Rock County GPS tracks

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 Copperas Falls Trail offers a serene creekside journey through the Clifty Wilderness, where hikers can enjoy the sound of flowing water and dense forests. Along the way, you'll pass lush rhododendron groves, rock outcrops, and scenic views leading to the 40-foot Copperas Falls, which cascades dramatically…

Distance: 5.4 Km • Elevation gain: 87 m • Maximum elevation: 306 m

Gray's Arch Trail offers a moderate and scenic hike through the stunning Red River Gorge, famous for its remarkable natural arches and geological features. Along the trail, hikers are treated to the sight of Gray's Arch, a massive sandstone arch, and during the spring or after heavy rains, a picturesque…

Distance: 4.0 Km • Elevation gain: 131 m • Maximum elevation: 390 m

This loop in Withlacoochee State Forest offers hikers a captivating mix of geological wonders and natural beauty. Along the trail, you’ll encounter limestone caves, like Dames Cave, which showcase intricate rock formations and provide an intriguing glimpse into Florida’s karst topography​. The path also…

Distance: 6.5 Km • Elevation gain: 55 m • Maximum elevation: 35 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 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

Hiking the White Butte Highpoint Trail offers a chance to experience the raw beauty of North Dakota's rugged badlands and rolling prairies. The trail takes you past the iconic white cliffs of the butte, leading to a summit with sweeping views of the surrounding farmland, distant rock formations, and on clear…

Distance: 2.6 Km • Elevation gain: 106 m • Maximum elevation: 1,063 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

The Sky Bridge Trail offers a blend of accessibility and thrilling views, ideal for hikers of all skill levels. Starting with a paved, level path to the top of the natural stone arch, hikers enjoy sweeping views of the gorge before descending stairs to explore beneath the arch itself. With its mix of rugged…

Distance: 1.2 Km • Elevation gain: 71 m • Maximum elevation: 343 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

The Gray's Arch Loop offers a stunning and moderately challenging hike through the iconic Red River Gorge, incorporating a mix of forested trails and panoramic views. Key highlights include the towering Gray's Arch, the varied rock formations along Rough Trail, and the expansive vistas from Rush Ridge Trail.…

Distance: 5.9 Km • Elevation gain: 196 m • Maximum elevation: 390 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

The Auxier Ridge Trail offers a rewarding hike with breathtaking panoramic views, especially as it climbs the narrow ridge toward Courthouse Rock. Along the way, hikers will encounter striking geological features like Haystack Rock and Wizard's Backbone, while experiencing varied landscapes that include lush…

Distance: 6.9 Km • Elevation gain: 256 m • Maximum elevation: 391 m

The Rock Bridge Trail offers a pleasant and relatively short hike through striking natural features. Along the way, hikers are treated to views of the Rock Bridge, a rare sandstone arch that spans over a flowing stream, and the scenic Creation Falls, which cascades into a small, clear pool. The trail winds…

Distance: 2.3 Km • Elevation gain: 74 m • Maximum elevation: 350 m

The Double Arch Loop offers hikers a memorable journey through some of the region's most striking natural features. As you traverse the Auxier Ridge, expect to be treated to sweeping views of the Red River Gorge, with expansive vistas over rocky outcrops, lush valleys, and iconic rock formations like Double…

Distance: 10.0 Km • Elevation gain: 307 m • Maximum elevation: 395 m

Distance: 6.6 Km • Elevation gain: 168 m • Maximum elevation: 1,208 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: 11.3 Km • Elevation gain: 306 m • Maximum elevation: 546 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 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 Oberg Mountain Loop Trail is a rewarding hike, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding forest, lakes, and distant mountains. Along the trail, you’ll experience several scenic overlooks that provide sweeping vistas of the blue expanse of Lake Superior, the rugged Sawtooth Mountains, and the dense,…

Distance: 3.7 Km • Elevation gain: 180 m • Maximum elevation: 462 m

The Bean and Bear Lakes Loop offers hikers a delightful experience of Minnesota’s rugged natural beauty. As you wind through thick forests, you’ll encounter breathtaking vistas of the lakes, with expansive views of the surrounding hills and the tranquil waters below. The trail, with its moderate elevation…

Distance: 11.1 Km • Elevation gain: 371 m • Maximum elevation: 454 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

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 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