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.
Smokies classic past the namesake bluffs. 0 mi with about 2,800 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.
Grassy AT bald with 360 views. 4 mi with about 300 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.
Two waterfalls and blueberry meadows on the BRP. 2 mi with about 450 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.
4 mi with about 1,200 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. Because it's out-and-back, you can turn around at any overlook if weather or energy turns.
Highest peak east of the Mississippi. 0 mi with about 1,100 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Premier Smokies summit and lodge approach. 0 mi with about 2,800 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.
Granite-dome summit above the Davidson River. 5 mi with about 1,700 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.
Twin monadnocks west of Charlotte. 0 mi with about 1,100 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.
Cable-and-ladder climb to Calloway Peak, the high point of the Blue Ridge front. 2 mi with about 2,150 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.
Tom Branch, Indian Creek and Juney Whank Falls on a family-friendly loop. 4 mi with about 350 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.
