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.
Granite scramble — most popular hike in the park. 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.
Most-photographed overlook on the entire AT. 7 mi with about 1,750 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Cracked quartzite tooth on the Triple Crown. 0 mi with about 1,500 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.
Six waterfalls and a swimming hole. 3 mi with about 1,650 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.
Tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi (cascading). 0 mi with about 1,200 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Shenandoah's highest summit. 9 mi with about 850 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
The most photographed spot on the AT. 8 mi with about 1,750 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.
Five-tier waterfall, tallest east of the Mississippi. 9 mi with about 1,050 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Quick brutal climb to a greenstone overlook above the Shenandoah Valley. 0 mi with about 750 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.
Bald granite knob with a 360° view of the Religious Range and the Priest. 2 mi with about 850 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
