The Best Trail Running Trails in United States

Fish Camp trails

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Robelop

Distance

10.42mi

Elevation +

1178f

TrailRank

24

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This running started on Fish Camp near CA-41 and the move to Summit Rd. Less than a mile this turns to a dirty road. It was a easy run, the road keeps going but I turned back before the intersection.

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Berkeley - Claremont Canyon

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Ferran Gall Vall

Distance

9.52mi

Elevation +

2090f

TrailRank

24

Easy route from center of Berkeley. We start climbing up Hearst Ave and going to Tightwad Hill. Then we turn right after Strawberry Canyon Recreation Center and we climb the EW trail to reach the top of Claremont Cany...

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Colonial Greenway / New Rochelle from Pelham trainstation

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Miguel Alcober

Distance

14.94mi

Elevation +

755f

TrailRank

24

First attempt at getting out of New York asphalt. Train from Grand Central to Pelham, 30 minute ride. Most of the route traverses soft ground. You will follow a flag with starts on blue background. Route is reasonably ...

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Manoa Fall Trail + Aihualama Trail

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Bleend

Distance

6.74mi

Elevation +

2687f

TrailRank

24

Nice walk in hawaian wilderness. Muddy and slippery. But the flora is very impressive. Manoa is crouded with tourists. Aihualama is muche more quiet, adventurous and has more positive height.

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The New Mitch McConnell Trail

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Mountain Man

Distance

10.08mi

Elevation +

4088f

TrailRank

23

This is the updated bridal trail in the Paul Yost section of JMF. To sum it up in a couple of words... it is AWESOME. Smooth wide with short rolling hills and tight turns, interspersed with a couple of long hills nothing...

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Umstead State Park - Sycamore Loop Trail

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cdrm25

Distance

7.47mi

Elevation +

1864f

TrailRank

23

One of the park's most scenic and underused trails. Turn left past Reedy Creek Lake and take the second right onto Graylyn. Graylyn cuts right through the center of the Sycamore loop. You can often run the entire loop an...

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DWD Gnawbone, IND. 2011 Half Marathon

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Mountain Man

Distance

13.65mi

Elevation +

5669f

TrailRank

23

13,000 ft of elevation change, 2200 calories burned, 9th in my age group, 58th overall. Finished 2 hours and 46 mins

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Mountain Creek trail @ Paris Mtn.

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Runner in Black

Distance

2.85mi

Elevation +

98f

TrailRank

23

From park entrance, follow road down to stop sign and turn right. Continue on and you'll see a parking area and pavillion on the right. Keep going and you will see a pavillion off to the left. Turn down and find parking....

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South Mountain Reservation - Rahway & Lenape Trails - Loop

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Garth Vader

Distance

7.04mi

Elevation +

679f

TrailRank

23

Loop starting at dog park on Bear Lane, via Crest Drive to Rahway Trail. Rahway Trail to Hemlock Falls. Back on Lenape Trail.

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Umstead State Park - Company Mill Trail

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cdrm25

Distance

5.32mi

Elevation +

1296f

TrailRank

23

The signature trail loop in Umstead State Park and probably the most popular trail run in the Raleigh-area. This is a great run-bridges, rapids, challenging climbs, peaceful forests. Come on out and run the Company Mill!

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Mountwood Park Trail Run

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Mr. Spaceship

Distance

14.15mi

Elevation +

1234f

TrailRank

23

This loop runs starts and ends at the lake parking lot. It loops the entire park with lots of ups and downs.

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Old juniperus appreciation day

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somerandomsequence

Distance

8.06mi

Elevation +

1516f

TrailRank

23

Not sure I want to recommend people do this as it is easy to get off trail and some sections feel high impact. Maybe best to skip the upper trail on the S side of the butte.

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Maroon Bells - half full

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Alabama_Rob

Distance

10.04mi

Elevation +

2976f

TrailRank

23

Tried to follow the trail but was not able to beyond the highest point we reached. No trail or cairns (that we could see!)

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Scotts Gap Trailhead to High Knob

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Mountain Man

Distance

6.14mi

Elevation +

1490f

TrailRank

22

Three distinct hills to climb and descend one at the beginning one in the middle and one at the turn around. Rocky Rooty hard but fun!

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Siltstone to High Knob

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Mountain Man

Distance

7.79mi

Elevation +

2218f

TrailRank

22

Morning trail run with Brad Snyder. Ran from the Welcome center to High Knob on the siltstone. Was pretty chilly 40 degree weather but we warmed up quickly at the first hill.

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Squaw Valley / Granite Chief / Five Lakes

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Reno Bike Hikers

Distance

12.96mi

Elevation +

3796f

TrailRank

22

Squaw Valley / Granite Chief / Five Lakes If you download this GPX file.. be warned that we were off trail at the beginning of the hike.. and then got back on track. When going up to Granite Chief.. we were off tra...

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Umstead State Park - Cedar Ridge Trail

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cdrm25

Distance

7.42mi

Elevation +

2352f

TrailRank

22

We started out on the Loblolly Trail, and then jumped onto Reedy Creek and then followed South Turkey Creek until the Cedar Ridge trailhead. Cedar Ridge t-intersects with Reedy Creek, which you can follow back to the lak...

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Company Mill - Sycamore Loop

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cdrm25

Distance

8.26mi

Elevation +

1995f

TrailRank

22

This is a great 8 mile trail run that combines the park's signature trail (Company Mill) with its most beautiful and underused trail (Sycamore). Though I've run both of these trails individually many times, the combin...

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Umstead State Park - Loblolly Trail

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cdrm25

Distance

5.89mi

Elevation +

1952f

TrailRank

22

An out and back going just outside the park boundary. The Loblolly trail used to be a straight shot and wasn't too difficult. In the past couple of years, part of the trail has been changed and some switchbacks added,...

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Mitch McConnell trail/ Northwest portion

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Mountain Man

Distance

3.86mi

Elevation +

1552f

TrailRank

22

Very rough and uneven trail. Rocks and Roots. the trail is longer than what is displayed as I didnt get to run it all. See Southeast portion. Be warned this is a rollar coaster increasingly difficult hills to the finish....

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Draper, UT Trail Run - Loop - Start at Coyote Hollow Trailhead

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Dan Arguedas

Distance

6.06mi

Elevation +

1073f

TrailRank

21

Great singletrack loop trail with solid hill climbs near Draper, Utah; not too far from IM Flash. This particular run was in deep snow making the going a little slow. (Route recorded with Garmin Tactix.)

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Mount Saint Francis

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SueEmAll

Distance

6.47mi

Elevation +

430f

TrailRank

21

This is a beautiful place with miles of trails around a serene lake. There are lots of hills and the trails are well kept and scenic. Dogs are welcome on a leash.

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Breckenridge Hunky Dory Half Marathon

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Javier Molinero(Bicha Trail&Mountain)

Distance

12.70mi

Elevation +

1302f

TrailRank

21

Nice trail running race in Breckenridge. Only 200 runners.The views and the track are spectacular. Not too much gain elevation, so you can enjoy all the ride.

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Waverly park

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Mountain Man

Distance

7.01mi

Elevation +

3176f

TrailRank

20

This is a very cool, and fast route. Its primarly design is for mountain biking yet is open to trail runners and hikers. Lots of ups and downs with just one steep hill at the front of the park. Hills are not very long 50...

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Big Beech Woods - Parklands HQ Loop

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jrsmith43

Distance

3.48mi

Elevation +

95f

TrailRank

20

Start at John Floyd Fields parking lot. Take Ranger access Rd, to Lou Loop, over bridge to Big Beech Woods, return over bridge and take unmarked path / gator track to Parklands HQ lot. Return to car park via east side of...

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