TRIP GUIDES
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Trip guide to Vermontās Long Trail, 272-mile thru-hiking path in Green Mountain National Forest. We cover camping, shelters, resupply, gear lists, planning, transportation, logistics and more
Bikepack the 500-mile Colorado Trail from Denver to Durango. Ride your mountain bike on one of the most scenic Colorado bike trails. Whether youāre doing the Colorado Trail race or biking in sections, this guide includes campsites, water, resupply, gear and more.
The 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.
The 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.
This guide explores the unique features, high peaks, alpine lakes, challenging obstacles, and stunning hikes of Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado.
The 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.
The HexaTrek is a 3,034 km route that winds through 14 national parks and many of the major mountain ranges in the country, from the Vosges to the Pyrenees. I thru-hiked the entire trail over four months, navigating everything from snowy alpine passes to scorching southern ridgelines, and I can confidently say this trail deserves a spot on your bucket list.
Hiking and climbing Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona has gained a reputation as one of the regionās most challenging peaks because of its steep climb. We include tips, strategies, getting there, water and more.
Read our backpacking and thru-hiking guide to the Tahoe Rim Trail, a 174-mile hike in California and Nevada. We cover gear, permits, camping, water, logistics, and more.
The 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.
BACKPACKING & THRU-HIKING
WATER SPORTS
Want a beginner-friendly, flatwater river trip with great views? Visit Ruby Horsethief Canyon to experience 25-mile, year-round rafting down the Colorado River with red rock arches, sandy beaches, and side hikes from Colorado to Westwater, Utah.
Visit Voyageurs National Park, one of the least visited national parks, for a 3-day canoeing or kayaking trip on Kabetogama Lake during Spring, Summer, and Fall. You can see island campsites and Ellsworth Rock, garden, fish, star watch, and hike.
The reason they call the Salmon āThe River of No Returnā? Youāll never wanna leave! This 4-6 day whitewater rafting trip down the Main Fork of the Salmon, over beautiful high volume class III-IV rapids and pool-drop water, is a dream come true!
Fish scenic southern Colorado at one of the best fishing spots for wheelchair users. We cover rules/licenses, flies and gear, guided trips and disabled access
Bicycle Touring and Bikepacking
Bikepack the 500-mile Colorado Trail from Denver to Durango. Ride your mountain bike on one of the most scenic Colorado bike trails. Whether youāre doing the Colorado Trail race or biking in sections, this guide includes campsites, water, resupply, gear and more.
The Kokopelli Trail is a 143-mile desert bikepacking route that connects Fruita, Colorado, in western Colorado and Moab, Utah on singletrack and jeep roads
The White Rim Trail is one of the most iconic long-distance mountain bikepacking rides in the West. Traveling through remote canyon country, White Rim Road makes a 100-mile loop through the āIsland in the Skyā district of Canyonlands National Park.
With 150 miles of gravel hike-and-bike trail, the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP Trail) is one of the Eastās best pathways, perfect for leisurely bike rides. The old railroad follows beautiful waterways, weaving around Allegheny mountains and hills.
The C&O Canal Towpath is one of the East Coastās premiere bicycle pathways. This car-free hike and bike trail is 185-miles long, following the Potomac River from DC to Maryland. Campsites, hostels, bike shops, and more make this a pleasurable ride.
Find out what makes bikepacking the Lower Deschutes River Trail unique ā and why itās Oregonās best trail for your first overnight mountain biking trip.
national parks
The 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.
Walk in the footsteps of Ancestral Puebloans at Mesa Verde National Park. It offers narrow and beginner-friendly trails where youāll traverse mesa and ancient cliff dwellings in an interactive park accessible to folks of all ages and abilities.
The White Rim Trail is one of the most iconic long-distance mountain bikepacking rides in the West. Traveling through remote canyon country, White Rim Road makes a 100-mile loop through the āIsland in the Skyā district of Canyonlands National Park.
Visit Voyageurs National Park, one of the least visited national parks, for a 3-day canoeing or kayaking trip on Kabetogama Lake during Spring, Summer, and Fall. You can see island campsites and Ellsworth Rock, garden, fish, star watch, and hike.
A guide to backpacking Hawaiāi in HaleakalÄ National Park in Maui, including itineraries for the best 3-day overnight hikes in HaleakalÄ crater and to the summit
Mount Rainierās premier trail, the 93-mile Wonderland Trail, is a backpackerās dream. On this 5- to 10-day backpacking trip, you will circumnavigate Washingtonās Mt. Rainier, the most topographically prominent mountain in the lower 48.
DAY HIKING & CLIMBING TRIPS
Walk in the footsteps of Ancestral Puebloans at Mesa Verde National Park. It offers narrow and beginner-friendly trails where youāll traverse mesa and ancient cliff dwellings in an interactive park accessible to folks of all ages and abilities.
Whether youāre an experienced or novice outdoor rock climber, Californiaās Castle Rock State Park has something for you! Near the Bay Area, Castle Rock has a high density of famous boulder problems, as well as a respite from the nearby urban bustle.
For the past 400 days in quarantine, I have had the privilege of backpacking through a previously unexplored and uncharted territory called My Home. Hereās my survival guide to this exclusive and wildlife-filled destination.