Trail Profile

FarOut Listened — And the International AT got a BIG UPGRADE!

FarOut Listened — And the International AT got a BIG UPGRADE!

In response to rising interest and trail use, the Maine section of the International Appalachian Trail (IAT) has become much more hiker-friendly following a significant upgrade on the mobile

May 1, 2025 : Robert Greenier / "Moxie"
Peaks of the Balkans: 114 Unforgettable Miles in the Albanian Alps

Peaks of the Balkans: 114 Unforgettable Miles in the Albanian Alps

I had the privilege of hiking the Peaks of the Balkans trail last September, and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since. This 114-mile loop includes stages...

Apr 7, 2025 : Kelly Floro
33 Bucket-List Hikes You Can Do in a Long Weekend

33 Bucket-List Hikes You Can Do in a Long Weekend

Sometimes you just want to go for a good backpacking trip without having to quit your job or leave your entire life behind. I've handpicked shorter backpacking trails from every...

Mar 17, 2025 : Katie Jackson
The Northern New Mexico Loop: The Epic 523-Mile Thru-Hike You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

The Northern New Mexico Loop: The Epic 523-Mile Thru-Hike You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

The Northern New Mexico Loop (NNML) is a 523-mile route created by Brett Tucker. It circumnavigates the northern part of New Mexico. The loop takes 3-4 weeks to complete and...

Jan 20, 2025 : Jenn Wall
The Four Pass Loop: 26 Miles of High Mountain Colorado Paradise

The Four Pass Loop: 26 Miles of High Mountain Colorado Paradise

The renowned Four Pass Loop is perhaps the best-known hiking loop in all of North America. Located on the doorstep of Aspen, Colorado, and winding through both bustling, famous vistas...

Jan 6, 2025 : JT Simmons
The Allegheny Trail: 311 Miles Through  Wild and Wonderful West West Virginia

The Allegheny Trail: 311 Miles Through Wild and Wonderful West West Virginia

The Allegheny Trail (ALT) travels north to south through the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. The trail begins at the Mason-Dixon Line on the Pennsylvania border and extends south to...

Dec 30, 2024 : Troy Zohner
The Bigfoot Trail: A 358-Mile Journey Through the Wild in Far Northern California

The Bigfoot Trail: A 358-Mile Journey Through the Wild in Far Northern California

The Bigfoot Trail is a 358-mile trail that winds through the Klamath Mountains in northwest California and a small portion of southern Oregon, starting in the Yolla Bolly Wilderness and...

Dec 5, 2024 : Jenn Wall
Oregon Coast Trail: A 400 Mile Route Following the Coastline of Oregon

Oregon Coast Trail: A 400 Mile Route Following the Coastline of Oregon

The Oregon Coast Trail is a 400-ish-mile route that follows the length of the entire Oregon coastline. It's a low-elevation, relatively flat hiking route consisting primarily of beach walking and

Nov 14, 2024 : Jenn Wall
Ozark Highlands Trail: 254+ Miles Through the Arkansas Wilderness

Ozark Highlands Trail: 254+ Miles Through the Arkansas Wilderness

The Ozark Highlands Trail winds through the highest peaks of the most extensive highland area between the Rockies and the Appalachians. It is a full wilderness experience and can be...

Oct 10, 2024 : JT Simmons
12 Epic Multi-Night Loop Hikes in the US

12 Epic Multi-Night Loop Hikes in the US

Dilemma: you need a little backpacking trip to decompress from your stressful everyday life, but you’re too burnt out from your stressful everyday life to deal with the logistical hassle...

Jul 24, 2024 : Kelly Floro