The Best Trail Running Trails in United States

Red Rock Canyon (Las Vegas)

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emiliogic

Distance

6.94mi

Elevation +

1293f

TrailRank

29

It is necessary to go into the National Park in order to get to the trail. During the first 3.5 km I lost the trail (it was just 50 meters to my right), so I got lost and started to search for it until I found it. Very...

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Tygart Lake State Park Trail Run

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Mr. Spaceship

Distance

12.68mi

Elevation +

932f

TrailRank

28

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Tygart Lake State Park has a handful of short trails. This run links them all together with some road running. It starts and ends at the beach parking lot. It also includes a stop at the dam overlook.

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Bowman's Island / Laurel Ridge

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Richard Oakfield

Distance

9.32mi

Elevation +

614f

TrailRank

28

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Located in Cumming, GA Trail Description: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/georgia/bowmans-island-and-laurel-ridge-trails

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Mount Falcon Park, Morrison

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Javier Molinero(Bicha Trail&Mountain)

Distance

7.66mi

Elevation +

1765f

TrailRank

28

You can park at Mount Falcon Park and from there take the Turkey Trot on your right (no bikers allowed in this part). Once you reach close to the summit, you can have a look to the Falcon Castle (destroyed by a light str...

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Beech hill trail

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Greg Marine

Distance

4.97mi

Elevation +

587f

TrailRank

28

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80% mountain bikes trail 20% SUV path Very pleasant, various difficulties, nice mountains views from the top, including Monadock.

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DuPont State Recreational Forest 50K (15.24 mile loop)

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Lydia@MotionMap

Distance

15.35mi

Elevation +

1463f

TrailRank

27

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Directions to Guion Farm parking area from downtown Brevard: From Broad and Main Streets, head down Broad street and pass by Brevard College on your right. As you pass by Ingles and K-Mart also on your right stay right a...

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Cougar Mt Surprise Creek trail

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winniv

Distance

4.53mi

Elevation +

1329f

TrailRank

27

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Very nice, gradual climb and descend on this trail on Cougar Mountain. Not very remote (you can hear traffic occassionally) but still quite beautiful with plenty of birds and nice flowers. Start easy and if you want to ...

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Horry County Bike Run Park

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Mr. Spaceship

Distance

5.60mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

27

If you are vacationing at Myrtle Beach and still want to get in some trail running, this park is a great option.

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Strawberry peak and Mount Lawlor

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Ultra Padrinos

Distance

8.41mi

Elevation +

3458f

TrailRank

27

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Starting from Red Box and finishing at ted box, however I found a dead end on my way back. Avoid going straight on last detour upon returning. https://www.relive.cc/view/vmqXoNdZ7o6

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Pahaquarry

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Joost Lycklama

Distance

15.93mi

Elevation +

2218f

TrailRank

27

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Beautiful trail ( especially the red dot trail). But hard to run in some places due to the very rocky ground. Worth the effort but careful for yr ankles

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Los penasquitos canyon

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plebenso

Distance

18.58mi

Elevation +

751f

TrailRank

27

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Had to find a place in San Diego to do a 30K trail run. This was the longest canyon close to where I was staying, and it was an outstanding trail running place, running water, water falls and many off trails, would be gr...

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Gunstock Trailrace at Gilford, VT

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mcornishculebras

Distance

18.60mi

Elevation +

1627f

TrailRank

27

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Gunstock is a Ski resort with camping grounds. The race is designed with 10k loops. 1,3,5 or 8. The coarse is easy, not technical, very enjoyable. You make it as hard as you want with distance and speed. From easy it can...

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Eugene, OR Trail Race - Autumn Trails 2017 - Start at Frank Kinney Park

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Dan Arguedas

Distance

9.33mi

Elevation +

1575f

TrailRank

26

Very fun trail race through thick Doug Fir forest with three wild out and back options to choose from depending on the distance you want to run. This route (the 10 mile option) shows two of the three out and back legs. (...

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Bend, OR Trail Run - Out and Back - Start at Good Dog! Parking Area

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Dan Arguedas

Distance

6.17mi

Elevation +

282f

TrailRank

26

Out and back run with my wife and black Labrador, Colter; we took it slow and stopped a lot to navigate and take a few pictures (our super slow pace reflects that). Dogs can be off leash here, which is nice, but it can a...

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Mid mountain - Park City (Utah)

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Rodri__Go

Distance

13.45mi

Elevation +

2418f

TrailRank

26

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The Mid Mountain Trails feature classic Wasatch singletrack with lots of climbing, descending and ridge-top riding through aspen and pine forests. Be sure to give yourself a bit of time to acclimate before this ride, as ...

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Grayson Highlands - Massie Gap to Mt. Rogers Summit

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cdrm25

Distance

9.88mi

Elevation +

2208f

TrailRank

26

A trail run to the highest point in Virginia. Though this is a beautiful area with some of the best views around, it is too rocky to recommend for running (particularly barefoot running). Around 50% of the time you will ...

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Raymond Mountain

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Robelop

Distance

16.57mi

Elevation +

2930f

TrailRank

26

Starting on Fish Camp I took Star Lake Rd and followed it. It became to a dirty road a few meters near the freeway. It is easy to follow the road, some lumber trucks use that road. There are two intersections were you c...

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North Bend State Park to Harrisville & Back

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Mr. Spaceship

Distance

13.43mi

Elevation +

1322f

TrailRank

26

This out-and-back trail run starts at the North Bend State Park Lodge. It goes through the park and into Harrisville. The turnaround point is Bernadine's Five & Dime. There is a section near the river where I had to back...

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Ragnar Appalachians WV

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Mr. Spaceship

Distance

12.68mi

Elevation +

961f

TrailRank

26

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This is all three loops of the Ragnar Appalachians Trail Relay. Total mileage was actually 14.6 miles. My Garmin failed to record two miles of the Green Loop. These trails are VERY rocky. The scenery is fantastic. Ragnar...

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French Park | Sierra trail E, Trail B, Trail D, Trail C

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trail.guru

Distance

2.86mi

Elevation +

285f

TrailRank

25

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Quiet park during the weekdays to explore with mixed dirt, gravel, grassy surfaces. Steep inclines and declines supported by steps. Perimeter can still feel quite secluded during with summer foliage shielding you from th...

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Shoreline city loop

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laurentw

Distance

5.55mi

Elevation +

1719f

TrailRank

25

Great loop with nice overview over the valley and the city. Best during weekdays to avoid too much bikes.

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Umstead State Park - Crazy Eight

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cdrm25

Distance

12.00mi

Elevation +

2861f

TrailRank

25

Ready for a challenge? This 12 mile trail run combines 5 of the park's trails into one grueling trek that will almost certainly push you to your limit. Start out in the Reedy Creek parking lot and run the Loblolly Tra...

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9.5 mile Dupont State Recreational Forest loop

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Lydia@MotionMap

Distance

9.56mi

Elevation +

1280f

TrailRank

25

Directions to Guion Farm parking area from downtown Brevard: From Broad and Main Streets, head down Broad street and pass by Brevard College on your right. As you pass by Ingles and K-Mart also on your right stay right a...

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Mt. Lookout | Delta - Ault Park Ridge and Valley Trails - Hardisty

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trail.guru

Distance

3.38mi

Elevation +

361f

TrailRank

25

Those Mt. Lookout long hills! Intense, quick climb up Griest, long down Observatory into Ault Park, short up and quick down on the Ridge Trail and a long climb midway through up Ault Park's Valley trail and out of the pa...

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