AL Mountain Man Trail trails

Embarking on the Upper Falls to Lower Falls loop via the Buckeye Trail in Hocking Hills State Park offers hikers a journey through captivating natural features. The trail begins at the Upper Falls, leading through the Upper Gorge, past the striking Middle Falls, and culminating at the serene Lower Falls. Along…

Distance: 1.0 mi • Elevation gain: 85 ft • Maximum elevation: 915 ft

The Stony Man Loop Trail, accessible via the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park, offers hikers a rewarding experience with panoramic vistas. Along the route, one can observe the Blue Ridge Mountains, the expansive Shenandoah Valley stretching below, the Skyland Resort nestled amidst the landscape,…

Distance: 1.5 mi • Elevation gain: 328 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,980 ft

The Grinnell Glacier Trail offers a breathtaking adventure filled with stunning alpine scenery. As you hike, you'll be treated to vibrant wildflower meadows, towering peaks like Mt. Grinnell and Angel Wing, and turquoise lakes, including Grinnell Lake and Lake Josephine. Along the way, you might spot wildlife…

Distance: 11.4 mi • Elevation gain: 2,713 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,522 ft

The Stony Man Trail offers a delightful and easy hike that leads to breathtaking panoramic views. As you ascend through a lush forest, you'll reach the rocky outcrop at the summit, where you can gaze out over the sprawling Shenandoah Valley and spot nearby landmarks like Luray and Mary's Rock, all while…

Distance: 1.6 mi • Elevation gain: 328 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,980 ft

The Rattlesnake Ledge Trail offers a rewarding hiking experience with well-maintained paths that wind through lush forests, leading to stunning viewpoints over Rattlesnake Lake and the surrounding Cascade Mountains. The moderate incline is manageable for most hikers, providing ample opportunities to admire…

Distance: 5.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,991 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,313 ft

The hike to Grotto Falls offers a refreshing woodland experience within Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trail takes you through a lush forest, featuring streams and wildflowers, leading to the 25-foot high Grotto Falls, where you can walk behind the waterfall—a rare and exciting feature of the hike.…

Distance: 2.7 mi • Elevation gain: 925 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,819 ft

The Stowe Pinnacle Trail offers an invigorating hike through a lush Vermont forest, leading to a rocky summit with expansive 360-degree views. From the peak, you can observe distant mountains like Camel’s Hump and Mount Mansfield, along with the sweeping Worcester Range. The trail is a mix of steep, rocky…

Distance: 3.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,503 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,569 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

The Lye Brook Falls Trail in Vermont provides a refreshing, immersive experience in the Green Mountain National Forest. The hike is mostly through a tranquil forest of hardwoods, with seasonal variations enhancing the scenery, from wildflowers in spring to vibrant fall colors. Along the way, you'll cross…

Distance: 4.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,014 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,654 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

The King's Chair Overlook hike offers hikers an opportunity to experience stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes, especially to the south of Birmingham. The route is characterized by a moderate difficulty, with a steep initial climb that gives way to more manageable terrain, rewarding visitors…

Distance: 3.4 mi • Elevation gain: 617 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,145 ft

The hike to Iceberg Lake in Glacier National Park offers a stunning journey through alpine terrain. Starting in the Many Glacier area, the trail winds through open meadows with wildflowers, forested paths, and striking vistas of rugged peaks. Key highlights include Ptarmigan Falls and the serene Iceberg Lake…

Distance: 9.8 mi • Elevation gain: 1,952 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,148 ft

The Mount Tallac Trail offers a breathtaking and demanding route with a rewarding summit experience. Early sections of the hike pass by serene alpine lakes like Floating Island Lake, offering a peaceful atmosphere and views of the surrounding mountains, including Fallen Leaf Lake. As you ascend, the trail…

Distance: 4.5 mi • Elevation gain: 3,205 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,705 ft

The hike to Anthony's Nose offers an excellent balance of moderate difficulty and breathtaking views. As you ascend, the trail winds through rocky paths, with occasional steeper sections, ultimately revealing spectacular overlooks of the Hudson River, Bear Mountain Bridge, and the surrounding hills​. Along…

Distance: 2.1 mi • Elevation gain: 686 ft • Maximum elevation: 869 ft

The hike to Mary's Rock via the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park offers a rewarding ascent through diverse forested landscapes, culminating in expansive vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Shenandoah Valley the rolling hills of the Piedmont region. Along the route, hikers can observe a variety…

Distance: 3.8 mi • Elevation gain: 1,365 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,425 ft

The hike to Potato Chip Rock via Mount Woodson Road offers expansive views of San Diego County and glimpses of the Pacific Ocean on clear days. Along the trail, hikers encounter unique geological formations, notably the famous Potato Chip Rock—a thin, jutting rock resembling a potato chip—which has become…

Distance: 4.2 mi • Elevation gain: 1,312 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,844 ft

The hike to Iceberg Lake via the Ptarmigan Trail in Glacier National Park offers breathtaking views of Mount Grinnell, Swiftcurrent Mountain, and Mount Wilbur. Along the trail, hikers traverse alpine meadows adorned with vibrant wildflowers and may encounter wildlife such as grizzly bears and moose. The…

Distance: 12.3 mi • Elevation gain: 1,959 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,152 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