Park to Park Loop GPS tracks

Hike from Happy Isles to Half Dome via John Muir Trail, Merced River, Vernal Fall and Mist Trail in the Yosemite National Park. #Hike #Mountain #Nature #Forest #River #Fall #Yosemite #Park

Distance: 15.4 mi • Elevation gain: 6,506 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,816 ft

Hiking to Vernal Fall and Emerald Pool is an unforgettable adventure! The trail starts easy, but be ready for steep climbs and a series of misty granite steps, especially near the falls, where the refreshing spray from Vernal Fall makes the journey exhilarating. At the top, you'll be rewarded with stunning…

Distance: 3.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,427 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,144 ft

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Distance: 2.8 mi • Elevation gain: 236 ft • Maximum elevation: 75 ft

The John Chesnut Sr. Park Loop Trail offers a scenic and tranquil experience, winding through lush floodplain forests, cypress swamps, and wetlands. Along the path, hikers can enjoy views of Lake Tarpon, observe local wildlife like herons and alligators, and explore boardwalks that traverse marshy areas. The…

Distance: 2.8 mi • Elevation gain: 85 ft • Maximum elevation: 36 ft

The Shark Valley Loop Trail offers an immersive experience in the heart of Everglades National Park, where visitors can enjoy diverse wildlife sightings, such as alligators, turtles, and a variety of bird species, including herons and egrets. The highlight of the trail is the Shark Valley Observation Tower,…

Distance: 15.3 mi • Elevation gain: 59 ft • Maximum elevation: 16 ft

This loop offers a serene escape into nature with scenic views of the Econlockhatchee River and lush, subtropical forest landscapes. Hikers will encounter a variety of wildlife, including the chance to spot alligators along the riverbanks, as well as peaceful forest environments dotted with marshes and creeks.…

Distance: 5.2 mi • Elevation gain: 46 ft • Maximum elevation: 36 ft

The Anhinga Loop Trail is an excellent choice for those seeking an easy yet rewarding nature walk. As you traverse its boardwalks and paved pathways, you can expect to observe a variety of wildlife, including alligators basking in the sun, anhingas and cormorants gliding gracefully through the air, and turtles…

Distance: 0.8 mi • Elevation gain: 0 ft • Maximum elevation: 7 ft

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Distance: 6.2 mi • Elevation gain: 459 ft • Maximum elevation: 138 ft

The Pike Island Loop Trail offers a tranquil escape with its winding paths through a mix of lush forests and open landscapes, encircling Pike Island where the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers converge. Hikers are treated to striking views of both rivers, alongside peaceful stretches of shoreline, especially…

Distance: 3.9 mi • Elevation gain: 144 ft • Maximum elevation: 735 ft

The Coal Vein Trail offers a captivating journey through unique geological formations and remnants of a long-burning coal seam. Hikers pass colorful rock layers, clinker deposits, and exposed clay, with interpretive markers explaining the area’s geological history. The trail is easy to moderate, making it an…

Distance: 0.8 mi • Elevation gain: 43 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,500 ft

The hike to Sperati Point offers a unique blend of tranquility and impressive views. Starting from the Oxbow Overlook, the trail gently winds through open prairie, revealing sweeping vistas of the Little Missouri River, rugged badlands, and surrounding grasslands. As hikers reach Sperati Point, they are…

Distance: 2.4 mi • Elevation gain: 279 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,539 ft

This loop offers a dynamic hiking experience through Theodore Roosevelt National Park's diverse landscapes. Hikers can expect expansive views of the park’s rugged badlands, rolling prairies, and the winding Little Missouri River. Along the way, visitors may encounter a variety of wildlife, from prairie dogs…

Distance: 5.2 mi • Elevation gain: 561 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,674 ft

The Boicourt Trail is a brief but captivating route that offers visitors a chance to explore the dramatic Badlands landscape. The trail begins with a paved path, providing easy access to stunning views of expansive valleys and distant buttes, including the striking Buck Hill. Continuing beyond the paved…

Distance: 0.8 mi • Elevation gain: 144 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,707 ft

The Painted Canyon Loop Trail offers an excellent opportunity to explore the Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s striking geological features. As you hike, you'll descend into the canyon, taking in sweeping views of the colorful badlands and unique rock formations. Along the way, you may spot wildlife such as…

Distance: 0.9 mi • Elevation gain: 246 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,779 ft

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: 659 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,444 ft

This loop in Kentucky’s Natural Bridge State Resort Park takes hikers through a vibrant forest landscape, leading to sweeping cliffside views and impressive sandstone formations. Notable highlights include the breathtaking view from atop the Natural Bridge and the thrilling descent through narrow rock…

Distance: 2.0 mi • Elevation gain: 597 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,289 ft

This loop in Mammoth Cave National Park offer a diverse range of outdoor experiences, showcasing Kentucky’s unique geological features. Hikers can expect to see sweeping views of the Green River and its surrounding bluffs, sinkholes, and natural springs, while walking through shaded woodlands, past limestone…

Distance: 4.2 mi • Elevation gain: 679 ft • Maximum elevation: 781 ft

Natural Bridge and Battleship Rock Trail offers hikers a fantastic experience of Kentucky's natural beauty. Along the route, you'll encounter the iconic Natural Bridge, a large sandstone arch with stunning views of the surrounding forest and cliffs. The trail continues to Battleship Rock, where you can…

Distance: 2.6 mi • Elevation gain: 627 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,257 ft

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Distance: 51.4 mi • Elevation gain: 3,986 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,847 ft

The Minnehaha Creek Loop Trail offers a serene, accessible urban hike with charming views and diverse landscapes within the heart of Minneapolis. Beginning near the iconic 53-foot Minnehaha Falls, the trail takes you through lush parkland, along a fast-moving creek, and down to the banks of the Mississippi…

Distance: 1.8 mi • Elevation gain: 141 ft • Maximum elevation: 820 ft

The North River Loop Trail offers a dynamic hiking experience with diverse landscapes, including river views, lush forests, and open meadows. Along the route, hikers can spot a variety of wildlife, including bald eagles, and enjoy picturesque vistas over the St. Croix River. With moderate elevation changes and…

Distance: 4.0 mi • Elevation gain: 528 ft • Maximum elevation: 988 ft

The Silver Creek Loop Trail offers a memorable outdoor experience, showcasing a variety of natural elements. Hikers are greeted with picturesque views of the St. Louis River and Silver Creek, as well as sections of dense hardwood forests filled with birch and basswood trees. Along the route, the landscape…

Distance: 3.4 mi • Elevation gain: 302 ft • Maximum elevation: 965 ft

This loop offers a rich blend of scenic landscapes and tranquility. Hikers are treated to diverse views of the park's iconic waterfalls, including the quieter Fifth Falls, as well as peaceful stretches along the Gooseberry River, which contrasts with the more crowded upper falls. The trails wind through lush…

Distance: 2.9 mi • Elevation gain: 256 ft • Maximum elevation: 833 ft

The Wind Canyon Loop Trail offers a scenic and relatively easy hike, ideal for those looking to experience the park's dramatic badlands landscapes in a short amount of time. The trail follows wind-eroded cliffs that rise above the Little Missouri River, providing sweeping views of the river valley and the…

Distance: 0.5 mi • Elevation gain: 92 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,352 ft

This loop provides a scenic hike with varied landscapes, beginning along the serene shores of Scarlet Oak Pond and climbing to viewpoints like Hawk Rock and Cactus Ledge, where sweeping views extend across Bergen County and, on clear days, toward the New York City skyline. This trail is highlighted by its…

Distance: 3.5 mi • Elevation gain: 741 ft • Maximum elevation: 820 ft

The Maybury Hiking Trail offers a peaceful escape into nature, winding through a variety of landscapes including dense woods, open grasslands, and scenic views of a pond. Along the route, hikers can observe a rich diversity of wildlife, including various bird species, and in the spring, the forest floor comes…

Distance: 3.1 mi • Elevation gain: 151 ft • Maximum elevation: 978 ft

The Sugarloaf Mountain Loop Trail provides a rewarding hike through a lush forest canopy. As you ascend, you will encounter impressive rock outcroppings and an evolving landscape that transitions into wooden stairs as you near the summit. At the top, the panoramic views encompass the vastness of Lake Superior,…

Distance: 1.1 mi • Elevation gain: 266 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,017 ft

The Company Mill Loop Trail weaves through picturesque hardwood forests, hugging the banks of Crabtree Creek before ascending into quiet ridges. Hikers can enjoy a blend of open creekside views, where remnants of an old mill create a peaceful spot to rest, and more secluded sections under a canopy of pines and…

Distance: 6.2 mi • Elevation gain: 600 ft • Maximum elevation: 469 ft

The Graveyard Fields Loop Trail offers hikers an immersive journey through diverse landscapes, leading to two picturesque waterfalls. As you traverse the trail, you’ll pass through open meadows and lush forests, with sections of boardwalks that cross over wild blueberry patches during the summer months​.…

Distance: 3.2 mi • Elevation gain: 466 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,318 ft

The Whiteside Mountain Loop Trail offers a striking blend of natural beauty and rich history in North Carolina's Nantahala National Forest. As you hike, the views are dominated by towering cliffs that drop over 750 feet to the valley below, offering sweeping panoramas of the surrounding mountain ranges,…

Distance: 2.1 mi • Elevation gain: 764 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,806 ft

The Crabtree Falls Loop Trail offers a beautiful and moderately challenging hike. As you descend through a lush oak-hickory forest, you'll pass over rocky sections, switchbacks, and a series of stone steps, all of which make the journey to the falls both scenic and rewarding. At the base, the waterfall…

Distance: 2.8 mi • Elevation gain: 528 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,766 ft

This Waterfalls Loop via the Deep Creek Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers a serene and scenic hiking experience. Along the way, hikers encounter three picturesque waterfalls: Juney Whank Falls, Indian Creek Falls and Tom Branch Falls. Each waterfall has its own charm, with the cascading…

Distance: 2.4 mi • Elevation gain: 617 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,267 ft

The Grotpeter Loop Trail offers a moderately challenging hike with scenic segments that include shaded woodland paths and sections along Kiefer Creek. The trail features a mix of gradual climbs and rocky descents, notably Cardiac Hill, which adds intensity and appeal for more adventurous hikers and mountain…

Distance: 4.5 mi • Elevation gain: 377 ft • Maximum elevation: 630 ft

The Lone Wolf Loop Trail offers a captivating mix of natural beauty and rich history. As you hike, you'll enjoy sweeping views of the Meramec River valley from the bluffs, followed by a descent through shaded forested areas with fern-covered hillsides. The trail also takes you alongside Kiefer Creek, providing…

Distance: 1.7 mi • Elevation gain: 279 ft • Maximum elevation: 620 ft

The Mina Sauk Falls Loop Trail offers a challenging yet rewarding hike through the rugged terrain of the St. Francois Mountains. As the trail progresses, hikers are treated to panoramic views of rocky outcrops and dense forests, with the highlight being the majestic Mina Sauk Falls, Missouri's tallest…

Distance: 3.0 mi • Elevation gain: 443 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,768 ft

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: 387 ft • Maximum elevation: 617 ft

The Sandstone Canyon Loop Trail offers an engaging outdoor experience with diverse landscapes. Hikers are treated to dramatic views of rugged canyons, towering sandstone cliffs, and meandering creeks, all enveloped in lush forest. Along the trail, you may spot intriguing rock formations, wildflowers in the…

Distance: 4.0 mi • Elevation gain: 495 ft • Maximum elevation: 797 ft

The Riverscene Trail Loop offers a variety of scenic landscapes, ranging from rugged cliffs with expansive river valley views to tranquil riverside paths shaded by towering trees. The trail takes hikers along the edge of the Meramec River, providing several opportunities to take in panoramic vistas of the…

Distance: 3.4 mi • Elevation gain: 312 ft • Maximum elevation: 587 ft

The Swallow Falls Canyon Loop Trail offers a scenic, moderately easy hike through an area known for its lush forests and beautiful waterfalls. As you walk, you'll pass by the majestic Muddy Creek Falls, which is Maryland’s tallest waterfall, along with Swallow Falls, Lower Swallow Falls, and Tolliver Falls.…

Distance: 1.2 mi • Elevation gain: 151 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,379 ft

The Mount Moosilauke Loop offers a rewarding hiking experience with diverse terrains and stunning views throughout the journey. Hikers will traverse rocky paths through dense forest, with occasional views opening up to alpine landscapes as they approach the summit. At the top, panoramic vistas stretch across…

Distance: 7.4 mi • Elevation gain: 2,398 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,783 ft