Trips

Connect subalpine waterfalls, gurgling creeks, and overlooks above Wild Basin on this 5.3-miler in Rocky Mountain National Park.

On this burly, 200-plus-mile traverse, which crosses 33 passes and barely touches established trails, you can find Alaska-size scenery, complete solitude, and just enough risk to keep things interesting.

Travel across lush forest, grassy meadows, and exposed alpine slopes to the rocky crown of Grays Peak on this 67-mile section of the Continental Divide Trail.

Follow a nineteenth-century toll road to an abandoned gold mining town on this 11.5-mile out-and-back.

Tour lava beds, painted dunes, and a dormant volcano on this 12-mile hike in Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Hike the quiet route to the iconic redwoods of Tall Trees Grove on this 16-mile out-and-back.

Dive into wild and scenic Gold Rush country on this 20-mile hike past mining relics in Tahoe National Forest.

Walk in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark on this seaside 12.5-mile hike on the Oregon Coast Trail.

Visit a four-star waterfall on this easy 3-mile hike in Clearwater National Forest.

Hike by three towering waterfalls in a cathedral-like rain forest on this 4.4-mile out-and-back in the Siuslaw National Forest.

Take the backdoor approach to a glacier-ringed lake in Garibaldi Provincial Park on this 18-mile out-and-back.

Wander by petroglyphs and fossils on this 6-mile high-desert adventure through the rugged canyons Ojito Wilderness.

Go wildlife-spotting along the edges of Central Florida's prairie.

Catch the Jefferson National Forest in peak wildflower bloom on this 27-miler in the Virginia mountains.

Explore remote Rockies scenery and WWII history on this 22-mile hike in the Roosevelt National Forest.

Climb to a cool oasis in the Citico Creek Wilderness on this 7-mile loop.

On the 24-mile shuttle hike up to the Moxie Bald summit, the Maine wilderness unfolds a dizzying array of flora and fauna, and panoramic lake, valley, and peak views.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.