The standout trail in every US state — with mileage, elevation gain, difficulty, season notes, and a live trail map. Pick a state and start planning the next weekend out.
Class 3 fourteener with serious exposure. 5 mi with about 5,100 ft of elevation gain. Treat this as a full alpine day: pre-dawn start, extra food and water, navigation tools, and a weather check the morning of are non-negotiable.
Permitted hike to a travertine-rimmed gem of a lake. 0 mi with about 1,000 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Four 12k+ passes through the most photographed peaks in Colorado. 0 mi with about 7,800 ft of elevation gain. Treat this as a full alpine day: pre-dawn start, extra food and water, navigation tools, and a weather check the morning of are non-negotiable.
Colorado's tallest fourteener, on a beginner-friendly trail. 5 mi with about 4,500 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.
Alpine cirque at the base of Longs Peak's Diamond face. 4 mi with about 2,500 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.
