Backpacking & Day Hiking
Trip Reports
Backpacking is the heart of 448wild. Browse firsthand backpacking guides, individual day hikes, and day-hiking itineraries, with route notes, logistics, maps, and photos.
Backpacking Guides
Firsthand guides to continuous multi-day routes, with trail details and practical planning notes.
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4-Day Teton Crest Trail Backpacking Guide: Phillips Bench to String Lake
Four days from Phillips Bench to String Lake, with private camps, long mountain days, and sunset crossings of Hurricane Pass and Paintbrush Divide.
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3-Day Jotunheimen Backpacking Route: Torfinnsbu to Fondsbu
A strenuous three-day Jotunheimen backpacking route from Torfinnsbu to Fondsbu, with wild camps, ferry access, early-season snow, and hut logistics.
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2-Day Mount Eisenhower, Pierce, and Jackson Backpacking Loop
A two-day White Mountains loop over Mount Eisenhower, Mount Pierce, and Mount Jackson, with a night at Nauman Tentsite and practical notes on access, shoulder-season conditions, water, and route options.
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3-Day Superstition Wilderness Backpacking Loop from Peralta Trailhead
A scenic 3-day backpacking loop from Peralta Trailhead through the Superstition Wilderness, with canyon trails, mesa views, quiet camps, and Sonoran landscapes.
Day Hikes
Explore individual day hikes, with route details, access notes, maps, and photos.
Following a summit list? Browse my peak checklists for the Adirondacks, New Hampshire and the Catskills.
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Cat Mountain Day Hike from Edgecomb Pond
A firsthand Cat Mountain from Edgecomb Pond guide: 3.4 miles, 1,150 feet of gain, parking, navigation, and Lake George summit views.
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Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak Ridge Day Hike via the Ridge Trail
A practical, firsthand guide to hiking Giant Mountain and deciding whether to continue across the col to quieter Rocky Peak Ridge.
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Mount Van Hoevenberg East Trail Day Hike
A firsthand guide to Mount Van Hoevenberg via the East Trail: 3.7 miles, 960 feet of gain, Lot A parking, and sweeping High Peaks views.
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Mount Beacon and Beacon Fire Tower: A Car-Free Day Hike from NYC
A practical, firsthand guide to hiking Mount Beacon from Metro-North, including the casino ruins, Beacon Fire Tower, difficulty, crowds, and car-free access.
Day-Hiking Itineraries
Plans that connect separate day hikes, with lodging, transportation, and the sequence between trails.
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3-Day Adirondacks Hiking Itinerary: Lake Placid to Lake George
Three day hikes from Lake Placid to Lake George, with lodging moves and travel between trails.
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2-Day Adirondacks Hiking Itinerary: Algonquin, Wright & Rooster Comb
Two day hikes from a Saranac Lake base, with transportation from New York City.