Trail Profile
IAT Ulster-Ireland: 279 Premier Coast-to-Coast Miles on the International Appalachian Trail
This is a sponsored post. The following profile of the IAT Ulster-Ireland is brought to you by Outdoor Recreation Northern Ireland. Traversing lush coastlines, rugged mountains, and everything
The Guadalupe Ridge Trail: 102 Miles of High Desert Hiking in West Texas
Agave. Prickly Pear. Catclaw. Lechuguilla. Acacia. All abound on the Guadalupe Ridge Trail, one of America's most challenging yet rewarding desert hikes within the National Parks system. And listen:
The Ice Age Trail: 1,200 Meandering Miles of Wisconsin’s Glacial Landscape
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail (IAT) traces the geological features and landscapes left behind by melting glaciers during the last ice age over 10,000 years ago. Its gentle terrain...
The Trap Hills: 40 Miles of Pure Gold in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
The North Country Trail (NCT) stretches more than 500 miles across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, but the 40 miles of it that cross the Trap Hills pack in more sweeping vistas...
The Ouachita Trail: 223 Rocky & Remote Miles Through the Mountains of Oklahoma and Arkansas
And now for something completely different: the Ouachita Mountains. Unless you live near this seldom-visited part of the country, the lovely Ouachita Trail may have passed under your radar. True,...
Uinta Highline Trail: 100 Miles in Utah’s Rugged Backcountry
When I say "Utah backpacking trip," your mind likely jumps to red rocks, massive canyons, and vast desert landscapes. However, in the northeastern corner of the state, the impressive Uinta...
5 Things You Should Know Before Hiking the Great Divide Trail
Is the Great Divide Trail on your thru-hike bucket list yet? If not, it’s time to add this stunning Canadian hike.
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...
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...