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
      • John Muir Trail Profile
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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
      • Pacific Northwest Trail Profile
      • Pacific Northwest Trail Resupply
    • Florida Trail
    • The Arizona Trail
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      • Arizona Trail Resupply
      • Arizona Trail Shuttle Services
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Gear

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

Jack Wolfskin Highest Peak 3L Jacket Review

Jack Wolfskin’s Highest Peak 3L Jacket is a solid three-season raincoat that doesn’t skimp on features.

By Hugh Owen, 1 yearMarch 29, 2024 ago

Titan Woodburning Solo Stove Review

The Titan woodburning stove from Solo Stove is a good choice for meals in heavily forested backcountry.

By Hugh Owen, 1 yearFebruary 27, 2024 ago

Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 20 Sleeping Bag Review

The Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 20 sleeping bag combines a nearly unbeatable light weight with extra warm 900 fill down.

By Hugh Owen, 1 yearFebruary 22, 2024 ago

Deckers X Lab Enduro Max Mid GTX Review

The Deckers X Lab Enduro Max Mid GTX combine the high ankle support of boots with the low weight and flexibility of trail runners.

By Hugh Owen, 1 yearFebruary 19, 2024 ago

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, 1 yearNovember 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, 1 yearNovember 6, 2023 ago

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