Elk County trails

The Black Elk Peak Loop provides an unforgettable hiking experience through the stunning Black Hills. As you ascend, you’ll enjoy diverse landscapes, including expansive forests, towering rock formations, and sweeping views from the summit of Black Elk Peak, the highest point in South Dakota, where visitors…

Distance: 7.4 mi • Elevation gain: 441 m • Maximum elevation: 2,185 m

The Castle Peak hike via Montezuma Basin Road offers a beautiful yet challenging journey through the heart of Colorado's Elk Mountains. Starting from the rugged Montezuma Basin Road, hikers are treated to panoramic views of alpine meadows, towering peaks, and remnants of mining history. Along the route,…

Distance: 3.0 mi • Elevation gain: 919 m • Maximum elevation: 4,331 m

The Tomales Point Trail in Point Reyes National Seashore offers dramatic coastal views, with sweeping panoramas of both the Pacific Ocean and Tomales Bay. As you hike along the exposed bluffs, you'll encounter a variety of natural wonders, including the iconic Tule Elk, often spotted lounging in the grasslands…

Distance: 9.6 mi • Elevation gain: 408 m • Maximum elevation: 162 m

The Caprock Coulee Loop Trail offers a unique opportunity to experience the rugged beauty of Theodore Roosevelt National Park's North Unit. As you hike, you'll encounter expansive views of the Badlands, including striking buttes and layered rock formations that display vivid hues of red and gray. The trail…

Distance: 4.4 mi • Elevation gain: 201 m • Maximum elevation: 745 m

The hike to the Kuwohi Observation Tower offers stunning panoramic views from the highest point in the park, previously known as Clingmans Dome. As you ascend the paved, yet steep, trail, you'll be rewarded with vistas of expansive mountain ranges, including Sugarland Mountain and the Elkmont area. On clear…

Distance: 1.3 mi • Elevation gain: 106 m • Maximum elevation: 2,021 m

The White Bison Loop Trail offers a scenic and relatively easy hike through a mix of wooded areas and open spaces. Along the route, hikers can enjoy views of the serene Lone Elk Lake, the surrounding oak and hickory forests, and abundant wildlife, including elk and deer, which are often seen near the trail.…

Distance: 3.0 mi • Elevation gain: 118 m • Maximum elevation: 188 m

The Elk Mountain Trail offers a rewarding hiking experience with its gradual ascent leading to stunning panoramic views of the Wichita Mountains, Mount Lincoln and surrounding landscapes. Along the route, hikers can encounter unique geological features, including granite slabs and boulder formations, as well…

Distance: 2.3 mi • Elevation gain: 178 m • Maximum elevation: 678 m

The Bench Lakes Trail offers a captivating hiking experience marked by stunning mountain vistas and crystal-clear alpine lakes. As you ascend, you’ll traverse lush forests and open meadows, all while keeping an eye out for local wildlife, such as deer and elk, and on the Redfish Lake below. A few challenging…

Distance: 8.4 mi • Elevation gain: 395 m • Maximum elevation: 2,369 m

This loop trail to Black Elk Peak and Little Devil's Tower is an absolute gem for hikers exploring South Dakota's Black Hills. This well-maintained loop starts at Sylvan Lake and offers breathtaking panoramas, rugged rock formations, and a chance to experience two iconic summits in one trek. While challenging,…

Distance: 8.0 mi • Elevation gain: 570 m • Maximum elevation: 2,185 m

The Black Elk Peak Trail offers a fantastic hiking experience that combines natural beauty and cultural significance. Starting from Sylvan Lake, the trail winds through dense pine forests, rugged granite formations, and features the famous Cathedral Spires. The climb is moderately challenging, with rewarding…

Distance: 6.8 mi • Elevation gain: 458 m • Maximum elevation: 2,185 m

Lovers' Leap loop trail offers a delightful mix of scenery, starting with a climb through towering ponderosa pines and leading to sweeping views of the Black Hills. The rocky outcrop at the top provides breathtaking panoramas, including views of Mount Coolidge and Black Elk Peak, making the initial uphill…

Distance: 4.3 mi • Elevation gain: 225 m • Maximum elevation: 1,427 m

Loop hike from Banner Elk to Wildcat Lake via Lees-McRae College, Mill Pond and Hemlock Hill. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Forest #Lake

Distance: 4.7 mi • Elevation gain: 209 m • Maximum elevation: 1,180 m

Bike on the East Coast Greenway (ECG) via Elk Neck State Forest. #Bike #ECG #Nature #Forest

Distance: 25.4 mi • Elevation gain: 403 m • Maximum elevation: 60 m

Hike to the Blue Glacier under Mount Olympus via Hoh River Trail, Elk Lake and Blue Glacier Primitive Trail in The Olympic National Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Glacier #River #Lake #Nature #Forest #Park

Distance: 17.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,920 m • Maximum elevation: 1,565 m

Sunday Views NH

Distance: 33.1 mi • Elevation gain: 977 m • Maximum elevation: 458 m

Around Mount Kearsarge Klassic route

Distance: 57.1 mi • Elevation gain: 1,446 m • Maximum elevation: 473 m

Distance: 16.5 mi • Elevation gain: 373 m • Maximum elevation: 392 m

Distance: 14.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,306 m • Maximum elevation: 3,028 m

Pennsylvania, hiking

Distance: 2.2 mi • Elevation gain: 31 m • Maximum elevation: 601 m

Distance: 0.4 mi • Elevation gain: 23 m • Maximum elevation: 601 m

Distance: 6.1 mi • Elevation gain: 88 m • Maximum elevation: 445 m