Northshore Trail is a multi-use trail system on Lake Grapevine in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The trail is a 22+ mile loop of natural surface single-track that includes difficult to easy terrain through wooded land controlled by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Given the long trails, scenic views and proximity to the area's many runners, hikers and mountain bikers, Northshore is well-known to locals and is busy year-round.

Pawtuckaway is a state park in southeastern New Hampshire that features three small peaks, remnants of a volcano from over 100 million years ago. Looking down at a satellite map, North and South Mountains almost form a circle, with Middle Mtn acting as a bullseye in the middle.

Run across the state of South Dakota between Wyoming and Minnesota, with the elevation change from the Black Hills to the flatlands of the prairie. The route consists of mostly remote highway running so pre planning is a must to stay stocked on water and food.