https://backpackingroutes.com/baker-johnson-lake-loop/
Baker-Johnson Lake Loop - Backpacking Routes
Oct 19, 2021 - The Baker-Johnson Lake Loop is a 13-mile, two-day hike through Great Basin National Park, one of the least-visited national parks in the country.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/category/50-200-miles/
50-200 miles Archives - Backpacking Routes
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https://backpackingroutes.com/zion-national-park-kolob-arch/
Zion National Park Kolob Arch - Backpacking Routes
Oct 19, 2021 - Kolob Arch is a 14-mile out-and-back in the northwest corner of Zion National Park. This section of Zion has ample backcountry campsites.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/about-us/
About BackpackingRoutes.Com - Backpacking Routes
Dec 8, 2020 - Backpacking Routes is a collection of thru-hikes, routes, and trails across the US sorted by length, region, and difficulty
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https://backpackingroutes.com/category/blog/trail-roundups/
Trail Roundups Archives - Backpacking Routes
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https://backpackingroutes.com/old-mt-baldy-three-ts-loop/
Old Mt. Baldy - Three T's Loop - Backpacking Routes
Oct 19, 2021 - The Old Mt. Baldy to Three T’s Loop is a challenging 22-mile trail in Southern California that can be hiked in 2-3 days.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/category/gear/
Gear Archives - Backpacking Routes
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https://backpackingroutes.com/lost-coast-trail/
Lost Coast Trail - Backpacking Routes
Oct 7, 2021 - The Lost Coast Trail is a 26-mile backpacking route along California’s North Coast. It can be hiked in 2-3 days.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/great-divide-trail/
Great Divide Trail - Backpacking Routes
Apr 20, 2022 - The Great Divide Trail is a 697-mile Canadian continuation of the CDT. It is ruggedly beautiful and requires a lot of planning. Plan for ~50 days to thru-hike.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/category/blog/essay/
Essay Archives - Backpacking Routes
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https://backpackingroutes.com/the-cold-river-loop/
The Cold River Loop - Backpacking Routes
Jan 23, 2025 - The heart of the Cold River Loop is a remote and wild hike along the Cold River in the Adirondacks High Peaks Wilderness.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/pop-tarts-on-the-middle-path/
Pop-Tarts on the Middle Path - Backpacking Routes
Apr 4, 2021 - Backpacking Routes co-founder Andrew Marshall finally realized that man could not live on Pop-Tarts alone.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/the-pemi-loop/
The Pemi Loop - Backpacking Routes
Feb 1, 2023 - The Pemi Loop is a 31-mile loop in New Hampshire's rugged White Mountains. It can be hiked in 2-4 days and is quite challenging.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/monadnock-sunapee-greenway-trail/
Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway Trail - Backpacking Routes
May 6, 2022 - The Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway Trail is a 48-mile end-to-end trail in New England that can be accomplished in 3-4 days
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https://backpackingroutes.com/death-hollow-loop/
Death Hollow Loop - Backpacking Routes
Dec 10, 2021 - The Death Hollow loop is a 23-mile route around Southern Utah, through canyons and on slickrock that can be completed in two days
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https://backpackingroutes.com/category/southwest/
Southwest Archives - Backpacking Routes
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https://backpackingroutes.com/granite-peak-via-west-rosebud-trailhead/
Granite Peak via West Rosebud Trailhead - Backpacking Routes
Oct 15, 2022 - Granite Peak is accessed via an out-and-back route - including scrambling - starting at the popular West Rosebud Trailhead to Mystic Lake.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/purgatory-creek-to-chicago-basin/
Purgatory Creek to Chicago Basin - Backpacking Routes
Nov 27, 2021 - Purgatory Creek to Chicago Basin is a 28-40 mile hike (depending on side trails) near Durango, CO with the option of bagging three 14'ers
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https://backpackingroutes.com/loyalsock-trail/
Loyalsock Trail - Backpacking Routes
Feb 19, 2024 - The Loyalsock Trail is a 60-mile trail in Pennsylvania. The trail features over a dozen waterfalls and can be hiked in 4-6 days.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/salomon-x-ultra-5-mid-gtx-review/
Salomon X Ultra 5 Mid GTX Review - Backpacking Routes
Mar 14, 2026 - The redesigned X Ultra 5 are good three-season boots that have a firm grip on the trail with a moderately cushioned outsole underneath.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/category/resources/
Resources Archives - Backpacking Routes
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https://backpackingroutes.com/point6-midweight-merino-wool-base-layers-review/
Point6 Midweight Merino Wool Base Layers Review - Backpacking Routes
Mar 14, 2026 - The Point6 Merino wool base layers are smooth-on-skin midweight layers good as the only layer in moderate temperatures and as a base layer when the temperature...
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https://backpackingroutes.com/inner-pemi-loop-trail/
Inner-Pemi Loop Trail - Backpacking Routes
Jun 3, 2022 - New Hampshire's Inner-Pemi Loop is located on old railroad beds from logging operations in the Pemigewasset Wilderness. This trail is moderately difficult,...
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https://backpackingroutes.com/category/blog/
Backpacking Routes Blog Archives - Backpacking Routes
The Backpacking Routes Blog covers timely outdoor news, gear updates, and the thoughts and ruminations of BPR editors and writers.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/teton-loop/
Teton Loop - Backpacking Routes
Mar 17, 2023 - The 55-mile Teton Loop is an alternative to other area trails, and an opportunity to experience the stunning Grand Teton National Park
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https://backpackingroutes.com/beaver-fever/?amp=1
Beaver Fever - Backpacking Routes
Aug 17, 2021 - Backpacking Routes co-founder Andrew Marshall contracted Giardia while hiking the Colorado Trail. The trail went fine. Life got messy once he was home though.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/the-arizona-trail/
The Arizona Trail - Backpacking Routes
Dec 6, 2022 - The Arizona Trail is an iconic hike, spanning 800 miles across the entire state of Arizona that takes around 6-8 weeks to complete.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/difficulty-scale-logistics/
Difficulty Scale: Logistics - Backpacking Routes
Sep 16, 2020 - Backpacking route categories based on logistics, such as terminus access, permitting, and land management.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/category/mountain-west/
Mountain West Archives - Backpacking Routes
Backpacking routes in Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana
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https://backpackingroutes.com/superior-hiking-trail/
Superior Hiking Trail - Backpacking Routes
Oct 19, 2021 - The Superior Hiking Trail is a 300-mile point-to-point backpacking route in Minnesota that can be hiked in 2-4 weeks.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/sawtooth-wilderness-loop/
Sawtooth Wilderness Loop - Backpacking Routes
Feb 8, 2023 - The Sawtooth Wilderness Loop is a remote backpacking loop trail in Idaho with easy camping and water access. It can be hiked in 4-6 days.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/gossamer-gear-lt5-trekking-poles-review/
Gossamer Gear LT5 Trekking Poles Review - Backpacking Routes
Mar 14, 2026 - The trail-tested Gossamer Gear LT5 trekking poles combine a sturdy grip on the trail with ultralight performance.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/paka-mayu-ultralight-jacket-review/
PAKA Mayu Ultralight Jacket Review - Backpacking Routes
Mar 14, 2026 - The PAKA Mayu is a lightweight cold weather puffy jacket that provides excellent warmth with the company's award-winning PAKAFILL insulation.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/beaver-fever/
Beaver Fever - Backpacking Routes
Aug 17, 2021 - Backpacking Routes co-founder Andrew Marshall contracted Giardia while hiking the Colorado Trail. The trail went fine. Life got messy once he was home though.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/wonderland-trail/
Wonderland Trail - Backpacking Routes
Oct 19, 2021 - The Wonderland Trail is a 93-mile loop around Mt. Rainier that can be hiked in 7-10 days. The permitting process is involved, so plan ahead for this one.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/snowbank-lake-trail/
Snowbank Lake Trail - Backpacking Routes
Apr 29, 2022 - Here's how to hike the 24-mile Snowbank Lake Trail in Minnesota. This is a loop trail that can be hiked in 2-3 days.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/lil-buddha-an-outside-of-the-year/
Lil Buddha, an Outsider of the Year - Backpacking Routes
Mar 4, 2022 - Lil Buddha was born in a Thai refugee camp after fleeing spillover of the Vietnam War. This year he hiked the CDT for AAPI hate. An interview with the Hmong...
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https://backpackingroutes.com/northville-placid-trail/
Northville-Placid Trail - Backpacking Routes
Oct 19, 2021 - The Northville-Placid Trail is a 138-mile thru-hike through the lower elevations of New York's Adirondacks. The well-marked trail takes 8-14 days, has frequent...
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https://backpackingroutes.com/biolite-range-400-headlamp-review/
BioLite Range 400 Headlamp Review - Backpacking Routes
Mar 14, 2026 - The Range 400 is BioLite's middle entry in the company's Range series. It's lightweight, provides 400 lumens of light, and has a fast-charging battery.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/coyote-gulch/
Coyote Gulch - Backpacking Routes
Jan 26, 2022 - Coyote Gulch is a dynamic, choose-your-own-adventure destination with routes from 11-mile loops to 45-mile out-and-backs. It features sweeping canyon walls,...
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https://backpackingroutes.com/the-maah-daah-hey-trail/
The Maah Daah Hey Trail - Backpacking Routes
Mar 16, 2023 - The Maah Daah Hey Trail is a moderately challenging 144-mile point-to-point backpacking route across western North Dakota
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https://backpackingroutes.com/high-sierra-trail/
High Sierra Trail - Backpacking Routes
Oct 19, 2021 - The High Sierra Trail is a 72-mile point-to-point backpacking route that traverses the Sierra Nevada west to east.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/mahoosuc-traverse/
Mahoosuc Traverse - Backpacking Routes
Aug 8, 2023 - The Mahoosuc Traverse is a 31-mile section hike on the Appalachian Trail in Maine. It is quite challenging, and can be completed in 2-4 days
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https://backpackingroutes.com/old-loggers-path/
Old Loggers Path - Backpacking Routes
Mar 16, 2022 - The Old Loggers Path is a 27-mile loop hike in northern Pennsylvania. It can be hiked in 2-3 days and is a perfect shakedown hike
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https://backpackingroutes.com/collegiate-peaks-loop/
Collegiate Peaks Loop - Backpacking Routes
May 6, 2022 - The Collegiate Peaks Loop is a 160-mile loop trail that circles the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness in central Colorado.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/outdoors-brings-us-joy-not-everyone-feels-welcome/
The Outdoors Brings Us Joy. But Does Everyone Feel Welcome? - Backpacking Routes
Dec 8, 2022 - We may feel relief and joy in the outdoors, but getting to that happy place isn't always easy for people whose skin color, ethnic background, or gender...
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https://www.backpacker.com/trips/?scope=anon
Backpacking Trips | Explore Hiking Trails and Backpacking Routes - Backpacker
Plan your dream backpacking trips using GPS, topo maps, street maps, and aerial photography. Read adventure travel stories from Backpacker.
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https://www.backpacker.com/trips/page/75/?scope=anon
Backpacking Trips | Explore Hiking Trails and Backpacking Routes - Backpacker
Plan your dream backpacking trips using GPS, topo maps, street maps, and aerial photography. Read adventure travel stories from Backpacker.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/backpacking-instagram-sucks-its-time-to-talk-about-it/
Backpacking Instagram Sucks. It’s Time to Talk About It. - Backpacking Routes
Jun 8, 2021 - We’re two decades in to the great social media experiment, and things aren’t going well. Backpacking Instagram is no exception.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/overnight-backpacking-gear-list/
Overnight Backpacking Gear List - Backpacking Routes
Oct 18, 2021 - Overnight trips are one of the best ways to get into backpacking. Here's the gear you should always have in your pack.
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https://backpackingroutes.com/gear-list-backpacking-in-the-mountain-west/
Mountain West / High-Elevation Backpacking Gear List - Backpacking Routes
Jun 30, 2021 - Here are our gear recommendations for mountainous backpacking trips, taking into consideration high elevations and dramatic temperature changes
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