Rock County GPS tracks

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

This loop is a must for nature lovers seeking expansive views of Lake Superior, dramatic cliffs, and unique rock formations. Starting through lush forests, the trail reveals Chapel Falls and the iconic Chapel Rock, a sandstone formation crowned with a lone tree—a marvel of natural resilience. Grand Portal…

Distance: 15.6 Km • Elevation gain: 425 m • Maximum elevation: 256 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 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 Hawksbill Mountain Trail offers hikers an accessible but rewarding adventure in the heart of the Linville Gorge Wilderness. As you climb through rhododendron-filled forests, you’ll encounter rock outcroppings that reward you with breathtaking panoramic views of the gorge below, including vistas of Table…

Distance: 3.4 Km • Elevation gain: 207 m • Maximum elevation: 1,202 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

The Looking Glass Rock Trail offers an engaging and moderately strenuous hike with spectacular mountain views. Starting near a gentle stream, the path leads through lush rhododendron and laurel tunnels, eventually bringing you to a rocky clearing used as a helicopter pad. From there, the trail climbs further…

Distance: 9.7 Km • Elevation gain: 543 m • Maximum elevation: 1,192 m

The Lime Kiln Loop Trail offers hikers a scenic route with a mix of rugged terrain, steady inclines, and forested ridges. Along the way, you'll encounter historical remnants, including an old limestone kiln from the area's industrial past, as well as natural highlights like streams and small waterfalls, which…

Distance: 4.5 Km • Elevation gain: 119 m • Maximum elevation: 243 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: 7.2 Km • Elevation gain: 115 m • Maximum elevation: 192 m

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: 4.8 Km • Elevation gain: 135 m • Maximum elevation: 539 m

The Trail Through Time Loop offers an engaging journey through diverse geological and natural features. Along the route, hikers will encounter dramatic sandstone hoodoos, unique rock formations like the Cauliflower Rocks, and striking landmarks such as the Double Arch and The Slot canyon​. The trail also…

Distance: 2.9 Km • Elevation gain: 72 m • Maximum elevation: 315 m

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: 6.5 Km • Elevation gain: 151 m • Maximum elevation: 243 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: 19.3 Km • Elevation gain: 1,206 m • Maximum elevation: 1,994 m

The Flume Gorge Loop Trail offers a captivating blend of natural beauty and geological wonders. Along the trail, visitors will pass through lush forests, marvel at moss-covered boulders, and witness cascading waterfalls, including the striking Avalanche Falls. The trail’s wooden boardwalks take hikers…

Distance: 3.3 Km • Elevation gain: 151 m • Maximum elevation: 500 m

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: 11.9 Km • Elevation gain: 731 m • Maximum elevation: 1,458 m

The Mount Major Trail and Brook Trail Loop offers an enjoyable and scenic hike suitable for most skill levels. The route features breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the White Mountains from the summit, with opportunities to admire the lush forest, rocky outcroppings, and interesting…

Distance: 6.7 Km • Elevation gain: 344 m • Maximum elevation: 539 m

The Mount Monadnock Loop offers a diverse hiking experience with a combination of challenging rock scrambles and scenic views. The ascent via the White Dot Trail is steep and demanding, with plenty of rocky terrain, while the White Cross Trail provides a somewhat gentler but still rugged descent, featuring…

Distance: 6.4 Km • Elevation gain: 529 m • Maximum elevation: 948 m

The Welch-Dickey Loop Trail offers a diverse hiking experience, taking hikers through scenic woodlands, rocky outcrops, and granite slabs. As you ascend to the summits of Welch and Dickey Mountains, you'll encounter expansive views of surrounding peaks, including Sandwich Mountain, Mount Weetamoo, and parts of…

Distance: 6.8 Km • Elevation gain: 520 m • Maximum elevation: 822 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: 5.1 Km • Elevation gain: 301 m • Maximum elevation: 849 m

The Mount Lafayette Loop is a challenging and rewarding hike, offering some of the most stunning views in the region. Starting at the Falling Waters Trail, the hike begins with a steep ascent through the forest, passing several picturesque waterfalls. The real highlight, however, comes as you reach the…

Distance: 13.2 Km • Elevation gain: 1,118 m • Maximum elevation: 1,582 m

The Noccalula Falls and Gorge Loop Trail offers a scenic mix of forested paths, rocky terrain, and breathtaking views of Noccalula Falls cascading into the gorge below. Hikers are drawn to the unique perspective offered by trails that pass beneath the falls and by a suspension bridge spanning the creek, giving…

Distance: 3.2 Km • Elevation gain: 71 m • Maximum elevation: 216 m

The King's Chair Overlook hike offers hikers an opportunity to experience stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes, especially to the south of Birmingham. The route is characterized by a moderate difficulty, with a steep initial climb that gives way to more manageable terrain, rewarding visitors…

Distance: 5.5 Km • Elevation gain: 188 m • Maximum elevation: 349 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: 2.5 Km • Elevation gain: 101 m • Maximum elevation: 340 m

The Monte Sano Mountain Loop offers an invigorating hike through diverse terrain and striking features. The loop showcases impressive rock formations and limestone cliffs, particularly along the Stone Cuts Trail, where hikers are enveloped by towering stone walls. Along the way, views open up to expansive…

Distance: 4.0 Km • Elevation gain: 157 m • Maximum elevation: 497 m

The Sougahoagdee Falls Trail is a relatively easy-to-follow route that leads to a tranquil and scenic waterfall. The path is mostly flat, following Brushy Creek and passing through diverse forest landscapes, with a few small waterfalls along the way. The main highlight is Sougahoagdee Falls, which offers a…

Distance: 5.5 Km • Elevation gain: 109 m • Maximum elevation: 204 m

The King's Chair Overlook Loop is a rewarding hike that leads to one of the Oak Mountain State Park's most iconic views. As you navigate the Red Road and Blue Trail, you'll pass through lush hardwood forests and rocky terrain, with occasional glimpses of the park’s expansive vistas. The final destination,…

Distance: 7.5 Km • Elevation gain: 234 m • Maximum elevation: 349 m

The Bald Mountain and Artist's Bluff Trail Loop offers hikers a scenic and moderately challenging adventure. The route showcases exceptional views of Echo Lake, Cannon Mountain, and the surrounding Franconia Notch peaks, especially from the Artist's Bluff lookout, where the fall foliage reflects beautifully in…

Distance: 2.4 Km • Elevation gain: 122 m • Maximum elevation: 696 m

The Vickery Creek Loop Trail offers an enjoyable and scenic hiking experience with views of historical landmarks and natural beauty. Along the way, hikers will encounter the picturesque Vickery Creek Falls, a 30-foot waterfall cascading over the historic Roswell Mill dam, and pass through lush forests and…

Distance: 5.7 Km • Elevation gain: 122 m • Maximum elevation: 325 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: 6.8 Km • Elevation gain: 295 m • Maximum elevation: 1,028 m

The hike to Preacher's Rock is a moderately challenging trek that offers an impressive payoff with its expansive views. Along the route, hikers will encounter rocky terrain, root-laden paths, and sharp switchbacks as they ascend towards the summit of Big Cedar Mountain. At Preacher's Rock, the view stretches…

Distance: 3.2 Km • Elevation gain: 136 m • Maximum elevation: 1,074 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: 6.7 Km • Elevation gain: 429 m • Maximum elevation: 1,338 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: 5.6 Km • Elevation gain: 158 m • Maximum elevation: 496 m

The Cloudland Canyon West Rim Loop Trail offers hikers a captivating journey through diverse landscapes. Along the route, visitors are treated to sweeping views of the rugged canyon, with numerous overlooks providing glimpses of the deep gorges and distant valleys. The trail meanders through dense woodlands…

Distance: 7.9 Km • Elevation gain: 307 m • Maximum elevation: 583 m

The Bamboo Forest via East Palisades Loop offers a unique hiking experience that brings you close to nature while being conveniently located near Atlanta. Hikers can enjoy views of the Chattahoochee River, traverse through a small but enchanting bamboo forest, and explore sections with striking rock…

Distance: 6.6 Km • Elevation gain: 188 m • Maximum elevation: 310 m

The Mount Yonah Trail presents a rewarding hike for those prepared for a challenge. As you ascend through lush forests of hardwoods and pines, you’ll encounter rocky outcroppings and steep sections, with the ultimate payoff being breathtaking panoramic views from the summit. From here, hikers can enjoy…

Distance: 7.3 Km • Elevation gain: 477 m • Maximum elevation: 951 m

The hike to Mount Pisgah is a rewarding journey with iconic views. As you ascend, Pulpit Rock provides a dramatic viewpoint perched hundreds of feet above the stunning Lake Willoughby, framed by the rugged cliffs of nearby Mount Hor. The summit reveals panoramic vistas that stretch across the Northeast…

Distance: 7.4 Km • Elevation gain: 710 m • Maximum elevation: 831 m

The Stowe Pinnacle Trail offers an invigorating hike through a lush Vermont forest, leading to a rocky summit with expansive 360-degree views. From the peak, you can observe distant mountains like Camel’s Hump and Mount Mansfield, along with the sweeping Worcester Range. The trail is a mix of steep, rocky…

Distance: 5.4 Km • Elevation gain: 458 m • Maximum elevation: 783 m

The Sunset Ridge Trail to the summit of Mount Mansfield provides a challenging and rewarding hiking experience, offering expansive views of Vermont’s landscape. As you ascend through dense forests and rocky stretches, the trail opens up to panoramic vistas, where you can catch sight of distant valleys and…

Distance: 9.6 Km • Elevation gain: 801 m • Maximum elevation: 1,332 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: 5.4 Km • Elevation gain: 319 m • Maximum elevation: 783 m

The Lye Brook Falls Trail in Vermont provides a refreshing, immersive experience in the Green Mountain National Forest. The hike is mostly through a tranquil forest of hardwoods, with seasonal variations enhancing the scenery, from wildflowers in spring to vibrant fall colors. Along the way, you'll cross…

Distance: 7.3 Km • Elevation gain: 309 m • Maximum elevation: 504 m

The Mount Mansfield Loop provides a challenging but rewarding hike to the highest peak in Vermont. As you climb, the varied terrain offers rocky paths, steep ascents, and exposed ridgelines, culminating in breathtaking panoramic views of the Champlain Valley, the Adirondacks, and the Green Mountains. The…

Distance: 13.2 Km • Elevation gain: 884 m • Maximum elevation: 1,332 m

The Balanced Rock and Devil's Doorway Loop offers a unique blend of breathtaking vistas and challenging terrain, rewarding hikers with views of the lake and surrounding bluffs. The route includes steep stone steps along the Balanced Rock Trail, ascending through dense pine forest to views of Devil's Lake, with…

Distance: 2.3 Km • Elevation gain: 150 m • Maximum elevation: 433 m

The West Bluff Trail and Tumbled Rocks Trail Loop offers a delightful hiking experience characterized by dramatic views of the Devil's Lake and striking geological features. Hikers can enjoy expansive vistas from the West Bluff, where rocky cliffs meet lush forests, and the tranquil shores of Devil's Lake are…

Distance: 5.0 Km • Elevation gain: 186 m • Maximum elevation: 439 m

This loop offers hikers a spectacular journey through some of the most stunning landscapes in Devil's Lake State Park. Along this route, you will encounter dramatic rock formations, including the iconic Devil's Doorway, which provides breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding bluffs, and the Balanced…

Distance: 4.3 Km • Elevation gain: 159 m • Maximum elevation: 434 m

The Eagle Loop Trail offers a captivating hiking experience characterized by its rugged terrain and stunning views. As you traverse the trail, you'll encounter towering limestone bluffs, lush cedar forests, and breathtaking panoramas of Green Bay, including glimpses of Horseshoe Island. The path is lined with…

Distance: 3.4 Km • Elevation gain: 94 m • Maximum elevation: 240 m

This loop offers a captivating hiking experience with breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding bluffs. This moderately strenuous route features diverse terrain, including wooded paths and rocky inclines, leading to the iconic Devil's Doorway, a striking rock formation that serves as a fantastic backdrop…

Distance: 4.6 Km • Elevation gain: 171 m • Maximum elevation: 448 m

The Devil's Lake Loop offers an enchanting hiking experience that highlights the striking beauty of Wisconsin's natural landscape. Along the route, hikers will encounter breathtaking views from the West Bluff Trail, characterized by towering quartzite cliffs and expansive vistas of Devil’s Lake, making it a…

Distance: 7.3 Km • Elevation gain: 312 m • Maximum elevation: 441 m

This loop hike in Catoctin Mountain Park offers a dynamic journey through diverse terrain, highlighting Maryland’s scenic views and rock formations. Starting at Chimney Rock, hikers can enjoy panoramic views over the Piedmont and continue through forested trails to Wolf Rock and Thurmont Vista, where vistas…

Distance: 14.4 Km • Elevation gain: 492 m • Maximum elevation: 506 m

The Cascade Falls Loop Trail is an enjoyable and moderate hike known for its picturesque landscapes and water features. Along the route, hikers can admire several small waterfalls, including the stunning Cascade Falls itself, which is easily accessible and offers a tranquil pool at its base. The trail also…

Distance: 3.8 Km • Elevation gain: 116 m • Maximum elevation: 120 m