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Tom Mantsch Disc Golf Course
Hendersonville, North Carolina
7.2 miles W of Hendersonville, North CarolinaA short, mostly open disc golf course winding around baseball fields and courts in a Hendersonville park — free and accessible to all.
Disc Golf 2.2 mi
Pilot Cove / Slate Rocks / 102
Canton, North Carolina
12.4 miles SE of Canton, North CarolinaA beautiful descent with stream crossings, a waterfall, and some downed trees along the way — not heavily trafficked, but the scenery makes it worth it.
Mountain Bike
North Mills River
Mills River, North Carolina
4.8 miles W of Mills River, North CarolinaA campground in the Cherokee National Forest with creek swimming, fishing for rainbow and brook trout, and kid-favorite tubing — plus 31 picnic tables and educational summer programs nearby.
Swim 3.9 mi
Freedom Loop Trail (#302)
Phoenix, Arizona
6.9 miles NE of Phoenix, ArizonaA 3.8-mile loop around Piestewa Peak with great views of Phoenix and a quieter feel than the crowded summit route — rocky but manageable, with saguaros all around.
Hike 2.3 mi
Hidden Valley Trail Via Mormon Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
6.2 miles SE of Phoenix, ArizonaA 2–4 mile hike through Phoenix's South Mountain featuring Fatman's Pass, a natural rock tunnel, petroglyphs, dry waterfalls, and sweeping desert views.
Hike, Mountain Bike 2.8 mi
Desert Tortoise
Phoenix, Arizona
20.3 miles N of Phoenix, ArizonaA doubletrack desert connector and loop trail with reasonable elevation changes and close-proximity Cholla cactus lining the path — good hiking shoes and a leashed dog are a must.
Hike, Mountain Bike 15.0-18.4 mi
Alaska Basin
Driggs, Idaho
10.0 miles E of Driggs, IdahoA stunning trail through the Jedediah Wilderness into Wyoming near Grand Teton National Park, with wildflowers, rushing rivers, the Teton Range, and the serene Alaska Basin — intermediate to advanced.
Backpack, Hike, Horseback 1.0-1.2 mi
Maiden Pools
Tucson, Arizona
9.3 miles NE of Tucson, ArizonaGranite pools carved smooth by the Ventana Stream, best filled in late winter and spring, with shading oak trees and big rocks for picnicking — 2.4 miles up Ventana Canyon Trail.
Hike, Rock Climb, Swim 1.2 mi
Ma-Ha-Tauk Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
6.9 miles S of Phoenix, ArizonaA mostly easy 2.5-mile out-and-back trail in South Mountain Park connecting to many other trails, with views of downtown Phoenix and the Estrella Mountains — dogs welcome on leash.
Hike, Horseback 23.0 mi
Grand Canal Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
3.6 miles NW of Phoenix, ArizonaA 23-mile paved and unpaved trail system following the Grand Canal through Glendale, Phoenix, and Tempe — open for biking, walking, and running with multiple landmark stops.
Hike 3.8 mi
Kelly Mountain Trail
Ririe, Idaho
8.2 miles E of Ririe, IdahoA moderate uphill trail open to hikers, mountain bikers, and ATVs, winding through hills with wildflower and mountain views — dogs welcome on leash.
Cross-country Ski, Hike, Mountain Bike, Snowshoe 3.2 mi
Kinney Creek Trail
Pocatello, Idaho
8.0 miles S of Pocatello, IdahoA 6.4-mile out-and-back to Indian Mountain Summit in Caribou-Targhee National Forest near Pocatello, with Idaho backcountry views and exceptional birdwatching — raptors, waterfowl, and songbirds.
Hike
Holbert-Hidden Valley-Mormon Trail Shuttle
Phoenix, Arizona
6.7 miles S of Phoenix, ArizonaA 6.5-mile intermediate shuttle hike on South Mountain from ancient petroglyphs and a Hidden Valley rock playground to panoramic canyon and city views at Promontory Point.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Max Delta
Phoenix, Arizona
6.5 miles S of Phoenix, ArizonaA 2.7-mile beginner trail near South Mountain Preserve with mine foundations, a standing brick fireplace, and Phoenix Valley views — remnants of a gold mine active in the early 1900s.
Hike
Pink Beds
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
8.6 miles NW of Pisgah Forest, North CarolinaMostly flat, creek-crossing beginner trails winding 3.3 miles one-way through the scenic seclusion of Pisgah's Pink Beds area — a great warm-up or cool-down ride.
Mountain Bike
South Mills River Trail
Canton, North Carolina
11.7 miles SE of Canton, North CarolinaAn easy out-and-back following the South Fork Mills River with several swinging bridge crossings leading to the historic Cantrell Lodge site — with a steep, technical river-access option.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Meadowbrook Elementary Disc Golf Course
Canton, North Carolina
1.5 miles S of Canton, North CarolinaA free disc golf course set among the Southern Appalachians with long and short tees, dual baskets, and a mix of open and wooded holes — open to the public after 5 p.m. and on weekends.
Disc Golf
Mars Hill College Disc Golf Course
Mars Hill, North Carolina
0.2 miles W of Mars Hill, North CarolinaA disc golf course in Mars Hill with excellent mountain views, dramatic elevation, manicured grass fairways, wooded holes, and mandatory shots — a scenic and challenging free round.
Disc Golf
Black Mountain Disc Golf
Black Mountain, North Carolina
1.0 miles SW of Black Mountain, North CarolinaA relatively short but technical disc golf course near a winding creek in Black Mountain, NC — links-style front 9, longer back 9, dual tees, and moderate poison ivy to watch for.
Disc Golf
Middle Fork
Horse Shoe, North Carolina
7.8 miles NW of Horse Shoe, North CarolinaAbout 11 miles of fire road and 2.6 miles of singletrack with small drops, log jams, rock gardens, bogs, and creek crossings — plus an optional side trip to Hendersonville Reservoir.
Mountain Bike