The Forest Service manages over 164,000 miles of National Forest System trails in nearly every state for you to hike, bike, ATV, ride horseback, snowmobile, snowshoe, and more. Check out the National Forest interactive visitor map to find great trails to explore.

Looking for a map to help plan your trip to a National Forest or Grassland? Click the link below to access free downloadable maps. We have released the next-generation Interactive Forest Visitor Map!

Enjoy this 5.7-mile loop trail near St. Louis, Missouri. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 49 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, road biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Hiking is a wonderful way to see and experience the many wonders of our nation’s forests. Visit your forest’s ranger district office, our All Maps page, or National Forest Store to obtain a trail map to help you plan your route based on your ability, available time and interest. Please follow these safety tips to ensure a safe journey:

Forest Park is the third-largest park in Queens, and is home to the largest continuous oak forest in the borough! Explore a century-old pine grove on the orange trail, go birding at Strack Pond on your way through the red trail, and check out some of the park's historic sites, including the Richmond Hill War Memorial and The Carousel.

Jan 21, 2025 · Short walks lead to towering trees and quiet groves, while longer hikes reveal sweeping vistas, hidden waterfalls, and the full beauty of the redwood forest. With hundreds of miles of trails, you can choose the experience that’s right for you—whether it’s a quick stop or a full day of exploration.

Head out on this 5.9-mile loop trail near St. Louis, Missouri. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 53 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

Jul 10, 2024 · The North Branch Trail System offers paved and unpaved trails along approximately 20 miles of the North Branch of the Chicago River, making it a premier biking route in the northern suburbs. Connecting Chicago to the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, the system includes trail loops through ecological restoration sites with diverse native wildlife.

Explore the most popular forest trails in United States with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

Extensive trail system of paved and unpaved trails that connect multiple forest preserves, winding past lakes, wetlands and woodlands. Location: Calumet City, Chicago Heights, Glenwood, Lansing, Lynwood, Park Forest & South Holland