The Snowbank Lake Trail is a 24-mile loop in northern Minnesota. The trail is mostly within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and features beaver dam crossings, views of Snowbank Lake, and the potential for additional miles.
The Bear River Range Traverse is a challenging point-to-point backpacking route in Northern Utah that crosses the heart of the Mount Naomi Wilderness. It stitches together multiple on-trail and off-trail segments in the Cache National Forest and can be hiked in 2-4 days.
The Great Divide Trail is a 1,123km (697-mile) Canadian continuation of the Continental Divide Trail. It starts at the U.S.-Canada border at Waterton Lakes National Park and traverses the Canadian Rockies before ending at Kakwa Provincial Park. The Great Divide Trail typically takes around 50 days to thru-hike.
The Old Loggers Path is a moderate 27-mile loop hike in northern Pennsylvania. Through a primarily wooded area, the loop passes by waterfalls and vistas along rolling hills and can be hiked in 2-3 days.
Coyote Gulch is a dynamic, choose-your-own-adventure destination with routes from 11-mile loops to 45-mile out-and-backs. It features sweeping canyon walls, diverse riparian ecosystems, massive natural arches, bridges, and waterfalls. This spectacular wilderness canyon provides world-class backpacking opportunities.
We are raising funds for our first six trail profiles of the year. To keep the site running and publish content, we need to raise $1000. Here’s how to help
What’s in your food bag? What works and what doesn’t for multi-day trips? Here’s what our readers said, and what our editors eat on the trail
The Art Loeb Trail is a 30-mile point-to-point trail in North Carolina that offers jaw-dropping 360- degree views of the Southern Appalachians. The route, which features miles of blueberry bushes and campsites with perfect sunrise views, can be hiked in 2-4 days.
A list of our favorite made-in-the-US backpacking gear from cottage companies and brands who got big but still make their gear right here in the US
The Gila River Loop (Middle Fork-West Fork) is a 45-mile loop through the Gila Wilderness of New Mexico that can be hiked in 3-5 days. It features frequent river crossings, soaring canyon views and potential for additional miles or side trips.