Trips

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

This eight-day, off-trail route explores southern Utah's labyrinthine canyon country--slots, hoodoos, mesas, and bizarre sandstone formations.

The 8-mile out-and-back to Horse Lake Mountain passes pristine mountain views, vibrant wildflowers, and a diverse bird population.

This 6.8-miler follows the standard route up Oregon's tallest peak, ascending the Palmer Glacier, crossing a glacial crevasse, and revealing dramatic views of the Cascade Range.

Travel by boat to a 7.2-mile loop in the North Cascades that features vibrant wildflowers, a rocky overlook above Lake Chelan, and a 300-foot waterfall.

Bypass the weekend crowds on this 8.6-mile hike past old mining claims to a campsite near Horton Lake.

This 3.4-mile loop, featuring countless log steps and narrow rock passages, travels up and over one of Boulder's challenging summits.

Navigate an obstacle course of countless log steps, steep rock slabs, and giant boulders on this 2.8-mile hike to a small summit overlooking Boulder.

This 4-miler starts with a gentle climb along rolling ridgeline, then cranks it up a notch with an obstacle course of steep rock steps and tightly-spaced boulders.

This 6.3-mile out-and-back climbs 2,000 feet to the top of Gass Peak—the highest point in the Sheep Mountains just north of Las Vegas.

This 10.7-mile out-and-back dives more than 3,000 feet to a photogenic perch offering five-star views of the Colorado River and the second deepest canyon in the United States.

Scramble around beaver dams, trek through timber wolf territory, and ford countless creeks on this 30.1-mile loop that skirts 15 backcountry lakes in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Link rainforest, old-growth cedar stands, and a rugged sea coast peppered with isolated rock columns on this 8.7-mile loop in Olympic National Park.

This 10.2-miler heads into a wildlife refuge with 250 species of birds to the New Dungeness Light Station, a historic lighthouse with spectacular views of the Olympic Mountains.

Explore the park's new Rockefeller Preserve on this 3-mile loop that traces the southern shore of Phelps Lake and reveals striking views of the Tetons.

This 4.3-mile loop follows the Des Plaines River as it winds through stunning forestland chock-full of stately hardwoods and colorful flowers.

Trace the rugged coastline past dozens of sea-carved rock formations on this five-star weekend trip along the Olympic Peninsula.

Venture deep into the Pecos Wilderness on this 23.7-mile, three-day hike into a cirque of high peaks in the Sangre de Cristos.