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Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 3h ago

For the first time since its inception in 2007, Trailspotting just got taken down by the hosting provider. We're convinced it's an error and hope to have it back soon.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · yesterday

5⭐️️️️️️️ Stowe Pinnacle, Stowe VT www.trailspotting.com/2026/08/stow... At the end of this short hike, find stunning views from the top of a popular peak in northwestern Vermont. #Outdoors #Nature #Hiking #Vermont #NewEngland #Landscape #LandscapePhotography #Photography #Mountains #StoweVT

A hiker carrying a backpack stands atop a rocky mountain summit, holding up a smartphone to photograph a panoramic view of dense green forests, rolling valleys, and distant blue mountain ridges under a bright, clear sky scattered with light clouds.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · last wk.

5⭐️️️️️️ Mount Mansfield, Stowe VT www.trailspotting.com/2026/07/moun... Vermont's tallest peak has its own Man In The Mountain. Can you make it out? #Hiking #Vermont #StoweVT #Outdoors #NewEngland #Adventure #Exploration #Travel #Trail #Mountains #Photography #Landscape #Rocks #Pareidolia

A scenic, wide-angle landscape view of a prominent mountain ridge with visible ski trails along its forested slopes, captured from an elevated viewpoint. Dense green trees frame the left side of the foreground, while a valley with scattered clearings and forests stretches out below. Above the mountains, a bright blue sky is filled with fluffy white clouds, with a large cloud casting a soft shadow over part of the mountain face.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 2w ago

5⭐️️️️️ Trail of Ten Falls, Silver Falls State Park, OR www.trailspotting.com/2026/07/trai... Hike behind the waterfalls at Oregon's showcase state park. We explore all the different route options. #Waterfall #Hiking #Photography #Oregon #Outdoors #Nature #Travel #Maps #Blog #Explore

A view looking out from inside a large, dark rock alcove directly behind a cascading waterfall, where a thick curtain of rushing water drops past a brightly lit, lush forest. A wet dirt trail with a simple wooden guardrail curves along the mossy cliff face under the rocky overhang, offering a unique perspective through the misty spray toward the surrounding green canopy.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 2w ago

4⭐️️️️ Lye Brook Falls Trail, Manchester VT www.trailspotting.com/2025/08/lye-... Trek to this superb 219 foot tall waterfall in Vermont's Green Mountains. #Vermont #Waterfall #Hiking #Water #Trail #Outdoors #Nature #Photography #NewEngland #Green #Explore

A waterfall cascades down a series of rocky steps in a lush forest. Dense green foliage surrounds the falls, with trees and plants creating a tranquil, shaded atmosphere.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 2w ago

3⭐️️️ Stanford Dish Loop, CA www.trailspotting.com/2025/09/stan... Hike the rolling hills above Palo Alto for panoramic views in all directions and an encounter with an iconic radio telescope. #Stanford #PaloAlto #Hiking #Trails #Walking #California #SF #Science #Radio #Nature #University #Outdoors

A large, lattice-structured radio telescope dish is silhouetted against a bright, clear blue sky with the sun glowing directly behind its apex. The massive 150-foot mesh dish rests on an intricate steel support framework and machinery tower, situated atop a grassy hill covered in low bushes and wild grass. A simple fence runs along the hillside below the structure, and the overall perspective looks upward at the impressive engineering feat from the bottom of the field.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 3w ago

5⭐️️ McCall Point, The Dalles Oregon www.trailspotting.com/2026/07/mcca... Superb views of the Columbia River Gorge and beyond on this 4 mile O&B route. #Oregon #Hiking #TheDalles #Nature #Landscape #Outdoors #Photography #PNW

A high-angle, wide panoramic view captures a winding scenic highway curving down a dramatic river gorge under a clear, bright blue sky. On the left, a steep, dark rocky cliff drops off sharply, bordered by a two-lane asphalt road with yellow center lines that hugs the edge before snaking down into the valley below in a series of sweeping switchbacks. To the right, dry, grassy hillsides dotted with green trees slope downward, transitioning into dense clusters of pine and deciduous trees flanking the lower curves of the road. In the mid-ground, a wide, blue river cuts through the valley, with its water rippling from a breeze, leading toward a distant, flat horizon line. A larger multi-lane highway can be seen running parallel to the riverbanks farther down the gorge. The foreground features dry, golden-brown grass on a rocky overlook.

A wide shot taken from behind shows two hikers walking away from the camera along a dirt trail that cuts through a sun-drenched, golden-brown grassy meadow toward a forested hillside under a clear blue sky. The hiker on the left wears a grey sweater and tan pants, while the hiker on the right wears a maroon hooded sweatshirt and green pants. The narrow dirt and gravel path curves gently into the mid-ground, where a dense line of green trees and shrubs borders the meadow. Rising in the background is a large, rolling hill covered in a mixture of green trees and exposed patches of dry grass, peaking near the upper left. A single small, wispy white cloud floats in the bright blue sky above the right side of the ridge

A wide, distant landscape shot showcases a massive, snow-capped volcanic mountain rising majestically above a forested ridge under a blue sky with scattered clouds. The prominent mountain, heavily covered in white snow and glaciers with dark rock ridges showing through, sits on the horizon in the center of the frame, partially ringed by thin, wispy clouds around its base. Below the peak, a long, dark green forested ridge stretches horizontally across the mid-ground. In the valley below the ridge, the landscape opens up into rolling, golden-brown fields and meadows interspersed with patches of evergreen trees and agricultural clearings. The foreground on the left and bottom is softly framed by the out-of-focus green leaves and branches of a nearby oak tree

a commercial barge traveling along a wide, deep blue river flanked by massive, layered volcanic cliffs under bright sunlight. The long, white and green barge leaves a white wake as it moves from left to right across the choppy blue water in the center of the frame. In the background, the far bank of the river rises sharply into steep, arid canyon walls, revealing prominent, stepped layers of dark basalt rock formations interspersed with dry, golden-brown grass and sparse vegetation. A thin highway runs along the base of the cliffs right at the river's edge. In the lower-left foreground, the branches of a leafy green oak tree frame the scene

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 4w ago

3⭐️ Siltcoos Lake Trail, Dunes City OR www.trailspotting.com/2026/07/silt... A verdant forest hike with dramatic, atmospheric mood when the coastal fog drifts in. #Oregon #Hiking #Trees #Moss #Forest #Outdoors #Trail #Nature #PNW

A low-angle, wide shot captures a dense, old-growth forest shrouded in mist, dominated by tall evergreen trees with a prominent moss-covered tree on the left. This central tree features a thick trunk completely carpeted in textured green moss, with short, stubby, truncated branches jutting outward symmetrically like steps or ribs, each heavily draped in a layer of the same bright green moss. In the background, numerous slender, towering tree trunks reach toward the sky, their lower portions sparse or bare and their upper branches blending into a dense canopy. The background is filled with a soft, bright white fog or mist that filters through the upper branches, creating a hazy, atmospheric backdrop. The forest floor and understory are lush and crowded with vibrant green shrubs, ferns, and leafy bushes that fill the lower third of the frame.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 4w ago

4⭐ Drift Creek Waterfall, Oregon www.trailspotting.com/2026/07/drif... Forest hiking, then cross a steel rope suspension bridge above a 100-foot-deep gorge to reveal spectacular waterfall views. #Waterfall #Waterfalls #Oregon #Hiking #Hike #Trails #PNW #PacificNorthWest #Nature #Outdoors

A waterfall cascading over a prominent cliff face of vertical, hexagonal basalt columns. The scene includes a rocky, uneven basin at the base of the falls where a person wearing a red shirt is standing, providing a sense of scale against the rugged terrain.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · last mo.

4⭐ Tahkenitch Dunes, Reedsport OR www.trailspotting.com/2026/07/tahk... This 7-mile hike is showcase for the wild shoreline landscapes of the central Oregon coast. #Oregon #Hiking #Coastline #Dunes #Beaches #Beach #Outdoors #Trail

A person wearing an orange shirt, gray shorts, and a hat walks up a sandy dune dotted with small grasses and shrubs. Dense green forest borders the dunes, and a distant body of water is visible beyond the trees under a partly cloudy sky.

a hiker wearing a wide-brimmed hat and an orange shirt walks away from the camera along a sun-dappled dirt trail through a lush, dense forest. The path is flanked by moss-covered earth and abundant greenery, including large rhododendron-like bushes that form a natural archway over the trail. Shafts of sunlight filter through the tall trees, highlighting the textures of the forest floor and creating a vibrant, tranquil outdoor scene

a hiker wearing a wide-brimmed hat and an orange shirt walks along a vast, expansive sandy beach. The person is moving away from the camera toward the distant shoreline, where gentle waves meet the wet sand under a bright blue sky filled with scattered, puffy clouds.

a wide panoramic shot captures a tranquil lake surrounded by a dense, dark green pine forest. In the foreground, a steep, sandy dune covered with sparse grasses leads down to a small, sandy beach area where a lone figure in an orange shirt is visible. The scene is set under a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Checking in. Vermont's Mount Ascutney viewed from the Pumpelly Trail on Mount Monadnock last week. #NewHampshire #Vermont #NewEngland #Hiking #Trails #Scenery #Landscapes #Monadnock #Ascutney

A high-angle, panoramic scenic view looking out over a vast, rolling green landscape under a pale blue sky. In the foreground, the vibrant green tops of several pine trees frame the lower edge of the view. Beyond them, a dense forest canopy stretches across hills and valleys, interspersed with small clearings, a few scattered houses, and multiple winding bodies of water or lakes. In the far distance, layers of soft blue mountain ridges fade into the horizon, with one prominent, gently rounded mountain peak centered in the background.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 6mo ago

4⭐ Corteva Wetlands, Antioch CA www.trailspotting.com/2026/01/cort... A preserve on the banks of the delta, where Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers meet and flow into the San Francisco Bay. Complete with a relocated movie prop! #Hiking #Outdoors #BayArea #AntiochCA #Nature #Movies #SFBayArea

a person in a red shirt walking along a gravel path toward a tall farm windmill. The scene features mature trees on both sides, dry grass, and an elevated water tank structure. The windmill appears to be a traditional water-pumping style with a multi-blade fan wheel and wooden lattice tower. The composition creates a peaceful sense of journey through this pastoral landscape, with rolling hills visible under partly cloudy skies.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 6mo ago

4⭐ Mt Burdell Preserve, Marin CA www.trailspotting.com/2026/01/mt-b... Enjoying rolling grassland hills punctuated by oak woodlands, and views across the North San Francisco Bay. Plus bonus coyote sighting! #Hiking #Outdoors #BayArea #Marin #Nature #Trees #LandscapePhotography #Photography

A large, weathered tree with thick, spiraling branches dominates the foreground of a serene rural landscape. Its canopy is full of vibrant green leaves, casting dappled shadows across the grassy field below. Behind the tree, a dirt path winds gently toward a small, distant town nestled in a valley between rolling, verdant hills. The town’s clustered rooftops peek through the trees, while the background fades into soft hills beneath a clear, pale blue sky with faint wisps of cloud.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 7mo ago

5⭐ East Indio Badlands, Indio CA www.trailspotting.com/2026/01/east... On the edge of Coachella Valley, explore the Badlands where the San Andreas Fault carved ancient sediments into a maze of canyons and ridges. #Hiking #Geology #Desert #Trails #Nature #Travel #Blogs #Outdoors #California #SoCal

Two hikers follow a narrow desert trail through rocky terrain and sparse vegetation, with eroded hills and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.

A concrete canal cuts through a dry desert landscape under a clear blue sky. Water flows between the canal walls, where a line of bright orange buoys stretches across the surface. A metal ladder is embedded into the right wall, and a small sign stands near the left edge. Sparse vegetation and distant mountains frame the scene.

A natural rock formation with a window-like opening frames a view of rugged beige rocks beyond. The eroded surface features small cavities and textured patterns, set against a clear blue sky that contrasts with the earthy tones.

A person in a red shirt and black backpack walks along a sandy trail flanked by large, beige rock formations riddled with holes and cavities. Sparse desert plants line the path, and the sky above fades from deep blue to pale near the horizon, suggesting a clear, sunny day.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 7mo ago

3⭐BUMP & GRIND TRAIL, PALM DESERT CA www.trailspotting.com/2026/01/bump... This 3-mile loop on the hillside above Palm Desert provides elevated views over a desert expanse which abuts dramatically against a sprawling suburbia. #California #Desert #PalmDesert #Hiking #Trails #Mountains #Outdoors

Two hikers walk along a dirt trail through rocky desert terrain under a clear sky, passing a sign that reads 'Bump & Grind Trail – Palm Desert – Mike Schuler Connector'.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 7mo ago

4⭐Palm Canyon, Palm Springs CA www.trailspotting.com/2026/01/palm... An oasis within the folds of the San Jacinto Mountains, where thousands of California fan palms cluster. #Desert #Nature #Hiking #Trails #California #Travel #Blog #Rambling #Oasis #Outdoors #PalmTrees

Two hikers walk along a winding dirt trail through a rocky desert landscape dotted with palm trees. The terrain is dry and rugged, with sparse vegetation and distant hills under a clear sky.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 7mo ago

4⭐Maynard Mine, Palm Springs CA www.trailspotting.com/2026/01/mayn... Steep climb thru jagged, tilted rock to a historic tungsten mine and narrow ridgetop overlooking Coachella Valley. #Hiking #Trail #PalmSprings #California #Travel #TravelPhotography #Desert #Nature #Mountains #Adventure #Outdoors

View from inside a dark mineshaft looking out toward a sunlit mountainous landscape. The rough, rocky interior of the shaft frames the scene, with green shrubs, uneven terrain, and distant peaks beneath a partly cloudy sky.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 7mo ago

5⭐Medieval Walls, York UK www.trailspotting.com/2025/03/medi... This grave of England's most notorious highwayman, Dick Turpin, can be found just off a tour of York's city walls. We've added it to our map #Walking #York #England #History #Grave #Gravestone #Maps #Medieval #Travel #TravelPhotography

A weathered gravestone stands upright in a grassy churchyard, its surface mottled with age and lichen. The stone is rectangular with a rounded top and engraved in capital letters with the following inscription: “JOHN PALMER OTHERWISE RICHARD TURPIN / THE NOTORIOUS HIGHWAYMAN AND HORSE STEALER / EXECUTED AT TYBURN APRIL 7TH 1739 / AND BURIED IN ST GEORGES CHURCHYARD.” Behind the gravestone, leafless trees rise against a pale sky, and a modest brick building with white-framed windows is partially visible in the background. The scene is quiet and somber, evoking historical intrigue and the faded legacy of an infamous 18th-century outlaw.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 7mo ago

We're now posting new hiking trail notifications to our subreddit to see what happens. If you'd like to subscribe: www.reddit.com/r/trailspott... #Hiking #Trails #RailTrails #Reddit #Blogs #SocialMedia

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Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 7mo ago

4⭐Mulgrave Castle, North Yorkshire UK www.trailspotting.com/2025/11/mulg... From seaside village, through private woodland to the ruins of a Norman‑era fortress perched on a narrow ridge. #NorthYorkshire #UK #Yorkshire #Whitby #Castle #Ruins #History #Travel #Hiking #Trail #Nature #Woodland

Ruins of a historic stone building stand in a grassy clearing surrounded by trees. The weathered structure includes a partially intact tower, collapsed walls, and remnants of arched windows. Two people sit on the grass nearby, providing scale. The sky is partly cloudy, casting soft light on the textured stonework.

A red car drives down a winding coastal road bordered by lush green hedges, heading toward a seaside village with red-tiled rooftops nestled among trees and fields. Beyond the village, cliffs and a sandy beach meet the calm ocean under an overcast sky. A pier extends into the water in the distance.

Split image showing two forest paths. On the left, a person in a light blue shirt and dark pants walks away along a leaf-covered dirt trail through a lush green forest. On the right, a person in a red shirt and black backpack walks toward a brick tunnel entrance surrounded by dense greenery, adding a sense of mystery to the wooded scene.

A lively beach scene with people enjoying the shallow water and sandy shore. In the foreground, grassy vegetation borders the beach, while a lifeguard station on stilts stands to the left. Residential buildings line the left edge, and forested hills and rocky cliffs rise in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 7mo ago

4⭐Kilburn White Horse, North Yorkshire UK www.trailspotting.com/2025/12/kilb... Clifftop path with views stretching across the Vale of York, all above the historic White Horse while gliders circle and swoop above. #YorkUK #Yorkshire #NorthYorkshire #Hiking #Rambling #Walking #NorthYorkMoors

Chalk figure of a horse carved into a steep, grassy hillside, its white silhouette contrasting sharply with the surrounding green. The hill rises above a patchwork of gently rolling fields and scattered tree clusters, with a dense forest cresting the slope behind the figure. The scene is bathed in bright sunlight under a clear blue sky, highlighting the contours of the terrain and the crisp edges of the horse.

Panoramic view of a sunlit landscape with rolling green hills, dense forests, and open farmland. The foreground features thick vegetation and leafy trees, while the middle ground blends wooded slopes with cultivated fields. In the distance, the terrain flattens into a broad plain beneath a bright blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds.
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Two hikers with backpacks walk along a gravel path through grassy fields and scattered trees, accompanied by a small dog trotting ahead. Above them, a glider aircraft soars in a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. The path curves gently through the sunlit countryside, suggesting a peaceful outdoor excursion.

A glider is being towed into the sky by a small powered aircraft, connected by a cable. Below, several gliders are parked on a grassy airfield bordered by trees. Wildflowers dot the foreground, and the sky above is mostly clear with scattered clouds, suggesting a calm day at a gliding club.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 8mo ago

5⭐High View loop, Joshua Tree CA www.trailspotting.com/2025/12/pano... From desert plains and narrow canyons to high ridgeline traverses on this spectacular loop. #JoshuaTree #California #Hiking #Trails #Trail #Nature #Desert #RoadTrip #Mountains #Wilderness #NationalParks #Landscape #Outdoors

A mature Joshua tree stands prominently in the foreground of a sunlit desert landscape, its thick, weathered trunk branching into multiple arms tipped with clusters of spiky green leaves. The surrounding terrain is dry and sandy, dotted with grasses, shrubs, and scattered Joshua trees. In the distance, low rocky hills rise beneath a partly cloudy sky streaked with wispy cirrus clouds.

A lone hiker in a red shirt, dark pants, and black backpack walks away from the camera along a dusty desert trail lined with Joshua trees and sparse scrub vegetation. The hiker wears a cap and strides toward distant rocky mountains under a vivid blue sky.

Two hikers in winter clothing walk along a dirt trail winding through a mountainous desert landscape. One wears a blue beanie and carries a silver backpack; the other has an orange backpack with a white item attached. The terrain is sparsely vegetated with shrubs and scattered Joshua trees, and the trail leads toward rolling hills and distant mountain ranges. The sky is partly cloudy, casting soft light across the rugged scenery.

Wide landscape view of a desert valley framed by tall, rugged mountains with snow-dusted peaks partially obscured by low-hanging clouds. In the foreground, gently rolling hills are sparsely covered with shrubs and small trees. At the base of the mountains, a large wind farm stretches across the valley floor, with dozens of white wind turbines evenly spaced across the terrain.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 8mo ago

4⭐High View loop, Joshua Tree CA www.trailspotting.com/2025/12/high... A quiet, picturesque loop on the fringes of Joshua Tree National Park. #NationalParks #California #Desert #Hiking #Trail #Trails #Outdoors #Nature #Maps #Blogs

A desert landscape featuring a mix of vegetation including clusters of barrel cacti, spiky Joshua trees, and dry shrubs scattered across sandy, uneven terrain. The midground rises into low hills, leading toward a distant mountain range with snow-capped peaks. The sky above is mostly clear with a few scattered clouds, casting soft light across the scene.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 8mo ago

4⭐Lost Palms Oasis, Joshua Tree CA www.trailspotting.com/2025/12/lost... Hike open desert terrain to a spectacular canyon overlook and a downhill scramble to a secluded, sheltered oasis of palms. #JoshuaTree #Desert #Hike #Hiking #Trails #Nature #Outdoors #Travel #NationalParks

A hiker in a red shirt stands in a sunlit desert canyon, gazing at tall palm trees amid rocky terrain and sparse vegetation under a mostly clear sky.

Bright red ocotillo flower with yellow stamens in bloom, set against a desert backdrop of dry shrubs, rocky hills, and a partly cloudy sky.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 8mo ago

4⭐Mastodon Peak, Joshua Tree CA www.trailspotting.com/2025/12/mast... Desert scrubland, summit views and mine ruins delivered on short loop in southern Joshua Tree. #JoshuaTree #Desert #Summit #Hiking #Trails #Outdoors #Nature #Walking #Blogs #Map

Hiker with trekking poles and wide-brimmed hat climbs a rocky desert trail beneath a clear blue sky, with a jagged peak rising in the background.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 8mo ago

4⭐ Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail, NH www.trailspotting.com/2022/05/conc... New updated article and downloadable map helping you explore all the segments of this glorious trail. #RailsToTrails #RailTrails #NewHampshire #Outdoors #NewEngland #Trail #Trails #CoveredBridges #Cycling #Bikepacking

The image shows a red and yellow caboose train car situated on a short section of railroad track, positioned near a lake with a scenic view of the surrounding hills and trees. The caboose appears to be part of a display or possibly a repurposed structure, as it is not connected to any other train cars and is placed in a picturesque location.

The image shows an aerial view of a road running alongside a large body of water, likely a lake or river. The road is flanked by trees and a few houses on one side, with the water on the other side. The landscape includes a mix of forested areas and open water, with mountains visible in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.

The image shows a person riding a bicycle on a path through a forested area. The path is surrounded by trees, some of which have sparse foliage, indicating it might be early spring or late fall. The sky is partly cloudy with patches of blue visible. The cyclist is wearing a helmet and a blue jacket.

The image shows a scenic view of a river winding through a lush, green landscape. The river is flanked by tall trees and dense vegetation on both sides. In the distance, a range of forested hills rises against a clear blue sky with a few scattered clouds.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 8mo ago

3⭐Little Tooky Trail, Hopkinton NH www.trailspotting.com/2025/12/litt... A mile-long loop on a narrow wooded trail and a section of wide railbed that once ran locomotives from the Concord-Claremont Railroad. #HopkintonNH #RailTrail #NewHampshire #Hiking #Trail #Outdoors #Nature

A person walks along a leaf-covered forest trail during daylight in autumn, surrounded by tall deciduous trees with golden and brown foliage. Sunlight filters through the canopy, casting dappled light across the path and illuminating the rich textures of fallen leaves. In the foreground, a green trail sign is mounted on a tree trunk. The sign reads “Little Tooky Trail” in white text, with a white hiker icon and an arrow pointing forward, indicating the trail direction.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Spotted an abandoned Ford F-Series truck, probably from the mid-1950s. Slowly rusting away next to a new section Stevens Rail Trail in Contoocook, NH. Rough location 43.2239282,-71.7176081. #NewHampshire #Abandoned #Ford #FordTruck #Decay #Trails #Photography #iPhonePhotography

A rusted, abandoned pickup truck sits in a forest clearing. The truck’s hood is ajar and covered in dry leaves and pine needles, with both front doors hanging open. Its headlights are missing, and the corroded body shows signs of long-term decay. Tall trees surround the vehicle, and the ground is blanketed in fallen leaves, suggesting an autumn or early winter setting.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 8mo ago

4⭐ Arch Rock & Heart Rock, Joshua Tree CA www.trailspotting.com/2025/12/arch... Two destinations on one short hike - Arch Rock & Heart Rock. Between lies a landscape of jumbled rock and desert vegetation to investigate. #JoshuaTree #Desert #NationalPark #Rocks #Rock #Trail #Hike #Outdoors #Nature

A group of people explore and photograph a large granite arch in a desert landscape under a clear blue sky. The smooth, rounded rock formation spans between two boulders, with rugged terrain and sparse vegetation surrounding it.

A dirt trail winds through a desert landscape beneath a clear blue sky. A prominent Joshua tree with spiky green leaves and a twisted trunk stands in the foreground, surrounded by shrubs and more Joshua trees. Large rock formations and low mountains rise in the background.

A large heart-shaped rock formation stands balanced on a narrow base in a sandy desert landscape. Scattered shrubs and rounded boulders surround the formation, with a clear sky and wispy clouds overhead.

A group of adults and children hike along a sandy desert trail surrounded by large rock formations, Joshua trees, and sparse shrubs. The sky is mostly clear with a few wispy clouds, suggesting a sunny day in a rugged natural setting.

Stuart | Trailspotting.com @trailspotting.bsky.social · 8mo ago

4⭐ Fortynine Palms Oasis, Joshua Tree CA www.trailspotting.com/2025/12/fort... An oasis of California fan palms tucked into a canyon where hummingbirds dart around and quail scatter. #Desert #JoshuaTree #NPS #NationalParks #California #Hiking #Trails #Trees #Oasis #Outdoors #Nature #RoadTrip

A desert oasis with tall palm trees clustered among rocky terrain and sparse shrubs, set against arid hills and a partly cloudy sky.

A hiker in a red jacket and black pants walks away from the camera along a rocky desert trail flanked by steep canyon walls of pale stone. Sparse desert shrubs and a cluster of tall palm trees rise from the canyon floor ahead, contrasting with the arid terrain. The clear blue sky above enhances the sense of openness and isolation in this rugged oasis landscape.

A desert landscape featuring a prominent barrel cactus in the foreground, nearly spherical and densely covered in long, reddish spines that curve outward. The cactus sits among dry grasses and low, scattered shrubs typical of arid terrain. Behind it, rocky hills rise gently under a partly cloudy sky, with muted earth tones and sparse vegetation suggesting a southwestern U.S. desert environment. The scene highlights the cactus’s adaptive form and coloration, contrasting its vivid spines against the subdued backdrop.

A desert oasis nestled in rocky terrain features a dense cluster of tall California fan palm trees (Washingtonia filifera) with shaggy, skirted fronds. The palms rise from a sandy basin surrounded by large, sunlit boulders and rugged, arid mountains under a cloudless blue sky.