Iconic alpine trail through the Sierra Nevada between Yosemite and Mt. Whitney.
Sierra Nevada Mountains 210 miles
High-elevation hike through the big and old Rocky Mountains, with resupply stops in historic mining towns.
Denver to Durango 480 miles
A surprisingly varied long walk through desert, mountains, forest, and across the incredible Grand Canyon.
Mexico border to Utah border 800 miles
Walk all the way around massive and spectacular Lake Tahoe on this convenient loop trail, perfect for a short thru hike.
Sierra Nevada Mountains 165 miles
A woodsy and rocky New England trek on America's oldest long-distance hiking trail.
Vermont 273 miles
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