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.
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
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 Death Valley Four Springs Loop is an entirely off-trail loop that connects four different springs in the southern portion of the National Park. A GPS Track, good navigation skills, and desert hiking experience are highly recommended on this route.
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.
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
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 Teton Crest Trail is a permitted 40+ mile point-to-point route through and around Grand Teton National Park. It parallels the namesake peak with epic views and frequent water, and can be completed in 2-4 days.
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