The short (2.6 mile) Pine Knob Loop near Sharon, CT, is part of CT's extensive Blue Blazed trail network. It has an elevation gain of about 770 feet.

There is a two-loop variation where you return to the start and go the other way on the second loop.

Route submitted by Ben Nephew:

10 mile out and back with over 3k of climb over one of the most scenic trails in the Hudson Valley. A good mix of challenging technical trail with clear stretches where you can open it up. The route starts at the Toll House trail head for the Camp Smith trail, travels to Anthony's Nose and turns at South Mountain Pass Road for a return trip. No need to hit Anthony's Nose on both passes of the Camp Smith trail. The route has features of both the Breakneck Ridge and Storm King areas.

Route submitted by Ben Nephew:

This is an out and back route over two of the highest peaks in the Catskills, with substantial vertical (5300' over 14 miles) on uniquely runnable terrain for this area. In addition to the good running, especially at higher elevations, there are some spectacular views of the southern Catskill region. It is a great shorter option that is easily accessible. Starts at the trail head and turns at the intersection with the Phoenicia East Branch trail.

One of the most beautiful hiking trails in the Jura is the Jurasteig (Jura hiking trail), which is distinguished as a quality trail by the German hiking association. . In the heart of Bavaria the Jurasteig forms a circular hiking trail. Its 13 routes lead over 239 km through a gorgeous natural landscape over the hills and through the valleys of Donau, Altmühl, Weisser and Schwarzer Laber, Lauterach, Vils and Naab.