Bartram Trail
The Bartram Trail is a 102-mile trek through the Southern Appalachian Mountains. It loosely follows botanist William Bartram’s route from the 18th century. The trail is blazed and is normally hiked in 10 days.
High Sierra Trail
The High Sierra Trail is a 72-mile point-to-point backpacking route that traverses the Sierra Nevada west to east. There is over 15,000 feet of elevation gain and it can be hiked in 5-9 days.
Colorado Lost Creek Loop
The Lost Creek Loop is a 54-mile loop backpacking route in Colorado’s Front Range. It combines on-trail and off-trail hiking and can be hiked in 3-5 days.
Northville-Placid Trail
The Northville-Placid Trail is a 138-mile point-to-point backpacking route traveling through the lower elevations of the Adirondacks of New York. The well-marked trail offers frequent shelters and sees little traffic. Most hike the trail over 8-14 days.
Zion National Park Kolob Arch
Kolob Arch is a 14-mile out-and-back in the northwest corner of Zion National Park. Kolob Arch is the 2nd longest arch in the world. This section of Zion National Park is less visited and has ample reservable backcountry campsites.
Sierra High Route
The Sierra High Route is a 195-mile route through the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, known for challenging off-trail travel, sweeping granite peaks, and stunning alpine lakes. It can be hiked in 14-21 days.
Old Mt. Baldy – Three T’s Loop
The Old Mt. Baldy to Three T’s Loop is a challenging 22-mile trail in Southern California that can be hiked in 2-3 days. The route offers expansive views and multiple peaks, but carrying enough water is a limiting factor.
Centennial Trail
The Centennial Trail is a 123-mile point-to-point hike in the Black Hills of South Dakota, best hiked from late spring to fall. The trail is mostly well-marked and -graded and can be hiked in 5-10 days.
John Muir Trail
The John Muir Trail is a permitted 211-mile trail through California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains. It can be hiked in the summer in 12-20 days.
Death Valley Indian Pass Canyon
Death Valley Indian Pass Canyon is a 16-mile out-and-back cross-country hike in Death Valley National Park. This is a two-day hike with mild elevation gain into the canyon, and route-finding necessary. This is a perfect winter overnight backpacking trip for people exploring the Southern California desert.