Park County GPS tracks

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: 4.5 Km • Elevation gain: 26 m • Maximum elevation: 11 m

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: 24.6 Km • Elevation gain: 18 m • Maximum elevation: 5 m

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: 8.4 Km • Elevation gain: 14 m • Maximum elevation: 11 m

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: 1.3 Km • Elevation gain: 0 m • Maximum elevation: 2 m

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Distance: 7.4 Km • Elevation gain: 766 m • Maximum elevation: 1,681 m

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: 1.2 Km • Elevation gain: 13 m • Maximum elevation: 762 m

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: 3.8 Km • Elevation gain: 85 m • Maximum elevation: 774 m

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: 8.4 Km • Elevation gain: 171 m • Maximum elevation: 815 m

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: 1.3 Km • Elevation gain: 44 m • Maximum elevation: 825 m

The Painted Canyon Trail offers an exceptional way to experience the stunning landscapes of the Badlands. The trail takes hikers down into the canyon, revealing sweeping vistas of colorful rock formations shaped by centuries of erosion, with hues of purple, red, and yellow. Along the way, visitors may…

Distance: 6.8 Km • Elevation gain: 130 m • Maximum elevation: 846 m

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: 1.4 Km • Elevation gain: 75 m • Maximum elevation: 847 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: 7.1 Km • Elevation gain: 201 m • Maximum elevation: 745 m

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: 3.2 Km • Elevation gain: 182 m • Maximum elevation: 393 m

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: 6.7 Km • Elevation gain: 207 m • Maximum elevation: 238 m

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: 4.2 Km • Elevation gain: 191 m • Maximum elevation: 383 m

Distance: 3.4 Km • Elevation gain: 20 m • Maximum elevation: 169 m

Distance: 7.1 Km • Elevation gain: 190 m • Maximum elevation: 1,730 m

Distance: 6.6 Km • Elevation gain: 168 m • Maximum elevation: 1,208 m

Distance: 1.7 Km • Elevation gain: 19 m • Maximum elevation: 14 m

The hike to Devil's Kettle Falls offers a blend of serene forest paths, river views, and the excitement of its famed geological mystery. The trail begins with a gentle incline through dense woodlands, punctuated by occasional river glimpses and resting spots, before reaching the steep staircase that leads to…

Distance: 3.2 Km • Elevation gain: 126 m • Maximum elevation: 254 m

The hike to Baptism River High Falls provides an immersive journey through some of Minnesota's most scenic forestland. Starting near the visitor center, the trail meanders alongside the Baptism River, passing rocky outcroppings and tree-lined banks before reaching the 60-foot High Falls, the tallest waterfall…

Distance: 4.8 Km • Elevation gain: 115 m • Maximum elevation: 274 m

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: 2.9 Km • Elevation gain: 43 m • Maximum elevation: 250 m

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: 6.4 Km • Elevation gain: 161 m • Maximum elevation: 301 m

The Lebanon Hills Loop is a scenic hike that immerses you in the tranquil beauty of this regional park, offering a peaceful escape from the city. The trail meanders through lush forests, past picturesque lakes, and over boardwalks that enhance the hiking experience. Along the route, you'll encounter varied…

Distance: 8.3 Km • Elevation gain: 92 m • Maximum elevation: 300 m

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: 5.5 Km • Elevation gain: 92 m • Maximum elevation: 294 m

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: 6.2 Km • Elevation gain: 44 m • Maximum elevation: 224 m

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: 4.7 Km • Elevation gain: 78 m • Maximum elevation: 254 m

The Petrified Forest Trail offers a fascinating journey through a striking mix of geological history and natural beauty. As you hike, you'll encounter expansive badlands, rolling prairies, and the intriguing remnants of ancient trees turned to stone. The trail provides close-up views of large petrified wood…

Distance: 8.4 Km • Elevation gain: 173 m • Maximum elevation: 832 m

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: 0.8 Km • Elevation gain: 28 m • Maximum elevation: 717 m

Distance: 1.5 Km • Elevation gain: 4 m • Maximum elevation: 179 m

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: 5.6 Km • Elevation gain: 226 m • Maximum elevation: 250 m

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: 5.1 Km • Elevation gain: 46 m • Maximum elevation: 298 m

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: 1.8 Km • Elevation gain: 81 m • Maximum elevation: 310 m

The Empire Bluff Trail offers a rewarding hike through a beech-maple forest, leading to a spectacular viewpoint overlooking Lake Michigan. As you progress along the trail, you’ll experience diverse natural scenery, from shady wooded areas to scenic overlooks with views of the sweeping dunes, the…

Distance: 2.7 Km • Elevation gain: 81 m • Maximum elevation: 300 m

The Catawba Falls Trail offers a scenic journey through Pisgah National Forest, guiding hikers along a gentle riverside path rich with historic stonework, lush vegetation, and streams that punctuate the quiet, wooded landscape. About halfway up, hikers encounter a historic dam that forms a small waterfall,…

Distance: 4.0 Km • Elevation gain: 205 m • Maximum elevation: 695 m

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: 10.0 Km • Elevation gain: 183 m • Maximum elevation: 143 m

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: 5.2 Km • Elevation gain: 142 m • Maximum elevation: 1,621 m

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: 3.3 Km • Elevation gain: 233 m • Maximum elevation: 1,465 m

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: 4.5 Km • Elevation gain: 161 m • Maximum elevation: 1,148 m

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: 3.9 Km • Elevation gain: 188 m • Maximum elevation: 691 m