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.
Reflection Canyon is a 20-mile out-and-back hike near Escalante, Utah on the edge of Lake Powell offering an incredible view of a picture-perfect bend in the Colorado River. It may be the most spectacular view of any hike in Utah.
The Death Valley Cottonwood-Marble Canyon Loop is a 31-mile winter backpacking route connecting two canyons in Death Valley National Park. if you plan water carefully and stay vigilant with your GPS track, this is a very reasonable route for most people, and can be hiked in 2-3 days.
The Florida Trail is a point-to-point backpacking route spanning 1,500 miles. Exclusive to the state of Florida, its dirt and paved paths can be hiked in 60-90 days.
The Foothills Trail is a 76.2-mile point-to-point hike in the Appalachian Mountains of western South Carolina best hiked in fall, winter, or spring. The trail is well-marked and well-graded. It can be hiked in 5-8 days.
The Greenstone Ridge Trail is a 41-mile point-to-point route across Isle Royale National Park that can be hiked in 4-5 days.
The Isolation Loop is a 23-mile New England loop route that you can knock out in an easy two days. It traverses moderate terrain but has sporadic water sources.
The 32-mile hike on the Natchaug / Nipmuck Trails in Connecticut meanders through woods still bearing stone walls and cellar holes from colonial days. The hike can be completed in 2-4 days.
The Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway Trail is a 48-mile end-to-end trail in New England that can be accomplished in three-to-four days. It is perfect for an AT shake-down hike or a weekend getaway.
The Colorado Trail is a 485-mile point-to-point backpacking route in Colorado. It stretches from Denver to Durango across the Southern Rockies and can be hiked in 25-35 days.