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  • 5 Epic High Routes Every Experienced Hiker Should Know
  • Chuck Lennon Hiking Trail

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eugeneweekly.com /2 weeks ago

Southern Loop

While I like to explore far and wide, sometimes it’s just nice to find a good hike near home. At the suggestion of my friend … Continue reading →

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thetrek.co /2 days ago

5 Epic High Routes Every Experienced Hiker Should Know

ou love backpacking, but after completing some long-distance thru-hikes, it’s starting to feel like old hat for you. Are you craving a new kind of hiking adventure? Perhaps you nee...

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floridahikes.com /4 weeks ago

Chuck Lennon Hiking Trail

A hiker-focused addition to Chuck Lennon Park, the Chuck Lennon Hiking Trail mimics the famous mountain bike trails but at a hiker's size.

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thetrek.co /3 weeks ago

Back to the Whites: The Pemi Loop

When I hiked through New Hampshire on my 2023 NOBO Appalachian Trail thru-hike, the White Mountains tested me in every way they could. I left thinking, Someday I’d like to come bac...

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thetrek.co /3 weeks ago

Why Most CDT Hikers Leave the Official Trail to Hike This Unique Alternate

he Continental Divide Trail is a 3,038.2-mile trail from Mexico to Canada, spanning five states and largely adhering to the geographic Continental Divide of the country. Technicall...

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eugeneweekly.com /1 month ago

Day-hike the PCT to Rosary Lakes 

The Pacific Crest Trail can sound like a daunting undertaking, especially when taken all together. There’s no need to feel intimidated. I’m no through-hiker, but … Continue reading...

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unofficialnetworks.com /1 week ago

Japan’s Longest Loop Trail Took 7 Years To Complete & It Was Well Worth The Wait

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Waterfall Matching

Today's hike brings me over Mount Wolf and down to a series of nearly-identical cascades, one of which I reached 4 days ago. Also, I bump into fellow bloggers for The Trek! The pos...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

The Lake Ozette Triangle. A Fun Thru-Hike of Epically Small Proportions.

In what may be the shortest “thru-hike” ever detailed on The Trek, I’d like to share with you the adventures my two friends and I had recently on the Washington coast. The post The...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Trail Update #8: Hiking to the Border Twice

When I reached Snoqualmie, fire closures made it impossible to continue north on the PCT. Many hikers decided to end their journeys there, while others opted to find alternate rout...

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floridahikes.com /1 week ago

Lehigh Trail

A dedicated corridor insulates most of the 6.7 mile linear route of the paved Lehigh Trail within the surrounding expanse of Palm Coast, allowing up to a 13.4 mile trip.

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bikepacking.com /1 month ago

Estrets d’Arnes Loop

Between the Ebro River and the mountains of Els Ports, the Estrets d’Arnes Loop unfolds through a landscape shaped by water, stone, wind, and silence. This 172-kilometer route cros...

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thetrek.co /1 week ago

Back on the trail in Virginia, headed South through Shenandoah

After leaving the trail in May, we are back for more in October    a thru hike has morphed into a series of section hikes…,.,.the goal remains unchanged 2,200 miles to Katahdin!!!!...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

PCT Days 114-122: Zeroing and RePCTing

After hiking for 36 days with only one zero day, I made it to Santiam Pass early enough to earn myself nearly a week off trail. My dad flew in to Portland from North Carolina to vi...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Year 2 Day 0 – Unfinished Business

My 2026 plans are to drive from California up to the Stevens Pass area, hike the last 200 miles in early August, and finish early enough to stop at PCT Trail Days on the drive home...

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thetrek.co /2 weeks ago

The Great Colorado Route: A Thru-Hiker Just Created a 1,700-Mile Loop Trail Around Colorado

onovan “Iceman” Rice just became the first successful thru-hiker of the Great Colorado Route (GCR), a 1700-mile loop trail of his own creation. The trail summits 47 of Colorado’s 1...

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thetrek.co /2 weeks ago

4 Days Across the Great Smoky Mountains Part 1

Distance: 72 miles Elevation Gain: 18,209 feet ⬆️  Elevation Loss: 18,100 feet down ⬇️ Ultralight Perversion & The Climb to Russell Field A day of rain chased away by...

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thetrek.co /1 week ago

How To Score 9 of the Most Competitive US Hiking Permits in 2027

Updated October 16, 2026 with confirmed 2027 permit dates, expected application windows, and the latest published fees. Some agencies haven’t announced their 2027 calendars or fees...

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floridahikes.com /1 month ago

LEAFS Preserve North

On the North Tract of LEAFS Preserve, explore a forest undergoing longleaf pine restoration along a well-defined loop with scenic views of Lake Alto.

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thetrek.co /3 weeks ago

Walking to Places I’ve only Driven to Before

It’s nostalgic to return as PCT hikers ourselves. We’ve officially reached on foot the southernmost part of the trail that we’ve driven to. The post Walking to Places I’ve only Dri...

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bikepacking.com /2 weeks ago

Multiple Records at the 2026 Arkansas High Country Race Northwest Loop

The 240-mile Northwest Loop at the 2026 Arkansas High Country Race follows a unique mix of gravel, forest roads, and pavement. Riders in each category set new records this year. Re...

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bikepacking.com /1 month ago

Olney Overnighter

You’ve got the gear and done a shakedown trip. Now, you’re ready for a proper test of your legs and bikepacking setup. Enter the Olney Overnighter! You’ll pass through Ourimbah, […...

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floridahikes.com /1 week ago

LEAFS Preserve South

South of the Lake Alto Canal, a mile loop introduces well-managed uplands of restored longleaf pine flatwoods in the South Tract of LEAFS Preserve.

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pdxmonthly.com /1 month ago

8 Essential Forest Park Hikes for Any Portland Explorer

First-timer? Super athlete? Bird-watcher? We’ve got a trail for you.

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