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.
The Boulder Mail Trail is a 15-mile, point-to-point route between Escalante and Boulder in Utah. The route crosses slick rock, Death Hollow Creek, and parallels an old telegraph line. It features incredible canyons, plateaus, and some of the best of Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument.
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.
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 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
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.
The Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim is a classic crossing of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world. The out-and-back route is 44-47 miles and has 11,000 feet of elevation gain. It is a challenging and rewarding route that can be done in 1-4 days.
The Black Canyon Trail is a 76 mile National Recreation Trail located between Phoenix and Flagstaff, Arizona. It is a great trail to hike in the shoulder seasons and can be completed in 4-6 days.
The Wapack Trail is a 21-mile point-to-point trail located in southwestern New Hampshire. This trail traverses ten named peaks, and is marked with yellow triangles. It can be hiked as a simple overnight and there are no permits required.