Mount Beauty GPS tracks

The Twin Sisters Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park offers a challenging yet rewarding hike with stunning panoramic views. As hikers ascend through dense forests, they are treated to glimpses of Longs Peak, Estes Cone, and other peaks of the Front Range, especially after passing the treeline. The trail…

Distance: 6.9 mi • Elevation gain: 688 m • Maximum elevation: 3,464 m

Hiking the Four-Mile Trail to Glacier Point offers some of the best views in Yosemite National Park, with expansive vistas unfolding gradually as you ascend. Along the way, hikers can admire iconic landmarks like Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, and Half Dome, as well as the deep reaches of Tenaya Canyon. Though…

Distance: 4.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,254 m • Maximum elevation: 2,208 m

The Alum Cave Trail to Mount LeConte offers a stunning and challenging hike through the Great Smoky Mountains. Starting with gentle inclines through lush forest, highlights include crossing Alum Cave Creek, the natural arch of Arch Rock, and panoramic views from Inspiration Point. Beyond the iconic Alum Cave…

Distance: 12.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,206 m • Maximum elevation: 1,994 m

The Upper Captain Ahab Loop Trail offers an exhilarating hike, featuring stunning desert landscapes and rugged terrain. As you traverse the winding path, you'll be treated to sweeping views of the Moab valley, the La Sal Mountains in the distance, and the Colorado River below. The trail is a technical…

Distance: 8.6 mi • Elevation gain: 537 m • Maximum elevation: 1,494 m

The Carriage Room Museum Loop at Wunderlich County Park offers a delightful blend of history and natural beauty. The trail leads hikers through lush redwood groves, oak woodlands, and open meadows, providing scenic vistas of the San Francisco Peninsula. Along the route, visitors can enjoy the tranquility of…

Distance: 7.2 mi • Elevation gain: 552 m • Maximum elevation: 440 m

This loop offers an excellent combination of rugged desert beauty and rewarding vistas. As you ascend the Peralta Canyon Trail, the trail weaves through a vibrant Sonoran Desert landscape, featuring towering saguaro cacti and jagged rock pinnacles. Once reaching Fremont Saddle, hikers are treated to a…

Distance: 5.4 mi • Elevation gain: 499 m • Maximum elevation: 1,162 m

Hiking to Saddleback offers a rugged adventure amidst the stunning desert landscape of Tucson, Arizona. Along the route, hikers are treated to expansive views of Sabino Canyon and Bear Canyon, with striking features like towering saguaro cacti, prickly pear, and diverse birdlife. The challenging ascents…

Distance: 5.6 mi • Elevation gain: 578 m • Maximum elevation: 1,334 m

The Snow Lake Trail offers a scenic and moderate hike with expansive views of both lush forests and striking mountain landscapes. Hikers are treated to vistas of the sparkling blue waters of Snow Lake, framed by the towering peaks of Chair Peak and other nearby summits, which provide a stunning backdrop…

Distance: 6.0 mi • Elevation gain: 520 m • Maximum elevation: 1,324 m

The Timpooneke Trail to the summit of Mount Timpanogos offers an awe-inspiring hike through diverse landscapes, starting in lush forests and gradually transitioning into alpine meadows and rocky terrain. Along the route, hikers can enjoy expansive views of the Wasatch Mountains, the distant valley below, and…

Distance: 7.1 mi • Elevation gain: 1,470 m • Maximum elevation: 3,559 m

The Hurricane Hill Nature Trail offers a relatively easy, yet rewarding hike within Olympic National Park, providing stunning panoramic views from Hurricane Ridge. As you ascend, you'll be treated to sweeping vistas of snow-capped peaks, including Mount Olympus, while also spotting vibrant wildflower meadows…

Distance: 1.6 mi • Elevation gain: 243 m • Maximum elevation: 1,743 m

The Cholla Trail to the summit of Camelback Mountain offers a captivating yet demanding hiking experience, with diverse terrain ranging from gentle slopes to challenging rock scrambles as you approach the peak. The trail provides stunning views of the Phoenix cityscape and surrounding desert landscapes,…

Distance: 1.4 mi • Elevation gain: 360 m • Maximum elevation: 792 m

The Millbrook Mountain and Gertrude’s Nose Trail Loop is a captivating hiking experience that showcases the rugged beauty of the Shawangunk Ridge. As you ascend, expect to be surrounded by ancient pitch pines and diverse flora, while the trail offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Hudson Valley and…

Distance: 7.0 mi • Elevation gain: 306 m • Maximum elevation: 546 m

The Skyline Trail is a challenging loop hike that rewards adventurous visitors with sweeping views of the surrounding Ouachita Mountains, lush forests, glimpses of the Mountain Fork River below and even a hidden waterfall nestled in the forest. The trail leads hikers through rocky paths, forested ridges, and…

Distance: 8.5 mi • Elevation gain: 450 m • Maximum elevation: 263 m

The hike to Black Balsam Knob is a favorite for its sweeping views and unique, treeless balds that stretch along the ridge. As you ascend, grassy fields and open skies create an almost alpine atmosphere, with uninterrupted 360-degree views of the Blue Ridge Mountains surrounding you at the summit. Whether you…

Distance: 1.5 mi • Elevation gain: 102 m • Maximum elevation: 1,886 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: 2.1 mi • Elevation gain: 233 m • Maximum elevation: 1,465 m

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: 115 m • Maximum elevation: 192 m

The Mount Willard Trail provides an accessible yet rewarding hike with exceptional views. As you ascend, you pass through a fragrant forest, encountering small waterfalls and serene pools before reaching a rocky, steeper section that leads to the summit. At the top, the panoramic vista of Crawford Notch and…

Distance: 3.2 mi • Elevation gain: 301 m • Maximum elevation: 849 m

The Rainbow Loop Trail offers a moderately challenging experience with a mix of rocky terrain, gentle inclines, and beautiful scenery. Hikers can enjoy sweeping views of Madison while descending into peaceful woodland areas, passing by multiple caves, springs, and diverse plant life along the way. The trail…

Distance: 1.5 mi • Elevation gain: 101 m • Maximum elevation: 340 m

The Pinhoti Trail and Cave Creek Trail Loop offers a rewarding experience in Cheaha State Park, showcasing the beauty of the Talladega Mountains with striking vistas from McDill Point and Hernandez Peak. The trail winds through lush forests, offering peaceful creek crossings and the chance to witness wildlife,…

Distance: 7.0 mi • Elevation gain: 330 m • Maximum elevation: 702 m

The Stowe Pinnacle Trail is a moderately challenging hike offering beautiful views of Vermont's Green Mountains. As hikers ascend through dense forests, the route rewards with striking vistas of Mount Mansfield, Camel's Hump, and the Worcester Range from the summit's rocky outcrop. The last stretch becomes…

Distance: 3.4 mi • Elevation gain: 319 m • Maximum elevation: 783 m

The Haystack Mountain Trail offers a moderately challenging route that leads hikers through a mix of hardwood and evergreen forests before reaching a scenic summit. From the top, the panoramic views extend over Deerfield Valley, Haystack Pond, Harriman Reservoir, and distant peaks like Mount Monadnock and…

Distance: 4.2 mi • Elevation gain: 295 m • Maximum elevation: 1,028 m

The hike to Blood Mountain offers a fantastic immersion into the serene beauty of North Georgia's mountainous landscape. Along the route, hikers are treated to dense, moss-filled forests, rocky outcrops, and breathtaking panoramic views from the summit, where one can gaze out over the Blue Ridge Mountains. The…

Distance: 4.2 mi • Elevation gain: 429 m • Maximum elevation: 1,338 m

The Amicalola Falls Loop is a captivating hike offering a mix of natural beauty and a moderate challenge. Starting along a bubbling creek, the trail leads to the park's famed waterfall, with cascading views, lush surroundings, and 600 steps that ascend toward the falls' summit​. Hikers can also enjoy…

Distance: 2.1 mi • Elevation gain: 265 m • Maximum elevation: 779 m

The Indian Seats Loop Trail offers a remarkable hiking experience, combining natural beauty with a rich cultural history. As you ascend, you'll be rewarded with expansive views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and on clear days, distant peaks like Yonah Mountain and Brasstown Bald become visible. At the summit,…

Distance: 3.5 mi • Elevation gain: 158 m • Maximum elevation: 496 m

This hike offers an invigorating experience amidst stunning natural beauty. As you ascend, the trail presents scenic overlooks that reward your effort with expansive views of the Farmington Valley, particularly stunning during the fall foliage season. At the summit, the historic Heublein Tower stands proudly,…

Distance: 2.5 mi • Elevation gain: 157 m • Maximum elevation: 281 m

The Overlook Mountain hike in New York’s Catskill region is a rewarding journey blending natural beauty with historic intrigue. Hikers ascend through a steady, forested path leading to the eerie ruins of the Overlook Mountain House, an abandoned hotel whose concrete remains invite exploration and reflection.…

Distance: 4.6 mi • Elevation gain: 422 m • Maximum elevation: 943 m

The Bear Mountain Loop offers an invigorating hike through diverse landscapes. Starting from the serene Hessian Lake, hikers will enjoy tranquil reflections of the surrounding nature before facing the rugged inclines of the Major Welch Trail, where stunning views of the Hudson River and Bear Mountain Bridge…

Distance: 3.9 mi • Elevation gain: 365 m • Maximum elevation: 392 m

The Turkey Mountain Loop via the Yellow Trail offers a moderately challenging hike through Tulsa’s natural landscapes, complete with forested paths, rocky stretches, and scenic overlooks of the Arkansas River. This loop winds through diverse terrain, providing a rewarding mix of tranquility and rugged…

Distance: 4.0 mi • Elevation gain: 124 m • Maximum elevation: 275 m

The Friends Trail is a moderately challenging loop hike that showcases the region’s natural beauty with captivating views of the Mountain Fork River and Broken Bow Lake. As hikers traverse the rugged path, they’re met with steep forested inclines and rocky stretches that offer glimpses of cascading…

Distance: 1.6 mi • Elevation gain: 82 m • Maximum elevation: 213 m

The loop combining the Mount Joy Trail, Horse-Shoe Trail, and Mount Misery Trail presents a delightful blend of natural beauty and historical significance. Hikers can expect to traverse wooded paths that offer serene views, including glimpses of the Schuylkill River and historical landmarks such as the Knox…

Distance: 4.2 mi • Elevation gain: 247 m • Maximum elevation: 147 m

The Devil's Pulpit Overlook Loop on Monument Mountain offers a moderately challenging hike rich in both natural beauty and historical significance. Combining the Hickey Trail, Peeskawso Peak Trail, and Mohican Monument Trail, the loop winds through dense forest, revealing ancient quartzite rock formations and…

Distance: 2.5 mi • Elevation gain: 205 m • Maximum elevation: 464 m

The Bellows Pipe Trail on Mount Greylock provides a scenic ascent through dense forests, culminating in stunning summit views. Hikers pass through lush hardwood groves, a segment of the Appalachian Trail, and reach the iconic Veterans War Memorial Tower, which offers expansive vistas of the surrounding…

Distance: 5.7 mi • Elevation gain: 683 m • Maximum elevation: 1,062 m

The Mount Norwottuck Loop is a moderate, scenic hike through Mount Holyoke Range State Park that leads to panoramic views of the Pioneer Valley and diverse wooded landscapes. Following the NET/M&M Trail and connecting with the Robert Frost Trail, hikers can explore the historical Horse Caves, which were…

Distance: 3.6 mi • Elevation gain: 198 m • Maximum elevation: 318 m

The Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall loop hike is a fantastic adventure through Yosemite, offering some of the park's most iconic waterfall views. You'll tackle steep inclines, including the famous "Nature's Giant Staircase" with over 600 steps, but the effort is rewarded with breathtaking panoramas of cascading…

Distance: 8.1 mi • Elevation gain: 971 m • Maximum elevation: 1,847 m

The Bear Mountain Loop Trail offers a delightful hiking experience characterized by its diverse terrain and stunning vistas. Hikers can enjoy the rugged beauty of rock scrambles leading to the summit, where the remnants of a historic stone tower provide a picturesque backdrop for breathtaking views of the…

Distance: 6.2 mi • Elevation gain: 479 m • Maximum elevation: 701 m

This loop offers a scenic hike through Ramapo Mountain State Forest, highlighting both historical ruins and natural beauty. Beginning near Ramapo Lake, the trail passes serene lakeside views, eventually ascending to the eerie remains of Van Slyke Castle, with its crumbling stone walls and overgrown vegetation.…

Distance: 5.6 mi • Elevation gain: 220 m • Maximum elevation: 267 m

Hiking the Red Dot Trail offers an invigorating experience with stunning views of the Delaware River and the surrounding Kittatinny Mountains. As you ascend, you'll encounter rocky sections that provide rewarding overlooks, especially during the fall when the foliage is vibrant. This route not only highlights…

Distance: 2.5 mi • Elevation gain: 344 m • Maximum elevation: 437 m

The Giuffrida Park Loop is a moderate hike that rewards visitors with varied scenery, from the Bradley Hubbard Reservoir — now known as Crescent Lake — to sweeping views atop Chauncey Peak. The trail ascends through a wooded path and offers ridge views of Crescent Lake, with occasional glimpses of…

Distance: 4.2 mi • Elevation gain: 231 m • Maximum elevation: 205 m

The Sleeping Giant Tower Trail offers an engaging hiking experience with picturesque views and historical features. As you ascend, the trail meanders through lush woodlands and rocky outcrops, leading to a stunning stone tower that provides expansive vistas of the surrounding landscape, including distant views…

Distance: 3.1 mi • Elevation gain: 183 m • Maximum elevation: 211 m

The Maple Pass Loop Trail offers an enchanting journey through the heart of the North Cascades, where the air is crisp and the scenery is nothing short of breathtaking. As you meander along the path, you’ll be captivated by sweeping vistas of jagged mountain peaks, vibrant wildflower meadows, and the serene…

Distance: 7.0 mi • Elevation gain: 716 m • Maximum elevation: 2,114 m