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
      • Colorado Trail Profile
      • 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

Jack Wolfskin Activate Thermic Pants Review

The Jack Wolfskin Activate Thermic Pants are comfortable, insulated pants for a range of cold-weather activities.

By Hugh Owen, 1 yearFebruary 18, 2024 ago

Paka Breathe Zip Hoodie Review

The Paka Breeze Hoodie is a comfortably soft and warm layer for all seasons and activities.

By Hugh Owen, 1 yearFebruary 17, 2024 ago

Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer UL Hoody Review

The Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer UL Hoody packs a lot of warmth into an ultralight coat with minimal features, making it a solid choice for backcountry travel.

By Hugh Owen, 1 yearDecember 21, 2023 ago

BioLite Charge 80 PD Review

The BioLite Charge 80 is a dependable power bank that has days of power to charge cell phones and other battery-powered devices that backcountry hikers increasingly rely on.

By Hugh Owen, 2 yearsNovember 20, 2023 ago

Sea to Summit Ascent 1 Sleeping Bag Review

The Sea to Summit Ascent 25F is a versatile bag with options for a wide range of temperatures.

By Hugh Owen, 2 yearsNovember 6, 2023 ago

Ibex Men’s Woolies Tech Review

The Ibex Woolies Tech base layer top is a good first layer for any cold weather adventure.

By Hugh Owen, 2 yearsOctober 23, 2023 ago

The Cranberry Lake 50

The Cranberry Lake 50 is an easy loop trail that winds through gently rolling hills as it circles Cranberry Lake and skirts remote ponds in New York’s Adirondack wilderness.

By Hugh Owen, 2 yearsOctober 3, 2023 ago

MSR FreeLite 1 Tent Review

The MSR FreeLite 1 is a lightweight, durable backpacking tent with all the features you expect in a high-quality tent.

By Hugh Owen, 2 yearsSeptember 28, 2023 ago

Free Fly Elevate Hoodie Review

The Free Fly Elevate Hoodie is a comfortable, lightweight shirt that protects you from the sun during outdoor activities.

By Hugh Owen, 2 yearsJuly 10, 2023 ago

Jack Wolfskin Prelight Alpha Jacket Review

The Jack Wolfskin Prelight Alpha Jacket is a good layer to throw on for moderate weather hikes.

By Hugh Owen, 2 yearsJune 20, 2023 ago

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