail via Lion Peak, Pyramid Peak, Cedar Spring, Palm View Peak, Fobes Saddle, Spitler Peak, Apache Peak, Apache Spring, Antsell Rock, South Peak, Red Tahquitz, Tahquitz Meadow, Powderbox Spring, Middle Spring, Jolley Spring,…

Distance: 59.0 mi • Elevation gain: 13,064 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,980 ft

Superstition Wilderness. #Hiking #Canyon #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 4.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,371 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,770 ft

Morning Ride

Distance: 10.1 mi • Elevation gain: 1,860 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,475 ft

This trail runs the ridgeline of the Rokeby Hills Bushland Reserve. Starting at the end of Mayfair Crt enter the reserve and head straight up to the top of Kuynah reserve. From here there are blue markers(arrows) to keep users on the primary ridgeline track which is also the fire trail along the reserve. The…

Distance: 2.4 mi • Elevation gain: 397 ft • Maximum elevation: 509 ft