Trail Profile
Bay Circuit Trail: Thru-Hiking Boston’s Emerald Necklace
I found myself in a strange headspace when I got home from my recent thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. I planned a month and a half long break from thru-hiking...
A Life of Extremes
In the span of a couple days (and about 100 trail miles), it went from thunderstorms, rain and cold, to extreme heat, smoke and fire. Talk about opposite ends of...
The Olympic North Coast: 19 Miles of Magical Coastline in Olympic National Park
Note: Much of this hike is on Makah tribal lands, and the Makah reservation is currently closed to outside visitors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check local restrictions and...
Trail Profile: Backpacking PA’s Susquehannock Trail System
The Susquehannock Trail System (STS) traverses some of the most remote terrain in Pennsylvania, with more wildlife than people. Although numerous trails make up the STS, the route runs as...
The Black Forest Trail: 43 Miles of Pennsylvania’s Beautiful Forests
Beyond the Appalachian Trail, many backpackers overlook Pennsylvania as a backpacking destination. Hikers from Pennsylvania and surrounding states, however, appreciate the plentiful backpacking
5 Things You Should Know About the Lone Star Hiking Trail
Vic Hay contributed to this story. When I moved to Houston 17 years ago I had to do some research to find a trail of any decent length. There is...
The Great Range Traverse: Tackling the Premier Adirondack Hiking Challenge
For hikers looking to tackle one of the toughest challenges in the Adirondacks, look no further than the Great Range Traverse. Often compared to the Presidential Traverse of New Hampshire,...
Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim: Backpacking Guide to the Best of the Grand Canyon
In 2018, the Grand Canyon slapped me upside the head. I was attempting a Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim hike in two days, in freezing weather, without a sleeping pad, but I was detrimentally...
The Iceland Traverse: North to South
Iceland is aptly known as the “land of ice and fire.” The island country is home to glaciers, volcanos, waterfalls, lava fields, hot springs, and black sand beaches. Its incredibly...
A Guide to Volcano Loop Hikes in the Pacific Northwest
Dotted with wildflower-filled meadows, stunning waterfalls, and inviting alpine lakes, these Cascade volcano loop hikes belong on every backpacker’s bucket list.