The Best Berry Picking Hikes in America
Savor summer’s bounty on these four treks to berry havens.
Trips
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Best Trips RoundUps
Follow our guides for the best trips you can find whether you're planning where to go or looking for the best of the best, start with our roundups
The 11 Best Wild and Scenic River Trips in America
Get ready for the ultimate summer on the water with these 11 trips down National Wild and Scenic Rivers.
National Scenic Trails: The Best 50 Miles
On its 50th birthday, the National Scenic Trails system boasts nearly 19,000 miles. Not sure where to start? We’ve scoured the whole network to bring you the best 50 miles.
Find Your Trip By State
Best Hikes in Louisiana
Find the best hiking trails in Louisiana with BACKPACKER's definitive trail guide to the Bayou State.
Best Hikes in Kentucky
Find the best hiking trails in Kentucky with BACKPACKER's definitive trail guide to the state.
Best Trails in Nebraska
Find the best hiking trails in Nebraska with BACKPACKER's definitive trail guide to the state.
Find Your Local Hike In One of These Cities
6 Ways an RV Trip is the American Dream
See more of the country when you upgrade your adventure ride.
Hiking Minnesota's Superior Hiking Trail
The scenic 310+ mile trail is perfect for hikes of all lengths and adventures of all sizes.
Exploring Eagle Point, Minnesota
Nestled in the Boundary Waters, Minnesota's highest point is a uniquely beautiful day hike.
New Zealand’s Newest Great Walk Is Open for Registration
Sweeping ridgetop views and dense coastal rainforest put the 34-mile Paparoa Track in good standing among New Zealand’s Great Walks
Iowa's Middle River Is a Paddler's Hidden Gem
See historic bridges and wildlife on this 38.6-mile paddle through America's heartland.
Find True Solitude on These 12 Perfect Hikes
Want a real wilderness experience? Head west and trek endless empty miles on the BLM's best terrain.
The Crawford Path at 200
This New Hampshire footpath— the oldest continuously maintained hiking trail in the country—is a rite of passage for anyone who cares about America’s history of preserving and exploring wild places.
10 Feel-Good Summer Hikes
Craving sunshine on your shoulders? Consider this your hit list. These ten dayhikes turn every step into a celebration of summer.
Most Popular National Parks Content
Hike of the Month: Arapaho Pass Trail to Caribou Lake
Sample a Colorado Front Range classic on this hike across the continental divide.
The 10 Best Dayhikes in Sedona
Glory in Arizona's red rock country on these perfect Sedona hikes.
Hiking the Billy Goat Trail
Make like a goat and hoof it to the trail: just a hop, skip, and a jump from D.C.
Explore Coastline, Forest, and Shipwrecks in False Cape State Park, Virginia
A 22.6-mile lollipop loop showcases the best the Virginia coast has to offer.
Hike of the Week: Ka'iwa Ridge, HI
Beat the crowds by getting to this Oahu favorite extra early.
The 6 Most Remote Places in North America That You Can Actually Explore
Get away from civilization in these accessible wild places.
The 10 Rules of Solitude
Use these tips and trips to find backcountry peace and quiet, no matter where you live.
Popular Trips by Location
Hike of the Week: Tablerock Mountain, NC
Capture some of North Carolina’s best views as you hike into the Linville Gorge Wilderness on this spring-perfect trek.
Hike Like a Local in San Francisco's Golden Gate National Recreation Area
See butterflies, redwoods, whales, and some of the most beautiful coastline any major metro area has to offer.
See a Magical Crater Lake—and an Active Volcano—on Mt. Rinjani in Indonesia
Get up close and personal with a force of nature.
Hike of the Week: Yosemite Valley Loop Trail, CA
Get up close and personal with North America’s tallest waterfall and Yosemite Valley’s greatest hits on this 20.6-mile loop.
The 20 Best Waterfall Hikes in the United States
No two waterfalls are exactly alike, but these 20 will always capture our imagination.
Hike of the Week: Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, TX
Enchanted Rock is the second-largest granite batholith in the country. Don’t know what a batholith is? Find out by hiking up one.
Go With Those In The Know
Get the beta on upstate Pennsylvania from Pine Creek Outfitters.
Popular National Parks Hikes
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