DISTANCE (round-trip)220 mi (354 km) DIFFICULTY TIME11-22 days ALTERNATIVE TONorth Country Trail SOLITUDE Hike like a fur trader!The northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan is rich in history, lakes, and sand. You’ll hike from some of the most beautiful sand dunes on Lake Michigan all the way to stunning views of Lake Huron. What could be better? At […]
DISTANCE (round-trip)22.3 mi (35.88km) DIFFICULTY TIME3-4 days ALTERNATIVE TOArt Loeb Trail SOLITUDE Extreme Topography in the Blue Ridge MountainsThe Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina are some of the most beautiful mountains in the world. Western North Carolina features some incredible hiking, and I’m not just talking about Smoky Mountain National Park. This entire region […]
DISTANCE (one-way)812 mi (1307 km) DIFFICULTY TIME1-3 months SOLITUDE The challenge of a lifetimeFrom Arches to Zion via the Grand Canyon, the Hayduke Trail is a long-distance route through the heart of canyon country. This extremely rugged, extremely challenging, and extremely remote path is for the experienced desert backpacker seeking a backcountry challenge like no […]
DISTANCE (one way)195 mi (314 km) DIFFICULTY TIME3 – 6 weeks ALTERNATIVE TOThe John Muir Trail SOLITUDE Extreme elevation, extreme challenge, and extreme solitudeThe Sierra High Route may well be the country’s most spectacular and formidable route. Though it traverses the same country and largely parallels the John Muir Trail, the brave souls who accept the challenge […]
DISTANCE (round-trip)500 mi (805 km) DIFFICULTY TIME3 – 6 weeks ALTERNATIVE TOThe Continental Divide Trail SOLITUDE Explore the magic of the mountainsFording raging rivers, summiting snow-capped peaks, steeping in hot springs, and carefully descending into steep canyons are just some of the fun you’ll have on this unmarked route through the Land of Enchantment. The Northern New […]
DISTANCE (round-trip)17 mi (27.4 km) DIFFICULTY TIME2-3 days ALTERNATIVE TONorth Country Trail SOLITUDE The Gales of November Remember.Lake Superior can be one of the most beautiful and most harsh locations in the North. The Lake Superior Hiking Trail is located near some of the best hiking in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Even though the trail itself […]
DISTANCE (round-trip)319 mi (513 km) DIFFICULTY TIME20 – 32 days ALTERNATIVE TOAppalachian Trail SOLITUDE Maybe the Most-Overlooked Long Trail on the East CoastJust an hour northwest of Knoxville is an overlooked park called Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. It’s quite a mouthful. It’s also the southern terminus of the Sheltowee Trace Trail. At […]
DISTANCE (round-trip)192 mi (309 km) DIFFICULTY TIME14 days SOLITUDE A Wild Prairie Loop Just Outside of EdmontonCelebrating its half century anniversary in 2017, this 309 km epic trail will take you through Eastern and Southern Alberta’s peaceful and wild grassland, rolling meadows, streams and lakes. It is hidden in plain sight and loops around the city of […]
DISTANCE (round-trip)55 mi (88km) DIFFICULTY TIME5-7 days ALTERNATIVE TOTrails in Jasper National Park SOLITUDE Bushwhacking Through the Wild BC BackcountryMount Robson Provincial Park is a must-visit – it has all of the beauty and wildlife of the Canadian Rockies but it is much less crowded than nearby Jasper. This journey is designated as a “route” […]
DISTANCE (round-trip)29 mi (48 km) DIFFICULTY TIME2 days SOLITUDE Trek the Rugged Coast of Terra NovaThis hike through the wilds of Newfoundland will take you through two former settlements that were once thriving and are now abandoned to nature. Plus, you’ll explore the remnants of pine forest and the rugged coast of Terra Nova National Park. A peaceful […]
