Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a popular 42.4-mile trail that follows the shoreline of Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It offers picturesque views of the lake, a lighthouse, unique rock formations, and prominent cliffs along the shoreline
The Teton Crest Trail is a permitted 40+ mile point-to-point route through and around Grand Teton National Park. It parallels the namesake peak with epic views and frequent water, and can be completed in 2-4 days.
The Collegiate Peaks Loop is a 160-mile loop trail that circles the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness in central Colorado. The route traverses high-elevation terrain and can be completed in as few 10-20 days
The Uinta Highline Trail is a 104-mile high-elevation route with a high degree of physical difficulty but moderately easy logistics. It’s best hiked in the late summer/early fall, and can be accomplished in 5-10 days.
The Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim is a classic crossing of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world. The out-and-back route is 44-47 miles and has 11,000 feet of elevation gain. It is a challenging and rewarding route that can be done in 1-4 days.
The Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness Loop is a 56-mile trail in southeast Washington best hiked over 4-5 days. It features wildflowers, forested canyons, ridge walks, and solitude. This loop is hikeable earlier in the season than much of Washington’s high country.
The Lone Star Hiking Trail is a 96.4-mile point-to-point hiking trail located in East Texas just north of Houston.
The Bartram Trail is a 102-mile trek through the Southern Appalachian Mountains. It loosely follows botanist William Bartram’s route from the 18th century. The trail is blazed and is normally hiked in 10 days.
The High Sierra Trail is a 72-mile point-to-point backpacking route that traverses the Sierra Nevada west to east. There is over 15,000 feet of elevation gain and it can be hiked in 5-9 days.
The Lost Creek Loop is a 54-mile loop backpacking route in Colorado’s Front Range. It combines on-trail and off-trail hiking and can be hiked in 3-5 days.