Pachaug State Forest Loop
The Pachaug-Nehantic Loop winds through forests that offer unexpected solitude and year-round backpacking in southeastern Connecticut.
The Pachaug-Nehantic Loop winds through forests that offer unexpected solitude and year-round backpacking in southeastern Connecticut.
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.
The 30-mile Great Circle Trail connects seven pond-side campsites deep in the Maine wilderness, where moose walk the trail and the call of loons reverberates during the night.
Andrea Breitung hiked the Sioux-Hustler Trail in September 2020. The Sioux-Hustler trail is a 34-mile loop in northern Minnesota. This trail is within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). It features beaver dam crossings, two waterfalls, and plentiful water sources. Region: Great Lakes Midwest (Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Read more…
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 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.
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 Lone Star Hiking Trail is a 96.4-mile point-to-point hiking trail located in East Texas just north of Houston.
Death Valley Indian Pass Canyon is a 16-mile out-and-back cross-country hike in Death Valley National Park. This is a two-day hike with mild elevation gain into the canyon, and route-finding necessary. This is a perfect winter overnight backpacking trip for people exploring the Southern California desert.
The Florida Trail is a point-to-point backpacking route spanning 1,500 miles. Exclusive to the state of Florida, its dirt and paved paths can be hiked in 60-90 days.