The California Riding and Hiking Trail (CRHT) is a 37-mile trail across Joshua Tree National Park ideal for winter and spring backpacking, wildflowers, and sunrises.
Read MoreHiking and backpacking guide to a ~400-mile thru-hike from border-to-border of Oregon. Walk sandy beaches, sea cliffs, and forested headlands with restaurant and inn-to-inn options
Read MoreA 750-mile pilgrimage that circles the Japanese island of Shikoku, connecting ancient Buddhist temples through cities, coastal towns, quiet villages, and forested mountain paths.
Read MoreOur guide to the scenic Via Dinarica White Trail, which traverses Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Albania, with karst plateaus and small mountain villages
Read MoreAfter thru-hiking the Pacific Northwest Trial from Glacier National Park to Olympic National Park, our guide shares tips and strategies for planning your own 1,250-mile backpacking trip.
The Corvallis to Sea Trail (C2C Trail) is a 62-mile backpacking trip through Oregon’s coastal range to Ona Beach on signed hiking trail from Corvallis to the Coast.
Read MoreTrip guide to Vermont’s Long Trail, 272-mile thru-hiking path in Green Mountain National Forest. We cover camping, shelters, resupply, gear lists, planning, transportation, logistics and more
Read MoreBikepack the 500-mile Colorado Trail from Denver to Durango. Ride your mountain bike on one of the most scenic Colorado bike trails. Whether you’re doing the Colorado Trail race or biking in sections, this guide includes campsites, water, resupply, gear and more.
Read MoreThe New England Trail (NET) is a ~200-mile new national scenic trail in CT and MA. This hiking and backpacking guide covers camping, water, resupply, logistics and more.
Read MoreThe Chilkoot Trail follows the first 33 miles of the Klondike Goldrush route. This recreational hiking and backpacking route is unique due to its dialed campground, campsite infrastructure, stunning views, and distinct loneliness of Chilkoot Pass.
Read MoreThe Timberline Trail is a 41-mile loop in Oregon that circumnavigates Mt. Hood (11,244 feet), a stratovolcano that is the highest point in Oregon and the fourth highest peak in the Cascade Range. This thru-hike shares miles on the west with the Pacific Crest Trail and has views of glaciers, waterfalls, wildflowers, other volcanos, and the world-famous architectural wonder of Timberline Lodge.
Read MoreHiking and climbing Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona has gained a reputation as one of the region’s most challenging peaks because of its steep climb. We include tips, strategies, getting there, water and more.
Read MoreOregon’s Three Sisters Loop is a 50-mile, 3-6 day backpacking trip that circumnavigates three volcanoes! A highlight of the Oregon Cascades, it passes through a waterfall, wildflower meadows, wilderness, the remains of an old lava flow, and more!
Read MoreThe Foothills Trail is a 77-mile footpath along the Blue Ridge Escarpment of North and South Carolina. Layered in history, water features, and mountain views, this 4-season-friendly route provides new scenery each day.
Read MoreWhether you’re planning a dream long-distance hike or section hiking parts of the JMT, this in-depth guide and JMT gear checklist has strategies for hiking and developing self-care routines to thrive on your journey.
Read MoreHere’s what we learned on 4 thru-hikes of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) — state-by-state strategy, gear lists, permits, resupply for section and thru hikers
Read MoreThe ~155-mile San Diego Trans County Trail (aka Sea to Sea Trail) is a winter thru-hike. This guide has a route, water, and resupply plan, and a gear list.
Read MoreThe 67-mile Santa Monica Mountains Backbone Trail in California is a winter-friendly hiking and backpacking destination. We demystify camping, logistics, water, trailheads and more.
Read MoreWalk in the footsteps of Ancestral Puebloans at Mesa Verde National Park. It offers narrow and beginner-friendly trails where you’ll traverse mesa and ancient cliff dwellings in an interactive park accessible to folks of all ages and abilities.
Read MoreThe Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument sits in the heart of Utah’s Canyon Country. To see the most possible canyons, check out this combo backpacking and packrafting trip that hit several highlight spots including Golden Cathedral, the Escalante River, and Coyote Gulch.
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