Washington, DC: Sky Meadows State Park
Centuries-old settler ruins and fabulous forest overlooks make this quiet 4.7-mile loop one of the best dayhikes within an hour's drive of downtown D.C.
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New York City: Kittatinny Mountain
Enjoy views north and south along Kittatiny Mountain on this vigorous 10-mile loop.
New York City: Wawayanda State Park Loop
Hike, ski, or bike a hidden pocket of sylvan wilderness just an hour from Manhattan.
Shenandoah National Park: Mathews Arm Loop
This rugged, 16.8-mile, 2-day backpacking trip reveals classic Appalachian wonders: idyllic waterfall-laden hollows, reborn woodlands, and scenic backcountry campsites.
New York City, NY: Long Path Loop
Enjoy soaring views from open ridges on this easy-access overnight.
Roanoke: Mount Rogers
Catch great views on your way up Virginia’s highest mountain on this 7.2-mile out-and-back through the open balds and ridges of the Appalachians.
Atlanta: AT-Benton MacKaye Loop
Sample two long paths on a 5.8-mile figure-8 loop through hemlock groves and along churning creeks to an AT shelter in Chattahoochee National Forest.
New York City: Shenandoah Mountain
On this 13.2-mile out-and-back, you'll get a StairMaster-type workout as you explore the ridges, ravines and overlooks of Fahnestock State Park.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Charlies Bunion Loop
Get away for a night or three on this 12.8-mile lasso loop that delivers you to the high reaches of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Albany, NY: Mount Greylock
Lazy folks drive to the top. Be a champ and hike the 7.8 miles from farm fields and hardwood forests to the highest summit in Massachusetts.
New York City: Hurd Corners to Wiley Shelter via the AT
Hop off the train and onto a quiet, well-marked trail. Hike as far as 12.2 miles; see deer and turkey, and, if you choose, camp in a classic AT shelter.
Roanoke: Pine Mountain Loop
Scattered along this 11.3-mile dayhike (or overnighter) is a bumper crop of mountain views, considered some of the best in southern Virginia.
Shenandoah National Park: Thornton Gap to the Pinnacles
Go 5 or 10 miles on this dayhike, which features skyline views of migrating hawks, the Shenandoah River Valley, and nearby towns.
Brownville Junction, ME: Whitecap Range
Bag four summits on a weekend Northwoods traverse.
Lexington, VA: Roaring Run/Hoop Hole Loop
Reach waterfall nirvana in the Jefferson National Forest.
Shenandoah National Park: Knob Mountain Loop
Sample both high ridges and stream-filled valleys on this challenging 12.1-mile dayhike in Shenandoah National Park.
Roanoke, VA: Rock Castle Gorge Loop
Explore the summits and history of a rare trail network along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Washington, DC: G.R. Thompson Loop
Pick a sport: fish, bird watch, or hike. Next: tour parts or all of this 5.8-mile loop for a quick getaway from the noisy Capitol City.
Shenandoah National Park: Overall Run
Follow this cascading stream to scenic Shenandoah vistas along this 12.1-mile loop.
Phoenix, AZ: Peralta – Cave Loop
Stunning views of Weavers Needle and a fun, route-finding slickrock descent make this 4.6-mile Superstition Wilderness loop a Phoenix-area favorite.
Allentown, PA: Hawk Mountain
After hiking past boulder fields, this 4.7-mile loop climbs up the spine of Hawk Mountain and stops at overlooks perfect for scoping hawk migrations.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Mount Le Conte
Bag one of the Smokies' most thrilling peaks on this 12.6-mile shuttle hike that takes in ridgetop views before tackling a rocky, high exposure descent.
Roanoke, VA: McAfee Knob
The reward on this famous, 7.5-mile hike is a sweeping ridgeline view of the Catawba Valley framed by a striking rock ledge.
Roanoke, VA: Dragon's Tooth
This rocky climb up Cove Mountain ends with a heart-pounding scramble to the top of the Dragon's Tooth, a 35-foot quartzite and sandstone tower.
White Mountain National Forest: Kinsman Mountain
Tackle two 4,000-foot White Mountain peaks (and 4,000 feet of climbing) on this 10.1-mile out-and-back to a tree-covered ridgeline with panoramic views.
White Mountain National Forest: Carter Range and Wildcat Range
A two-day peak-bagging trek in the White Mountains, this 15.4-mile shuttle traces the spines of the Carter and Wildcat Ranges, cresting five 4,000-foot peaks.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Alum Cave to Greenbrier Cove
Trek into the past on this 6-day route linking a rock arch, 5,000-foot balds, old settler homesites, and 100-year-old cemeteries.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Tricorner Loop
A peakbagger's dream, this 31-mile Smokies backpack loops across forested ridgelines, offering the opportunity to tag eight 6,000-foot summits along the way.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, NJ: Mount Tammany
Trek up 1,500-foot Mount Tammany for far-reaching views of the Kittatinny Mountains and the Delaware Water Gap on this 3.6-mile loop.
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area: Iron Mountain Loop
This well-trodden route passes fishermen, cyclists, and AT thru-hikers before ascending the quiet, sun-dappled slopes of southwest Virginia's Iron Mountain.
Shenandoah National Park: Lewis Spring Falls
This *3.3-mile loop behind Big Meadows Lodge drops past rocks and ridgelines to Shenandoah's 4th highest falls.
Shenandoah National Park: Hawksbill Summit Loop (WP414 – 453)
This *2.8-mile loop swings past talus fields, wildflowers, and a falcon nesting area, capping them off with a gob-smacking view from Shenandoah's highest peak.
Blue Ridge Parkway: Humpback Rocks Loop
Explore an 1890's mountain farm on this 4.3-mile lasso loop that tackles a 700-foot climb to craggy boulders for expansive parkway views.
Seattle, WA: Kendall Peak and Katwalk
Follow this hike up to the top of Kendall Peak for magnificent views of the surrounding landscape before continuing on to the popular Katwalk.
Crawford Notch, NH: Mount Webster and Mount Jackson
Claim a rare feat on this classic-in-waiting loop.
Lye Brook Wilderness, VT: Stratton Mountain via Bourn Pond
Climb to an expansive view of green rollers that inspired two long trails on this 22-mile loop in the Lye Brook Wilderness.
Roanoke, VA: Little Dry Run Wilderness
Score quiet views of the southern Virginia highlands on this lush loop.
BACKPACKER Get Out More Tour (2012 Events)
Outdoor pros Sheri and Randy Propster will share their trail-tested tips in more than 60 events across the nation in 2012.
Atlanta, GA: Tray Mountain
This 10-miler to a 4,430-foot summit is great for dayhikes, especially in the non-green season (after the leaves fall). There are several campsites along the way if you want to overnight.
One Night Wonders: Little Kids, Sages Ravine
Splash in swimming holes.
From the Field: East
Trace a West Virginia ridgeline in the Alleghenies, show your family eight waterfalls on one Pennsylvania hike, check out a rare moonbow in Kentucky, and go on nine more adventures.
ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
Can you walk off a war? A veteran who served in Iraq embarks on a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail to find out.
From the Field — East
Let our field scouts' beta fuel your next adventure from the wildlife-rich Sky Meadows State Park Loop, to thickets of mountain laurel in Georgia, and more.
Top 3: Knife-edge Ridges
Test your bravery with these scrambly hikes that take you to airy heights and rewarding views. Don't forget to watch your step.
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Recipe: Miscellaneous Backcountry Food
Having trouble deciding? Enjoy these miscellaneous recipes on any occasion.
Gear Review: GoLite Imogene UL 2 Tent
A low-weight, low-cost two-person, freestanding tent
2013 Year of the Reader: Meet the Winners
2013 is a yearlong celebration of BACKPACKER readers, with dream trips, gear makeovers, and other great prizes. Meet the lucky readers just like you who have already won this year.
Heroes: Bob Peoples, 68
This tireless trail angel is firing up a new generation of backcountry stewards.
Hiking Wales: Fresh Tracks Through History
Beachside trek meets pub crawl meets castle tour on Europe's newest long trail, the 870-mile Wales Coast Path, officially opened in May 2011. We have the beta on its highlights.
The High Life: White Mountains Traverse, NH
Hike our quieter insider's variation on this classic route.
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