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This 18-mile trek winds in and out of regional parks, wooded valleys, and open fields on a two-day trip that's a short drive from D.C.

Enter the world of the Anasazi on a 16-mile canyon-country overnighter through Owl Creek and Fish Creek canyons.

Explore the ponds, boulders, and marshes of a wooded nature preserve on this 6-mile hike in Westchester County.

Check off seven kinds of forest ecosystems on this 7.6-mile shuttle hike in Grand Mesa National Forest.

Cruise along the shores of a shaded Ozark lake on this 12.4-mile dayhike in Mark Twain National Forest.

Summit a Catskills favorite, Slide Mountain, on this 6.7-mile loop with views of the Shawangunks and Taconics.

On the way up to three Green Mountain summits, this strenuous 12.4 mile loop scampers along ridgelines and rewards with expansive views of Lake Champlain.

Explore an ancient eastern mountain range on this section of the Ouachita National Recreation Trail.

Check out geologic sculptures and Rio Grande views in a secluded corner of Big Bend National Park.

Scope for wildlife on bluffs high above the Illinois River on this easy 3-mile loop hike.

Pine-dotted canyons, a gurgling creek, and summit views of Rocky Mountain National Park highlight this 5.4-mile dayhike near Boulder.

Link wooded ridges and a glacier-scraped valley on this 11-miler in Glacier National Park that visits a quiet lake rimmed by rugged peaks.

Climb 5.8 miles through lodgepole pines to a fire lookout perched above the Apgar Mountains with views that extend across Glacier National Park.

In 6.2 miles, you'll visit two waterfalls and climb through old-growth forest to a wooded summit above the Columbia River Gorge.

This ambitious 12.4-mile dayhike runs along a creekbed raged by two major floods, through fragile wildflower meadows, and visits a pod of backcountry lakes.

Meander along a wildflower-lined trail, then grind up a wooded ridge to a former lookout site where views extend into the Glacier Peak Wilderness.

This 11.8-mile dayhike links quiet forests and wildflower-filled meadows to a broad mountaintop overlooking Lake Dillon.

Compared to its jagged neighbors, this 13,000-foot summit is one of the easier peaks (no technical scrambling required) to tick off in the Indian Peaks Wilderness.

An abundance of rugged peaks, vibrant wildflowers, and verdant meadows make this 14.2-mile hike a must-do in the Glacier Peak Wilderness.

This 2.5-mile climb up huckleberry hillsides and a fir-dotted ridgetop leads to expansive views of Glacier Peak Wilderness from the top of Poe Mountain.

Take in far-reaching vistas of high peaks and russet canyons on this 5.4-mile shuttle hike in Colorado National Monument.

Explore canyons and sageland in Yellowstone's backcountry on this 18.5-mile hike near the Black Canyon of the Yellowstone.

Go where the buffalo roam on this 21-mile Yellowstone traverse.

Follow your ears to thundering, stunning Union Falls on this 15.8-mile hike in Yellowstone National Park.

Cruise along the San Luis Obispo Creek on this 4.1-mile out-and-back that starts in Avila Beach and passes blue herons, butterflies, and two seaside resorts.

Trek vast alpine wildflower gardens in western Wyoming on this 12-mile out-and-back in the Wind River Range.

Connect a string of alpine lakes on this classic 35-mile loop in the Wind River Range.

A hidden treasure just off the Buffalo National River, Indian Creek's mossy waterfalls and karst canyon are best explored after heavy rains.

Follow the footsteps of John Wesley Powell to iconic views above the Grand Canyon on this backcountry trek.

Navigate rocky crags, snaking switchbacks, and wooden ladders on this 6.5-mile trek that crests Calloway Peak, the highest summit in the Blue Ridge.

Navigate switchbacks, boulder scrambles, and rock mazes on Old Rag Mountain, one of Shenandoah's most famous peaks.

Scout for waterbirds in the marshes and peer through dense tallgrass on this easygoing 5.25-mile hike through Goose Lake Prairie.

High altitude peak bagging abounds on this 20-mile loop in the heart of Southern California. Starting from the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in Palm Springs, CA, this 3-night backpack offers easy access to multiple 10,000+ ft peaks, alpine meadows, and jaw-dropping views.

This loop lumps a lot into 4.9 miles: big climbs (2,200 feet), panoramic views (from New York to New Hampshire), and alpine plants rarely found in the Northeast.

Stroll shady trails and see geologic wonders on this 2.6-mile hike along the St. Croix River.

En route to four 6,000-foot summits, this 7.8-mile bushwhack travels the crest of wooded ridgeline above the Blue Ridge Parkway.

A casual day hike along the dunes of the coastal forest where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean.

Hike among flamingos, tropical trees, and salt breezes on this 7.6-mile loop.

Ride the tram to the top of the Sandia Crest, then tackle a 4,000-foot descent past aspen groves and juniper-dotted landscapes on this 12-mile shuttle hike.

Dolphins, ospreys, and beaches highlight this 3-day coastal meander.

Enjoy Caribbean-quality water and beach camping on an open sea weekend adventure.

Ramble an unknown portion of Teton backcountry on a partly off-trail tour.

This 9-miler follows an old logging path through hemlock forest en route to Jacks River Falls, the crown jewel of the Cohutta Wilderness.

This serious scramble ends on a pinpoint summit overlooking the Grand Teton.

Explore a majestic climbers' haven in the heart of the Tetons.

Climb peaks and sniff wildflowers on a challenging Malheur National Forest overnight in eastern Oregon.

The range's best-kept secret harbors big, open mountain terrain.

Climb to a pristine alpine lake in the Eagle Cap Wilderness on this 14-mile out-and-back.

Traverse a wildflower-strewn ridge to stunning views in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

Squeeze through colorful canyons on a 4.5-mile twisting desert dayhike.

Pack mining history and Alaska-sized summit views into a challenging dayhike.

Sample a weekend-sized chunk of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail in the Pisgah National Forest.

Sample both high ridges and stream-filled valleys on this challenging 12.1-mile dayhike in Shenandoah National Park.

Explore the summits and history of a rare trail network along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Gather blueberries along a vista-packed loop in the state's largest wilderness.

This up-and-down dayhike features a hidden historic den, rocky ledges, beaver ponds and babbling brooks.

Explore a wild path that leads through quiet woods and over vista-packed summits.

This 7.4-mile loop takes hikers atop the Snowy Range's gateway summit and its rugged ridgeline.

Explore a Durango secret: This network of trails in San Juan National Forest is just minutes from town.

Relive summer camp on a hike full of mini-habitats, historic relics, and hilltop views.

Put your route-finding skills to the test on this 5-mile trek that ascends rock ledges, skirts slickrock pools, and traverses sandy-bottomed washes.

Wind past parched arroyo and panoramic views on this 3.2-mile out-and-back that leads to a seasonal bird-watching Mecca in Albuquerque’s Sandia Mountains.

This 6.4-miler loops through the lush forest surrounding Minister Creek, passing glacial boulders, wooded caves, and a plethora of streams.

Summit a lonely wilderness peak in the stunning Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

Stay cool on a high-elevation hike with long-distance desert views.

This 11-mile loop passes open meadows and forested slopes, topping out with scenic Sierra campsite on Panther Gap.

Explore the cedar groves and 100-year-old white pines in the Manistee River Valley on this 22-mile overnight.

String together two 10,000-foot peaks on this 19.4-mile loop with a mix of trail and off-trail pursuits. Enjoy fine campsites and views of Southern California too.

Explore the newly-constructed Taylor Ridge Trail, dipping deep into the Hoosier Hills of Brown County State Park.

Snowshoe or ski past snow-covered trees and views of rugged Cascade peaks on this 18.4-mile out-and-back to a lookout tower in Mount Hood National Forest.

Explore snow-draped forest near the foot of Mount Hood on this 6-mile out-and-back that follows Crosstown Trail past a snowy lake and numerous creek crossings.

Glide through quiet forests and snow-covered meadows at the base of Mount Hood on this 6.2-mile route from Pocket Creek Sno-Park to Teacup Sno-Park.

This challenging trail climbs through old-growth forest, past views of the Columbia River, Mount Adams, and Beacon Rock, to an overlook high above the Columbia River Gorge.

Tramp through snow-draped forest en route to a mountain lake on this 5.2-mile snowshoe loop that boasts up-close views of Mount St. Helens.

Explore an abandoned railroad used to build the Hoover Dam on this 7.8-mile trail-and-tunnel route through the Aztec Sandstone Mountains of southeastern Nevada.

Five mountain lakes, two mountain passes, and countless glacier-carved peaks highlight this epic, 29.6-mile shuttle hike in Glacier National Park.

This 28.8-mile shuttle hike travels to the southern tip of Waterton Lake, touring remote landscapes peppered with pristine lakes and glacier-covered peaks.

Ecological balance--and dozens of sweet places to hike, paddle, and camp--have been restored at California's Channel Islands.

Travel to two quiet backcountry lakes rimmed by the rugged Livingston Range on this 24.8-mile hike in Glacier National Park.

This 34-mile, four-day loop straddles Muir's namesake wilderness and Kings Canyon National Park.