Backpacking Routes

  • Under 50 Miles
    • Pacific West
      • Lost Coast Trail, CA
      • Old Mt. Baldy – Three T’s Loop, CA
      • Emigrant Wilderness Loop, CA
      • Loowit Trail, WA
      • Three Sisters Loop, OR
      • Timberline Trail, OR
      • Death Valley Cottonwood-Marble Canyon Loop, CA
      • Death Valley Indian Pass Canyon, CA
    • Northeast
      • Appalachian-Mohawk Trails Loop, CT
      • The Great Circle Trail, ME
      • Waterville Valley Skyline Loop, NH
      • Inner-Pemi Loop Trail, NH
      • Wapack Trail, NH
      • Shoal Pond Loop, NH
      • Natchaug / Nipmuck Trails, CT
      • Lye Brook Wilderness Loop, VT
      • Isolation Loop Trail, NH
      • Grafton Loop Trail, ME
      • Big Branch Wilderness Loop, VT
      • The Pemi Loop, NH
      • The Presidential Traverse, NH
      • Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway, NH
      • Mahoosuc Traverse, ME
    • Mountain West
      • Titcomb Basin Loop, WY
      • Granite Peak, MT
      • Bear River Range Traverse, UT
      • Purgatory Creek to Chicago Basin, CO
      • Four Pass Loop, CO
      • The Beaten Path, MT
      • Gallatin Crest Trail, MT
      • Crazy Mountains Loop, MT
      • Baker-Johnson Lake Loop, NV
    • Southwest
      • Zion Traverse, UT
      • Coyote Gulch, UT
      • Grand Canyon Rim-To-Rim-To-Rim, AZ
      • Zion National Park Kolob Arch, UT
      • Death Hollow Loop, UT
      • Reflection Canyon, UT
    • Great Lakes Midwest
      • Sioux-Hustler Trail, MN
      • Snowbank Lake Trail, MN
      • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, MI
      • Greenstone Ridge Trail, MI
    • Mid-Atlantic
      • The Cold River Loop, NY
      • Old Loggers Path, PA
  • 50-200 Miles
    • Northeast
      • Cohos Trail, NH
      • 100-Mile Wilderness, Maine
    • Pacific West
      • Big SEKI Loop, CA
      • Wonderland Trail, WA
      • Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness Loop, WA
      • High Sierra Trail, CA
      • Sierra High Route, CA
      • Tahoe Rim Trail, CA / NV
    • Mountain West
      • Teton Loop, WY
      • Collegiate Peaks Loop, CO
      • Lost Creek Loop, CO
      • Uinta Highline Trail, UT
      • Sawtooth Wilderness Loop, ID
    • Southwest
      • Lone Star Hiking Trail, TX
      • Black Canyon Trail, AZ
    • Deep South
      • Foothills Trail, NC / SC
      • Bartram Trail, NC / GA
      • Smoky Mountains National Park Loop, NC / TN
    • Mid-Atlantic
      • The Cranberry Lake 50, NY
      • Loyalsock Trail, PA
      • Northville-Placid Trail, NY
    • Plains Midwest
      • Maah Daah Hey Trail, ND
      • Centennial Trail, SD
  • 200-500 Miles
    • New England National Scenic Trail
    • Mid-State Trail, PA
    • John Muir Trail, CA
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    • Colorado Trail, CO
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      • Colorado Trail Resupply Guide
    • Long Trail, VT
      • Long Trail Profile
      • Long Trail Shuttles
    • Benton Mackaye Trail, GA, TN, NC
    • Superior Hiking Trail, MN
    • Pinhoti Trail, AL / GA
    • Ouachita Trail, AR / OK
      • Ouachita Trail Profile
      • Ouachita Trail Gear
      • Ouachita Trail Resupply Guide
  • 500-1000+ Miles
    • Great Divide Trail, Canada
    • Pacific Northwest Trail, MT / ID / WA
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    • Florida Trail
    • The Arizona Trail
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Hugh Owen

Appalachian-Mohawk Trails Loop

The Appalachian-Mohawk Trails Loop in Western Connecticut is a moderately difficult 37-mile trail with occasional views.

By Hugh Owen, 4 daysMay 5, 2025 ago

Nitecore 10000 Gen 3 and NB Air Power Banks Review

The Nitecore Gen 3 and NBAir bring power banks to a new level of ultralight.

By Hugh Owen, 1 weekApril 30, 2025 ago

Nitecore NU25 MCT UL Headlamp Review

The third generation Nitecore NU25 headlamp has new light options and a longer-lasting battery.

By Hugh Owen, 1 weekApril 30, 2025 ago

Six Moon Designs Swift V Review

The Six Moon Designs Swift V is an affordable, smartly designed backpack with a main compartment that holds all the gear needed for multi-day hikes and an array of pockets that hold small gear I want accessible during the day. Overview: Six Moon Designs Swift V MSRP: $275Weight: 2 pounds, Read more…

By Hugh Owen, 3 weeksApril 21, 2025 ago

Osprey Downburst 36 Review

The Osprey Downburst 36 is a highly water-resistant pack mounted on Osprey’s comfortable AirSpeed suspension.

By Hugh Owen, 1 monthMarch 30, 2025 ago

Outdoor Research Transcendent Hoodie Review

Outdoor Research totally redesigns its Transcendent Down Hoodie with lighter, warmer down while keeping the coat’s best features

By Hugh Owen, 5 monthsDecember 18, 2024 ago

Paka Mountain Crew Review

The PAKA Mountain Crew is a comfortable midweight alpaca sweater that’s at home on and off the trail.

By Hugh Owen, 5 monthsDecember 10, 2024 ago

Brooks Cascadia 18 Review

The Brooks Cascadia 18 are trail-trusted shoes with improved cushion and grip.

By Hugh Owen, 6 monthsNovember 12, 2024 ago

Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down Top Quilt Review

The Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down Top Quilt is a solid choice for price, warmth and versatility.

By Hugh Owen, 6 monthsNovember 4, 2024 ago

Osprey Exos Pro 55 Review

The Osprey Exos Pro 55 combines superb comfort with a light weight that make it a solid choice for ultralight hikers.

By Hugh Owen, 7 monthsOctober 8, 2024 ago

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