Zion Traverse
The Zion Traverse is a 35 mile point-to-point backpacking route in Zion National Park in southwest Utah. It is a well-marked and well-maintained trail that can be hiked in 2-4 days.
The New England National Scenic Trail
The 215-mile New England Trail winds along rocky ridges and through upland forests from Long Island Sound in Connecticut to the northern Massachusetts border.
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.
The 100-Mile Wilderness
Maine’s 100-Mile Wilderness is an epic hike on the Appalachian Trail through some of the wildest and most remote terrain in New England.
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.
Old Loggers Path
The Old Loggers Path is a moderate 27-mile loop hike in northern Pennsylvania. Through a primarily wooded area, the loop passes by waterfalls and vistas along rolling hills and can be hiked in 2-3 days.
Purgatory Creek to Chicago Basin
Purgatory Creek to Chicago Basin is a 2-4 day out-and-back near Durango, CO. This is a moderately challenging trail with the option of base camping and bagging three 14’ers. Total trip distance is about 28-40 miles depending on side trails
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
Lost Coast Trail
The Lost Coast Trail is a 26.4-mile point-to-point backpacking route along California’s North Coast. It is a rugged trail that traverses sandy beaches, boulder fields, and coastal bluffs, and it can be hiked in 2-3 days
Loyalsock Trail
The Loyalsock Trail is a 59.2-mile point-to-point hike in north-central Pennsylvania. The trail features over a dozen waterfalls and can be hiked in 4-6 days.