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Pack a week's worth of classic Northwest scenery (coastal rainforest, glittering lakes, thundering falls, and toothy peaks) into just three days on this 23.1-mile loop.

A 33 mile loop around the Middle and South Sisters, in Central Oregon.

Find primo lakeside camping on a rainforest-to-alpine loop.

Thru-hike America's highest trail.

Ogle fiery color in the Green Mountains.

Bag four scenic peaks in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Easily accessible loop hike to two waterfalls in the Mt. Hood National forest.

The Maple Pass Loop starts at Rainy Pass and crests the 7,000-foot ridge above the lake for eagle-eye views of the glacier-topped Cascades.

Scramble over granite faces, clamber past cacti-peppered rock gardens, and wind your way through Texas Hill Country on this 4.9-mile loop on the south side of Inks Lake State Park.

Climb an ancient reef and peek over its edge toward Texas’ highest peak on this 12.65-mile overnight in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. You'll climb more than 2,500 feet to a flower-filled meadow and drop through a jagged limestone canyon on this tough loop.

Tag two summits in the Pliny Range (including a White Mountain 4,000-footer) on this moderate, 6.3-mile out-and-back.

Like peaks, lakes, and wildflowers? You’ll love this Rockies classic.

Witness the effects of climate change on a challenging trek in the Delta Mountains.

Easy routefinding and life-list sights make this hike from Devils Creek to Summit Creek a must for Alaska novices.

Stroll native woodlands on this 1.6-miler through the north side of Morton Arboretum, a living museum that's home to more than 3,400 species of trees and plants.

This 2.3-mile loop in Guadalupe Mountains National Park rolls through a yucca-covered wash and visits a seeping spring surrounded by big-tooth maple.

Circumnavigate a 425-foot monolith on this 4.9-miler that crosses a sandy creek and cruises classic Texas Hill Country west of Austin.

Hike a historic, kid-friendly trail to wildflower meadows and fish-filled lakes.

Hike a classic in Kenai Fords--and escape the crowds by making it an overnight.

Just minutes from Anchorage, score big scenery fast on the South Fork of Eagle River.

Hike to a private paradise up the Little Susitna River in the Talkeetna Mountains.

See the awesome Valdez Mountains on this 5.4-mile, off-trail adventure to Point Odyssey.

BACKPACKER magazine's shortlist of the biggest, toughest, most awesome adventures in America's baddest range.

Climb 1,400 feet through a shady stretch of the Angeles National Forest on this 7-mile out-and-back that rewards with summit views from 8,250-foot Mount Islip.

Hike a smarter variation of the Goat Trail on this five-day adventure in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve.

Journey up a 10-mile-long glacial highway--linking Root and Kennecott Glaciers--in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve.

Bring plenty of supplies to this alpine plateau in the Chugach Mountains--you'll want to extend your stay.

Find solitude with this surf-and-turf trip.

Climb the high point of the Sawtooth Mountains.

Go high for the see-it-all hike in this iconic park.

Discover Utah's best-kept secret.

Swim, climb, nap, repeat. This Sawtooths trek has it all.

Climb this iconic summit on an uncrowded sneak route.

Climb to the crown of the Sangre de Cristo Range outside Taos, New Mexico.

Hit three 13,000-foot peaks in the Pecos Wilderness, the wildest wilderness south of Glacier.

Scramble to a remote refuge on this peak's secret side.

Hike to the heart of the Winds and take the back door to an 11,695-foot peak in Bridger National Forest.

Hike high on this above-treeline route through the Weminuche Wilderness.

Dip into 7 water-carved canyons on this 7.3-mile lollipop loop through the quieter side Starved Rock State Park. Soaring cascades (and a steep, stair-step climb) will take your breath away.

Wind, twist, bob and weave. This 2.7-mile loop on the west side of Starved Rock State Park hits some of the state’s most dramatic sandstone canyons, rocky cliffs, and wooded bluffs—all alongside the mighty Illinois River.

Wind into Pine Springs Canyon and squeeze through a 100-foot long hallway on one of Guadalupe’s mellowest dayhikes. In the fall, this 4-mile out-and-back features a rainbow of colors.

Wind through one Texas’ prettiest spot, McKittrick Canyon, on this mellow 4.8-mile out-and-back that follows a gentle stream to a 30’s-era cabin-turned-museum on the north side of Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

Drop 750 feet underground through the bat-cave entrance of Carlsbad Cavern on this 2.4-mile hike that combines hundreds of impressive displays: stalactite-dripping nooks and crannies, massive domes, gypsum deposits, and fanciful rock formations.

Take the 5.5-mile trek up Bellows Pipe Trail to the summit, while your there enjoy a local cocktail a cup of chowder at Bascom Lodge.

Get a quick outdoor fix without the long drive on this 3.4-mile loop that circles a small lake, visits two waterfalls, and offers dazzling spring, summer and fall colors.

Climb a few of Pittsburgh's 700-plus stairways on this 3.2-mile urban loop that begins in the trendy South Side neighborhood and tops out with a skyscraper city view from a cemetery atop Mount Oliver.

Traverse the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area’s widest stretch of sandy mountains on this 5-mile out-and-back that winds atop shifting sands to the crashing Pacific shoreline.

Hike 2.2 family-friendly miles through the moss-draped trees on Bainbridge Island's west side to this quiet, hilltop lake.

This shady trail on Bainbridge Island's west side drops 370 feet in less than 0.75 miles to a small, secluded beach.

Hoof it to the top of Golden’s South Table Mountain on this 1.5-mile out-and-back for close-up views of Colorado Landmarks—Golden, the Front Range, the Denver skyline, and even the Coors Brewery.

Sample a 100-mile stretch of the Via Alpina, Europe's first trans-Alps trail, linking ancient paths across 3,500 miles and eight countries.

This rolling, 7-mile hike travels through some of the largest trees on earth.

Climb the Lower 48's highest peak on a route with all of the thrills but none of the crowds.

Play tag with the pounding surf by day and camp in misty coves by night on this 26-miler along the wildflower-swathed hillsides of the Lost Coast.

This 8.3-mile loop wins big for its endless slots, splashy waterfalls, huge buttes, incredible stars--even lions, and yeah, a few unmentionables, too.

Get your feet wet on this 11.5-miler that loops through a canyon carved by the Middle Fork Gila River. You’ll cross the river several times and land at a hot springs before loop end.

This is a compilation of all 12 sections of the Long Trail hike.

Hit up some of Manhattan's best outdoor and urban highlights on this 7.6-mile hike that features views of the Statue of Liberty and a scenic spin through Central Park.

Trace the rugged and remote coastline of Nootka Island on this memorable 22-mile point-to-point that connects rocky beaches and incredible views of the Pacific Ocean.

Explore the inner reaches of the Muir Inlet on this 5-day paddle in Glacier Bay National Park.

This 29.5-mile backcountry circuit in Lolo National Forest traces the Bitterroot Divide, visits several lakes, and reveals far-reaching views.

Trace the shoreline of Lake Superior past beaches and lakefront overlooks on this 13.8-mile point to point in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

One of Idaho's premier backcountry destinations, this 11.7-mile out-and-back begins with a boat ride across Redfish Lake and ends at the crystalline waters of Alpine Lake.

Share the trail with resident elk, deer and mountain goats on this 5.6-mile out-and-back in Idaho's Boulder Mountains.

This rigorous, 9-mile out-and-back near Ketchum travels to a scenic mountain pass in the heart of the Boulder Mountains.

Popular with dayhikers and mountain bikers alike, this 4.42-mile loop through forest and meadows rich with wildlife offers surprising solitude for a hike so close to a world-class resort town.

Take this 22.5-mile scenic detour near the 900-mile Idaho Centennial Trail to access multiple scrambles up Sawtooth spires.

Explore liquid horizons, crushed-shell beaches, and islands hedged with thick mangroves on this three-day tour in the Gulf of Mexico.

High in the Matilija Wilderness is a narrow ridge that only widens where four dry lakes are located. They catch winter rains and freeze, permafrost laying icing over scrubby chaparral. The views along this hike are incredible.

This 5.6-mile out-and-back in Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge runs across pristine sand dunes that overlook the Pacific Ocean.

Explore "California's Serengeti" on this 14-mile out-and-back to a 4,404-foot summit high above Carrizo Plain National Monument

Hike some of the most rugged yet picturesque coastline along the Central California coast at this secluded state park in San Luis Obispo County.

This 4.6-mile trek to Grass Mountain is a steep one (2,100 feet in 1.5 miles), but the payoffs are worth it. You'll find spectacular summit views and some of the best wildflower displays in the state.

Santa Barbara Island is the smallest island in the Channel Islands National Park. It's the most remote and furthest offshore, roughly 45 miles. One loop trail covers the one-square-mile islet. The windswept isle is home to seals, sea lions, seabirds and the secretive island night lizard.

Sample a 15-mile stretch of the Long Trail on this challenging leg between Appalachian Gap and Duxbury Road. Expect steep scrambles, big elevation gains, and sweet views.

This 21.5-mile clockwise loop in Grand Canyon National Park strings together faint trails and an Eden of waterfalls and swimming holes.

Scale a giant treehouse, explore an abandoned mine, and skirt a towering fortress on this 1.6-mile loop in Disney World's Magic Kingdom.

Tackle one of the toughest and least crowded routes in the Grand Canyon on this 24.4-mile loop.

This 8-mile stroll through the Winding Stair area offers dayhikers some of the most scenic viewpoints in the Ouachita Mountains.

Climb to the highest views in Texas on this 8-mile trek to the rocky summit of Guadalupe Peak.