Trips

This challenging trek follows winding logging roads to a 5,028-foot summit overlooking the Cascades.

Snake 17 miles through beach communities and pristine shorelines to the Sunken Forest on the east side of Fire Island National Seashore.

Explore bayside birding spots, forest-lined beaches, a historic army base, and the nation's oldest standing lighthouse on this 13-miler at Sandy Hook.

Discover New York City's best birding on this 2-mile loop along bay shores and wetlands at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.

Walk along the East River waterfront for views of Mill Rock Park and the New York City skyline on this TK-miler on Ward's Island.

Loop around Roosevelt Island for unmatched views of the East River and Uptown on this 4-miler in New York City.

Dip into a towering woodland full of vines, brush, and solitude on this 2-mile loop through Van Cortlandt Park's Northwest Forest.

Experience chromatic rose gardens, exotic conifers, and old-growth forest on the most beautiful 4-mile walk in New York City.

Walk between a vast everglade, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island on this 5-mile loop through New Jersey's largest urban park.

Amble through verdant woodlands in New York City's fourth-largest park, Van Cortlandt, on this 4-mile out-and-back.

Hike to mussel-covered bay shores, rocky beaches, and lagoons on this 3-mile loop around Hunter Island in Pelham Bay Park.

Walk from the shores of Bear Mountain State Park's most popular lake to a Hudson River lookout on this 2-mile lollipop.

Wrap around a 17th-century, country estate, wetlands, woods, and stunning lagoons on this 1.5-mile loop in Pelham Bay Park.

Trace the shoreline of Mohonk Lake before scrambling through limestone crevices to a memorial tower with views of the Shawangunks on this 3-mile lollipop.

Connect quiet forests, wetlands, and an 18th century landmark on this 2.1-mile loop in Van Cortlandt Park.

On this 6.1-mile lollipop loop, you'll crest two summits on Burroughs Mountain, trace the Sourdough Mountains' ridgeline, and take in views of Mount Rainier, the Emmons Glacier, and 11,138-foot Little Tahoma Peak.

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.

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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.

Find solitude with this surf-and-turf trip.

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

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

Climb the high point of the Sawtooth Mountains.

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

Discover Utah's best-kept secret.

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.

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

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

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.

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.