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.
Quartzite fin above the South Branch Potomac. 6 mi with about 900 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
High plateau bog with Canadian-zone ecology. 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.
Cliff-edge views of the New River Gorge Bridge. 4 mi with about 250 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.
Crag overlook into Blackwater Canyon. 8 mi with about 150 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.
One of the driest, most rugged ridges in the East. 0 mi with about 3,500 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.
Best photo overlook of Blackwater Canyon. 0 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.
Sub-arctic plateau with windswept boulder fields. 5 mi with about 350 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Loop above the famous Glade Creek Grist Mill. 2 mi with about 550 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Iconic working grist mill and a creekside loop in southern West Virginia. 8 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.
Wind-carved spruce, krummholz and views from West Virginia's 4,863-foot highpoint. 6 mi with about 450 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
