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Find trails near my ZIP →Skyline Trail
A steep alpine loop from Paradise with constant mountain views and fast-changing surface conditions.
- DISTANCE
- 5.5 mi
- GAIN
- 1,700 ft
- GRADE
- Hard
Emerald Lake Trail
A high-elevation lake hike where a short mileage can still mean cold, snow and slick tread.
- DISTANCE
- 3.6 mi
- GAIN
- 650 ft
- GRADE
- Moderate
Angels Landing
A steep, exposed route where dependable grip and a secure heel matter more than a heavy boot.
- DISTANCE
- 5.4 mi
- GAIN
- 1,488 ft
- GRADE
- Hard
Delicate Arch Trail
An exposed slickrock hike with little shade; outsole grip and heat management are the main footwear jobs.
- DISTANCE
- 3.2 mi
- GAIN
- 480 ft
- GRADE
- Moderate
Bright Angel to 1.5-Mile Resthouse
A short-on-paper canyon descent that saves its hardest work for the uphill return.
- DISTANCE
- 3.2 mi
- GAIN
- 1,120 ft
- GRADE
- Hard
Grinnell Glacier Trail
A long scenic mountain day with rock, exposure and enough mileage to punish a poor fit.
- DISTANCE
- 10.6 mi
- GAIN
- 1,600 ft
- GRADE
- Hard
Harding Icefield Trail
A relentless climb from rainforest to icefield overlook with wet footing and abrupt weather changes.
- DISTANCE
- 8.2 mi
- GAIN
- 3,500 ft
- GRADE
- Hard
Old Rag Circuit
A full-day circuit known for hands-on granite scrambling and sustained climbing.
- DISTANCE
- 9.4 mi
- GAIN
- 2,400 ft
- GRADE
- Hard
Franconia Ridge Loop
A steep, rocky New England classic where weather and underfoot conditions can change quickly above treeline.
- DISTANCE
- 8.6 mi
- GAIN
- 3,900 ft
- GRADE
- Hard
Alum Cave to Mount LeConte
A long forest climb with roots, slick rock and weather that can make waterproofing worthwhile.
- DISTANCE
- 11 mi
- GAIN
- 2,763 ft
- GRADE
- Hard
Mist Trail to Vernal Fall
A compact, steep waterfall route where spray can turn stone steps slick.
- DISTANCE
- 3 mi
- GAIN
- 1,000 ft
- GRADE
- Hard
Cascade Pass Trail
A steady climb to a dramatic alpine pass with long mileage and possible lingering snow.
- DISTANCE
- 7.4 mi
- GAIN
- 1,800 ft
- GRADE
- Hard
Lake 22 Trail
A famously wet forest hike with mud, roots and rocky drainage crossings.
- DISTANCE
- 5.4 mi
- GAIN
- 1,400 ft
- GRADE
- Moderate
Enchanted Rock Summit Trail
A short, steep granite climb where heat and smooth rock make grip and ventilation important.
- DISTANCE
- 1.3 mi
- GAIN
- 425 ft
- GRADE
- Moderate
Echo Canyon Trail
A steep desert workout with exposed rock, high heat risk and a demanding descent.
- DISTANCE
- 2.5 mi
- GAIN
- 1,420 ft
- GRADE
- Hard
Billy Goat Trail A
A low-elevation but technical boulder route where agility and close ground feel beat an overly stiff boot.
- DISTANCE
- 3.7 mi
- GAIN
- 300 ft
- GRADE
- Hard
Notch Trail
A short adventure with loose clay, exposed ledges and a log-ladder climb.
- DISTANCE
- 1.5 mi
- GAIN
- 125 ft
- GRADE
- Moderate
Multnomah–Wahkeena Loop
A waterfall-heavy loop with sustained climbing and frequent damp, mossy footing.
- DISTANCE
- 5 mi
- GAIN
- 1,600 ft
- GRADE
- Hard