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Carleton College Arboretum
Northfield, Minnesota 5505710.00 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
The Carleton College Arboretum is a moderately hilly trail run consisting of many miles of trails that interconnect allowing you to run continuously for from 1-15 miles (or more!) The trails are not m ...
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2 Deadman's Pass Loop
Sedona, Arizona 863366.50 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
This loop has some beautiful views! Singletrack, fairly easy running. click on map for more details of route.From Sedona, take Hwy. 89 towards Cottonwood. Take a right at Dry Creek Rd. Tak ...
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3 Adidas - Amazon Trail
Eugene, Oregon 974051.00 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
The Adidas/Amazon Trail in Eugene is an ideal place for any structured running workout. It features a wide, well-maintained woodchip path that is 1 mile long, marked every 1/4 mile. There is also a ...
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4 Dry Lake Hills Loop
Flagstaff, Arizona 860019.00 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
Run starts at Schultz Creek Trailhead and heads 3.5 miles up alongside a dry creek bed in a ponderosa pine forest. Make a right on to Little Gnarly, and old Forest Service Road. Little Gnarly is abou ...
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5 Gallagator-Boyd-Peets Hill Loop
Bozeman, Montana 597714.20 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
This loop near MSU (Montanta State University) in Bozeman takes you on a tour of the trails in the city, with streams, hills, and neighborhoods. The directions here are for running it in a clockwise ...
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6 Likely Mountain Challenge
Alturas, California 961019.40 mi, Filed Under: Cycling, Hiking, Running
This 7.2 miles of dirt road and 2.2 miles of old broken highway is for the advanced rider wanting to tackle real steep pulls. There is a variety of outstanding vistas and numerous riparian areas that ...
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7 Andy Brown Park
Coppell, Texas 750191.16 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
The course is made of clay dirt, which makes it suitable for most weather conditions. The loose gravel supports longer strides and strengthens the calf muscles. It's a great way to warm up and practic ...
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8 North Table Mountain Loop
Golden, Colorado 8040313.50 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
This is a wonderful near-backcountry loop with a mellow road warmup and cooldown on quiet streets and a short section of wide highway shoulder. It's not on a trail, per se, so look for this run if yo ...
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9 Jasper Lake - King Lake Loop
Nederland, Colorado 8046615.00 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
This is a very strenuous (usually 2-day backpack) hike, but a fantastically beautiful run for those with great endurance. Since Corona (Rawlins) Pass is below one of the busiest air routes in the area ...
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10 Jones Gap Trail
Marietta, South Carolina 2966110.60 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
Jones Gap trail is a nice gradual uphill course marked by blue blazes. The trail is 5.3 miles one way or 10.6 out and back. There are directions to park at either trailhead below. About ...
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11 Mount Si
North Bend, Washington 980458.00 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
A quad-busting run, this strenuous, 8-mile round-trip trail gains 3,100 feet in elevation. Runners are rewarded with a sweeping view of the Snoqualmie Valley at the top. The trail can be crowded - thi ...
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12 Boulder Reservoir
Boulder, Colorado 803015.50 mi, Filed Under: Cycling, Hiking, Running
Popular among hikers, cyclists and runners, the Boulder Reservoir is a great standby for an easy run with a convenient location. There are also numerous variations to add anything from .5 miles to 20 ...
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13 Kendrick Mountain
Flagstaff, Arizona 860018.00 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
This run heads up to the top of Kendrick Mountain. It climbs 2800 ft. to the Historic Lookout Cabin at 10400 feet. At the top are some of the best views of the San Francisco Peaks.From F ...
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14 Grand Canyon Rim-To-Rim-To-Rim
Grand Canyon, Arizona 8602348.00 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
Also commonly know to as the R2R2R. This run is not frequently done, but usually you can find a few people attempting it any April or October weekend. You can go earlier in the year (than April), but ...
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15 Virginia Creeper Trail
Abingdon, Virginia 2421033.40 mi, Filed Under: Cycling, Hiking, Running
Virginia's finest rail-trail, the Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail occupies the bed of what was once a rugged mountain railroad between Abingdon and the Virginia-North Carolina border about ...
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16 Sunset Trail
Flagstaff, Arizona 860016.20 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
This is the short course (and second loop) of the Soulstice Mountain Trail Run hosted by the Northern Arizona Trail Runner's association on the third Saturday in October. The run begins at the Sunset ...
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17 Boreas Pass Winter Trailhead to Baker's Tank
Breckenridge, Colorado 804246.00 mi, Filed Under: Cycling, Hiking, Running
This is an excellent run, snowshoe, or backcountry (but well-used) x-country ski route in all seasons. Many locals frequent it with their families and dogs for a little hiking outing, particularly be ...
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18 Mt. Olympus
Salt Lake City, Utah 841176.78 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
This is the route most people take to climb Mount Olympus. The trail is steep with a total elevation gain of 4,200 ft. in under 3.5 miles. This makes this "run" a run/power hike. The trail stars at ...
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19 Humphrey's Peak Loop Run
Flagstaff, Arizona 8600120.00 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
This run gains 4600 ft to Arizona's highest Mountain. It begins at Schultz Tank Trailhead. Run up Weatherford Trail to Doyle Saddle. Then drop into the Inner Basin and contour along the caldera of ...
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20 5 Mile Scout Trail - Burns Park
North Little Rock, Arkansas 721145.00 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
This is an excellent run for anyone travelling through Little Rock as it is easily accesible off Interstate 40. For first timers, it is important to bring a map on this trail as the markings can be a ...
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21 Walker Ranch
Boulder, Colorado 803028.20 mi, Filed Under: Cycling, Hiking, Running
Originally located on the homestead of James Walker in 1873, this piece of Boulder Open Space has a fantastic moderately difficult loop on it that is one of my favorites. You can go eit ...
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22 Swallow Cliff Woods - Sag Valley Forest Preserve
Chicago, Illinois 6060315.00 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
Tons of great trails in the Sag Valley forest preserve. Has a few hills - a rareity for the Chicago area. Finish with hill intervals on the staircase next to the toboggan slide.From Chic ...
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23 Cowles Mountain Loop
San Diego, California 921195.00 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
The highest point in San Diego doesn't come without a little sweat equity. In roughly 1.5 miles you gain 900 feet, and are rewarded with 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains and San Diego co ...
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24 Bristlecone Trail
Las Vegas, Nevada 891246.00 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
This is a moderately strenuous, 6-mile loop trail (5 miles trail, one mile of paved road). Starting from the end of Lee Canyon Road or from McWilliams Campground, the trail winds around the upper reac ...
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25 Cranberry Lake Loop
Cranberry Lake, New York 1292715.00 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
You'll find many many trails within short driving distance of Cranberry Lake. I've attached a map on a loop I've done several times from the roadside trailhead at Wanakena to High Falls (a nice wate ...
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26 Castlewood State Park - Stinging Nettle - River Scene Trail
St Louis, Missouri 631234.00 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
The trail runs between the Meramec River and some elevated train tracks. It is fairly flat and very pleasant. Castlewood State Park attracts quite a few mountain bikers so be aware that there may be ...
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27 South St. Vrain - Mt. Audubon
Ward, Colorado 8048120.00 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
Start at the S. St. Vrain Trailhead just north of ward off of the peak to peak highway before you get to Tahosa Boy Scout Camp. Run up the South St. Vrain Trail. About mile 2 you will hit the gage s ...
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28 Mountain Lion Trail - Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Golden, Colorado 804016.70 mi, Filed Under: Cycling, Hiking, Running
Trailheads at Knott Creek/ Bridge Creek, offering 6.7 miles of excellent trail for mountain biking. Located only 30 miles from Denver, Golden Gate Canyon?s hiking trails offer something ...
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29 Cathedral Rock - Buddha Beach
Sedona, Arizona 8633610.00 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
Run follows trails along Oak Creek (Buddha Beach) and then climbs the spectacular sandstone single track of Cathedral Rock. You can run all the way to Highway 179 and turn around.Take Hig ...
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30 Hall Ranch Loop
Lyons, Colorado 8054010.60 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
Hall Ranch is a local favorite by hikers, runners, and mountain bikers. While there are several connecting trails at Hall Ranch, a 10.6 mile loop can be made by connecting the Nighthawk and Bitterbrus ...
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31 Cato Fair Haven Trail
Cato, New York 1303328.00 mi, Filed Under: Cycling, Hiking, Running, Skiing
The official mileage as posted by the county signs is 14 miles from Cato to Fair Haven or 28 miles round trip. Running it took me 4:18 at a 9:20 min/mile pace with some stops for photos. The trail ...
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32 Round Mountain
Moab, Utah 845324.50 mi, Filed Under: Cycling, Hiking, Running
This short loop circumnavigates the prominent Round Mountain in the Castle Valley. Round Mountain is a geographic oddity in this land of sandstone as it was formed by a igneous intrusion long ago and ...
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33 Flagstaff Summit Loop
Boulder, Colorado 803025.80 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
If you like steep and challenging runs, this one is for you. But don't be alarmed, this one is not all work. After summiting Flagstaff, you are rewarded for your sweat equity with a beautiful view of ...
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34 Tour De Wolf Trail
Cordova, Tennessee 380186.90 mi, Filed Under: Cycling, Hiking, Running
This trail was built and maintained as a bike trail and used to host a large mountain bike race every year (Tour de Wolf). Even though you may encounter bikes on trail, there is plenty of room. This ...
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35 Fisher Point
Flagstaff, Arizona 860018.00 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
Begin at the Sandy Canyon Trailhead off Lake Mary Road. Descend into Sandy Canyon and run the canyon bottom to Fisher Point. Follow trail to left and head into a side canyon which you will make a st ...
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36 Soldiers Trail - Bridge Trail
Flagstaff, Arizona 860017.00 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
The Soldiers Trail is a 5+ (although it is marked 6)mile loop around Fort Tuthill County Park. The trail is singletrack and doubletrack, and free from motorized use. Starting at the tr ...
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37 Aiea Loop Trail
Aiea, Hawaii 967014.50 mi, Filed Under: Hiking, Running
The Aiea Loop Trail is a popular route for runners and mountain bikers. The trail is located in Aiea west of Honolulu. The 4.5 mile trail trail climbs up to the ridge above ridge above Halawa valley. ...
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