Pachaug State Forest Loop
The Pachaug-Nehantic Loop winds through forests that offer unexpected solitude and year-round backpacking in southeastern Connecticut.
The New England National Scenic Trail
The 215-mile New England Trail winds along rocky ridges and through upland forests from Long Island Sound in Connecticut to the northern Massachusetts border.
Ozark Highlands Trail
The Ozark Highlands Trail is a 254-mile point-to-point backpacking route in Arkansas. It is a blazed trail through the northern part of the state with multiple stream crossings. A full thru-hike is considered to be 165 miles with 254 miles being the full proposed (and possible) route.
Art Loeb Trail
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.
Death Valley Four Springs Loop
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.