United States
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Top Hiking Spots in and near United States
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Makanda, Illinois
Hike Rocky Bluff Trail
1.7 mi / 157 ft gainRocky Bluff Trail in Southern Illinois is part of the Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge near Carbondale. It's a relatively easy loop hike at 1.7 miles. This trail is not stroller or disability friendly. The parking lot is small and requires a $2.00 daily use tag you can obtain at the Crab Orchard Wild...Read more -
Great Falls, Montana
North Shore Rivers Edge Trail East
6.9 mi / 700 ft gainThe North Shore Rivers Edge Trail East is a moderate trail that has been created mostly by the local biking associations. The trail follows the bluffs on the edge of the river with plenty of twists and turns to keep it interesting. To access the East section of the North Shore Rivers Edge trail,...Read more -
Silver City, New Mexico
Photograph La Capilla at Sunrise
0.25 mi / 100 ft gainIn the last 1800's when Silver City was a booming mining town the quickly growing hispanic population of the Chihuahua Hill neighborhood built a small chapel aka "La Capilla" as a center of community activities including pilgrimages and the Festival of Our Lady of Guadalupe. When the statue it c...Read more -
Watkins Glen, New York
Gorge Trail and Lovers Lane Loop
0.74 mi / 180 ft gainGorge Trail and Lovers Lane Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Watkins Glen, New York.Read more -
Silver Lake, Oregon
Crack-in-the-Ground Trail
5.01.59 mi / 131 ft gainCrack-in-the-Ground Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Christmas Valley, Oregon.Read more -
Bryce, Utah
Sunset Point to Sunrise Point
5.01.13 mi / 105 ft gainSunset Point to Sunrise Point Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Bryce, Utah.Read more -
Austin, Texas
Catch a Sunrise at the Look Out Point
0.1 miThis look out point is less than a quarter mile hike and is located within the Rollingwood neighborhood, just west of Loop 1 (Mopac Expressway). It faces east and is a great location for catching sunrise. The trail to the overlook is crushed gravel, but is very flat. This overlook is kid- and dog...Read more -
Brian Head, Utah
Hike the Brian Head Loop Trail
0.2 miDrive to the peak on county road 47 to the parking area. Hike around the peak and admire the beautiful views of the mountains and the resort below. Be sure to take pictures of the abundant wildflowers around the peak. The drive to the peak is very scenic.Read more -
Cypress, Texas
Hike Cypress Creek Trail
2.3 mi / 36 ft gainThis trail is great for all skill levels and a number of different activities like walking, hiking, running, and bird watching. The trail itself is partially paved, but has access to more wooded, grassy, and dirt areas too. Be on the lookout for both wildlife and wildflowers along the way. To a...Read more -
Thompson Falls, Montana
Blossom Lakes Trail
4.05.73 mi / 1299 ft gainBlossom Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Saltese, Montana.Read more -
Fish Camp, California
Wawona Point via Mariposa Grove
6.86 mi / 1486 ft gainThere is easy parking in the Mariposa Grove parking lot. There are a variety of trails through the grove; you can follow the NPS guide maps to see each of the iconic trees. These include tunnel trees you can walk through as well as overturned trees showing the immense root systems. From the park...Read more -
Douglassville, Pennsylvania
Hike the Lenape and Boone Trail Loop at French Creek State Park
4.5 mi / 715 ft gainFrench Creek State Park offers a web of trails for hiking and mountain biking with two lakes, picnic areas, and more. Hike the Lenape and Boone Trail Loop, a moderate 4.5 mile hike that winds through the forest and offers views of both of the park's lakes - Scott's Run Lake and Hopewell Lake. Dog...Read more -
Hurricane, Utah
Hike the Historic Babylon - Little Purgatory Loop
6 mi / 1000 ft gainThe trailhead has space for about three or four cars. Watch for an obvious gap in the cliffs very close to the trailhead, this is where you should park. Just before exiting the gap, look to the left for some interesting petroglyphs. The trail follows a dry wash through some heavy vegetation for a...Read more -
Driftwood, Pennsylvania
Fred Woods Trail
5.04.56 mi / 879 ft gainFred Woods Trail is a loop trail that is dog friendly (on-leash) with scenic surroundings located near Emporium, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Garretson, South Dakota
Explore Devils Gulch Park
4.00.5 mi / 29 ft gainDevils Gulch Park is located in Garretson, South Dakota, about a half hour from Sioux Falls. It’s free to visit, and is a great spot to hike or picnic. There are trails along the river and cool bridges to walk across. Along with trails, there’s a covered picnic area right when you pull in. A nea...Read more -
Chesapeake, Virginia
Hike Indian River Park
5.02 mi / 0 ft gainWhen you're short on time and you need your daily dose of nature, Indian River Park is a quick little 'getaway'. It is best to park at Rokeby Center. When you arrive to the park you'd be surprised that this little patch of nature exists in the middle of the town. The trail can be hard to follow ...Read more