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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      • Pacific Northwest Trail Resupply
    • Florida Trail
    • The Arizona Trail
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Backpacking Routes Blog

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, 5 daysApril 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, 5 daysApril 30, 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

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

Therm-a-Rest Space Cowboy Sleeping Bag Review

The synthetic insulation Space Cowboy sleeping bag from Therm-a-Rest is a good choice for cowboy camping under the stars in warm weather.

By Hugh Owen, 11 monthsJune 17, 2024 ago

Jetboil Stash Cooking System Review

The Jetboil Stash is a good choice for ultralight backpacking trips when all you do is boil water for coffee or dried meals.

By Hugh Owen, 11 monthsJune 9, 2024 ago

Merrell Moab Speed 2 Review

The Merrell Moab Speed 2 provide all-day comfort on the trail, with a grip that won’t quit.

By Hugh Owen, 1 yearMay 2, 2024 ago

Gossamer Gear Gorilla 50 Backpack Review

The updated Gossamer Gear Gorilla 50 backpack rides comfortably while holding enough gear for an extended backcountry trip.

By Hugh Owen, 1 yearApril 29, 2024 ago

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