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.
604 stairs alongside the tallest cascade east of the Mississippi. 1 mi with about 800 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.
Georgia's highest AT summit. 3 mi with about 1,400 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.
Southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. 5 mi with about 700 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Cherokee and Hemlock falls via steel staircases. 0 mi with about 600 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Backcountry hike to a multi-tiered swimming hole. 0 mi with about 800 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Suspension bridge over a 1,000-ft gorge with 5 waterfalls. 0 mi with about 850 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.
Atlanta-skyline view from a Civil War battlefield. 0 mi with about 700 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Granite-dome slab walk to the largest exposed monadnock east of the Mississippi. 8 mi with about 750 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Paved walk to twin waterfalls north of Helen. 8 mi with about 180 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.
Georgia's 'Little Grand Canyon' with multicolored erosion walls. 5 mi with about 300 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
