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.
Permitted alpine basin many call the prettiest in the lower 48. 0 mi with about 4,500 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.
Seattle's after-work training mountain. 0 mi with about 3,150 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.
Wildflower meadows under Rainier. 5 mi with about 1,700 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Walk into a true temperate rainforest. 0 mi with about 500 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Glacier-fed turquoise lake — vivid. 0 mi with about 3,300 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.
Cliff-edge view of Rattlesnake Lake and the I-90 corridor. 1 mi with about 1,450 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Turquoise alpine lake beneath Dragontail Peak. 0 mi with about 2,300 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.
Quintessential temperate rainforest loop. 9 mi with about 100 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.
Heather meadows to a hanging glacier basecamp. 0 mi with about 4,000 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.
Sunrise-side basin under Rainier's Inter and Emmons Glaciers. 5 mi with about 1,700 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
