United States

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Top Hiking Spots in and near United States

  • Lead, South Dakota

    Camp at Hanna Campground

    0.25 mi / 0 ft gain
    The campground is located 7.5 miles south of Lead on Highway 85, then turn left on road 196, there will be a sign for Hanna CG, from there it is just over 2 miles to the campground. The campground has 13 total sites, the main area of the CG is closed during the fall winter and spring, but there a...
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  • Makanda, Illinois

    Hike Rocky Bluff Trail

    1.7 mi / 157 ft gain
    Rocky 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...
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  • Silver City, New Mexico

    Drive the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway

    93 mi
    Drive the 93-mile Scenic Trail from Silver City to Pinos Altos on Hwy 15  where you can stop to visit the Buckhorn Saloon and old Opera house. From there, drive Hwy 15 through the Gila National forest to the Gila cliff dwellings where you can stop for some hiking. Hwy 15 is very narrow and windin...
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  • Connelly Springs, North Carolina

    High Shoals Waterfall and H.Q. Loop Trail

    4.83 mi / 1043 ft gain
    High Shoals Waterfall and H.Q. Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Connelly Springs, North Carolina.
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  • Taylor, Texas

    Granger Lake Trail

    7.54 mi / 400 ft gain
    Granger Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that starts off in Taylor Park in Granger Texas. At the end of the trail are primitive campsites, accessible by hike or by boat. This trail is used by hikers and bikers and dog-friendly on leash. Backcountry campground reservations for Fox Bottom Camp A...
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  • Enumclaw, Washington

    Norse Peak via Silver Creek

    7.77 mi / 2405 ft gain
    Start out in Crystal parking lot A. There is a small and steep trail that heads up the hill labeled as Silver Creek Trail. The trail follows a horse trail for the majority of the route and gets renamed Bullion Basin Trail shortly after you enter the woods, so when it doubt keep following the hoof...
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  • Post Falls, Idaho

    Black Bay Park

    0.82 mi / 33 ft gain
    Black Bay Park is home to a short series of paved trails and has a new bathroom facility! There's also a rope swing over the river and plenty of spots to swim or launch a kayak or sup if you're looking to cool off on a hot day. There are beautiful wildflowers in the summer but the park is very qu...
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  • Peninsula, Ohio

    Plateau Trail

    5.0
    4.56 mi / 607 ft gain
    Plateau Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Peninsula, Ohio.
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  • Eustace, Texas

    Wolfpen Hike and Bike Blue Trail

    5.0
    2.15 mi / 112 ft gain
    Wolfpen Hike and Bike Blue Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Mabank, TX. This trail in Purtis Creek State Park is a little more rugged than other trails in the eastern part of Texas. The trail and other in the state park are clearly marked making it easy to follow along....
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  • Gap Road Southeast, New Mexico

    Hike Windmill Canyon

    3.5 mi / 1200 ft gain
    This trail starts as a jeep road off Gap Road. Eventually it turns into just a hiking trail. The climb is moderate and has some very nice views along the way. Some of the cliff are quite impressive. Nice plants also can be seen. This is BLM property so BLM rules apply.
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  • Bend, Oregon

    Tumalo Falls Loop

    6.87 mi / 1237 ft gain
    Tumalo Falls Loop is a loop trail with stunning scenery including the adventure titled, Tumalo Falls. This trail is located near Bend, Oregon.
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  • Bryce, Utah

    Navajo Loop Trail

    5.0
    1.53 mi / 525 ft gain
    Navajo Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Bryce, Utah.
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  • Cheyenne, Wyoming

    Hike to the Chameleon

    4.5 mi
    Curt Gowdy State Park, one of the few southeast Wyoming hot spots, has a couple of hidden gems. One of the best is the “Chameleon,” ruler of Curt Gowdy State Park. To reach the Chameleon, head out on Crow Creek Trail, then loop back on Mo’ Rocka Trail. The trailhead is near the entrance of Curt G...
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  • Carson City, Nevada

    Secret Harbor / Whale Beach

    4.0
    1.67 mi / 384 ft gain
    Secret Harbor / Whale Beach is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Carson City, Nevada.
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  • Catron County, New Mexico

    Hike the Catwalk Trail

    1 mi
    Great hike along a canyon above Whitewater river. You descent to the river bed when there is no high water. There is a picnic area and a place to relax along the river. Walking on the planks is quite fun.
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  • Eustace, Texas

    Beaver Slide Nature Park Loop

    5.0
    1.63 mi / 223 ft gain
    Beaver Slide Nature Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Eustace, TX. This hike is fairly quick and is family-friendly. You can pack your camping gear into the primitive sites if you're looking for an overnight. Learn more about the campsites on the Texas.gov site.  Th...
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