Teton Loop
The 55-mile Teton Loop is an alternative to the popular Teton Crest Trail, with fewer logistical hurdles, and an opportunity to experience the full diversity of Grand Teton National Park.
The Maah Daah Hey Trail
Popular as a cycling route but also prime for backpacking, the Maah Daah Hey Trail is a 144-mile point-to-point route across the badlands and prairies of western North Dakota. It passes through Theodore Roosevelt National Park and features stark landscapes, abundant wildlife, and unique geological formations.
Mid-State Trail
The Mid-State Trail is a 331-mile, orange-blazed footpath traversing some of Pennsylvania’s wildest landscapes from the Maryland border to the New York border. It can be hiked in 3-4 weeks and is part of the Great Eastern Trail, an alternative to the Appalachian Trail.
Ozark Highlands Trail
The Ozark Highlands Trail is a 254-mile point-to-point backpacking route in Arkansas. It is a blazed trail through the northern part of the state with multiple stream crossings. A full thru-hike is considered to be 165 miles with 254 miles being the full proposed (and possible) route.
Snowbank Lake Trail
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.
Bear River Range Traverse
The Bear River Range Traverse is a challenging point-to-point backpacking route in Northern Utah that crosses the heart of the Mount Naomi Wilderness. It stitches together multiple on-trail and off-trail segments in the Cache National Forest and can be hiked in 2-4 days.
Coyote Gulch
Coyote Gulch is a dynamic, choose-your-own-adventure destination with routes from 11-mile loops to 45-mile out-and-backs. It features sweeping canyon walls, diverse riparian ecosystems, massive natural arches, bridges, and waterfalls. This spectacular wilderness canyon provides world-class backpacking opportunities.
Art Loeb Trail
The Art Loeb Trail is a 30-mile point-to-point trail in North Carolina that offers jaw-dropping 360- degree views of the Southern Appalachians. The route, which features miles of blueberry bushes and campsites with perfect sunrise views, can be hiked in 2-4 days.
Inner-Pemi Loop Trail
New Hampshire’s Inner-Pemi Loop is located on old railroad beds from logging operations in the Pemigewasset Wilderness. This trail is moderately difficult, best hiked in summer / fall, and can be done in two days
Big SEKI (Sequoia/Kings Canyon) Loop
The Big SEKI Loop is a 155-mile loop in the High Sierra in California that can be modified in multiple ways. The route was created originally as an alternative to John Muir Trail and can be hiked in 7-17 days.