DISTANCE (round-trip)80 mi (130 km) DIFFICULTY TIME7 days SOLITUDE Wandering Through Saskatchewan’s Vast and Peaceful Boreal ForestThe longest and newest trail in Saskatchewan stretches for more than 130 km through forested lakelands in Meadow Lake Provincial Park. And very few people know about it.This walk shows off the beauty of the the Boreal forest, a unique […]
DISTANCE (round-trip)18 mi (21km) DIFFICULTY TIME2-3 days ALTERNATIVE TOTrails in Big Bend National Park SOLITUDE Amazingly diverse hiking in a park that’s nearly forgottenHidden in Western Texas, Guadalupe Mountains National Park is one of the least-visited parks in the system. Bordered by Carlsbad Caverns to the North, this park is part of a large desert ecosystem. […]
DISTANCE (one-way)11 mi (18km) DIFFICULTY TIME1-2 days ALTERNATIVE TOSouthern sections of the Appalachian Trail SOLITUDE Trek to the top of the AppalachiansEscape the crowds but reap all the views, steep ascents, and rough terrain of the Appalachian mountains in this rugged summit-bagging trek. Often known as the Most Difficult Trail of the East, you’ll climb up […]
DISTANCE (round-trip)396mi (637.3km) DIFFICULTY TIME20-30 days ALTERNATIVE TOThe Continental Divide Trail SOLITUDE Through the Land of EnchantmentEnding or beginning in Albuquerque, the New Mexico section of the Grand Enchantment Trail stays in the remote reaches of America’s southwest, climbing high altitude mountains. The majority of New Mexico hiking takes place through Gila National Forest. The highlight […]
DISTANCE (round-trip)30 mi (48km) DIFFICULTY TIME3-4 days ALTERNATIVE TOThe Great Range Trail SOLITUDE Escape the crowds, not the beautyThe youngest mountain range in the Rockies, only 6-9 million years old, the Grand Tetons are some of the most photogenic and iconic mountains on the planet. Their awe striking beauty makes the park one of the […]
DISTANCE (round-trip)41mi (66km) DIFFICULTY TIME3-4 days ALTERNATIVE TOPacific Crest Trail SOLITUDE High Altitude SplendorEagle Cap Wilderness is the largest wilderness area in Oregon and it encompasses some of the most scenic terrain in the West. Also the state’s largest high alpine area, the flora and fauna are unique to the region and offer a glimpse […]
DISTANCE (round-trip)28 mi (45 km) DIFFICULTY TIME3-4 days SOLITUDE Drop into the depths of Canyon CountryThis loop trek in the heart of Southern Utah takes you through some of the area’s most distinct desert features: erosion-carved arches and bridges, waterfalls, wide open washes, narrow fins, plateaus of slick rock, and deep canyons filled with native cottonwoods and […]
DISTANCE (round-trip)111 mi (180km) DIFFICULTY TIME10-12 days ALTERNATIVE TOThe West Coast Trail SOLITUDE Hut to Hut Hiking Through Tranquil Old Growth ForestsThe Sunshine Coast Trail is the perfect alternative option to the often crowded West Coast Trail. Although it is close to Vancouver, it’s considered a hidden gem as not as many people have heard of it. […]
DISTANCE (round-trip)32 Mi (51km) DIFFICULTY TIME3-4 days ALTERNATIVE TOSawtooth Mountains SOLITUDE Magical, Unforgettable Idaho The White Cloud Mountains are one of the most recent wilderness areas in the country, designated in 2015. Most people associate Idaho politics with conservatism and not environmentalism but the society in this great state has a soft spot for wilderness. Smaller than the […]
DISTANCE (round-trip)40 mi (64 km) DIFFICULTY TIME4 days SOLITUDE A remote island oasisIsle Royale is one of the most remote and overlooked National Parks. The island has almost no services and you’re at the mercy of the local ferry to even get there.This trek begins from Copper Harbor in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where you catch a three-hour ferry […]
