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.
Collegiate Peaks Loop
The Collegiate Peaks Loop is a 160-mile loop trail that circles the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness in central Colorado. The route traverses high-elevation terrain and can be completed in as few 10-20 days
Uinta Highline Trail
The Uinta Highline Trail is a 104-mile high-elevation route with a high degree of physical difficulty but moderately easy logistics. It’s best hiked in the late summer/early fall, and can be accomplished in 5-10 days.
Grand Canyon Rim-To-Rim-To-Rim
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.
Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness Loop
The Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness Loop is a 56-mile trail in southeast Washington best hiked over 4-5 days. It features wildflowers, forested canyons, ridge walks, and solitude. This loop is hikeable earlier in the season than much of Washington’s high country.
Four Pass Loop
The Four Pass Loop is a difficult, 28-mile loop trail located in the Maroon Bells – Snowmass Wilderness area in Central Colorado. The trail traverses four mountain passes over 12,000 feet and can be hiked in 3-5 days.
Black Canyon Trail
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
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.
Lone Star Hiking Trail
The Lone Star Hiking Trail is a 96.4-mile point-to-point hiking trail located in East Texas just north of Houston.