United States
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Top Hiking Spots in and near United States
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Alcova, Wyoming
Independence Rock
4.51.35 mi / 69 ft gainIndependence Rock is a historic monument that you can climb on! The early western settlers who passed through the Oregon and Mormon Trails carved their names into the rock; this rock was a natural landmark for them because of the way it stands out in the middle of flat Wyoming. Drive into the p...Read more -
Park City, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave Railroad Trail
5.016.21 mi / 1604 ft gainMammoth Cave Railroad Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Park City, Kentucky.Read more -
Carson City, Nevada
Skunk Harbor
4.02.83 mi / 564 ft gainSkunk Harbor is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Glenbrook, Nevada.Read more -
Pacific Grove, California
Spanish Bay Trail
5.02.8 mi / 78 ft gainSpanish Bay Trail is an out and back trail that takes you past scenic views located near Monterey, California.Read more -
Cloverdale, Oregon
Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area
4.01.04 mi / 171 ft gainCape Kiwanda State Natural Area is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Cloverdale, Oregon.Read more -
Silver City, New Mexico
Mountain Bike the Picnic Loop
2 mi / 350 ft gainCalled the "Berg Trail" by Silver City locals in honor of Gary Berg who pioneered the extensive trail system around Gomez Peak, the Picnic Loop beginning at the Little Walnut Creek picnic area is a great way to be introduced to the incredible mountain biking trails to be found in the area. Beginn...Read more -
Bakersville, North Carolina
Appalachian Trail: Carvers Gap to Yellow Mountain Barn
12.28 mi / 2720 ft gainAppalachian Trail: Carvers Gap to Yellow Mountain Barn is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bakersville, North Carolina.Read more -
Mammoth Lakes, California
Devils Postpile Loop
5.01.28 mi / 243 ft gainDevils Postpile Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Mammoth Lakes, California.Read more -
Culberson County, Texas
Smith Springs Loop
5.02.49 mi / 446 ft gainParked at the trail head of Frijoles Ranch. Started my hike on the paved trail to Manzanita springs. After that the trail winds trough desert landscape with numerous desert wildflowers in the early fall, The trail ends up at the base of the mountains where I saw the springs. Returned to the park...Read more -
Moab, Utah
Descend MMI Canyon
3 mi / 700 ft gainFor this descent you will need to be comfortable with 4th class slick rock, have two 60m ropes, and an Arches National Park canyoneering permit along with your usual canyon kit. MMI Canyon can be accessed with 4WD/AWD as long as it has not rained. The pin on the map will take you to this locati...Read more -
Thompson's Station, Tennessee
Stephen's Way Trail
1.94 mi / 377 ft gainStephen's Way Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Thompson's Station, Tennessee.Read more -
Chinle, Arizona
Hope Arch
4.01.46 mi / 95 ft gain…Not sure about everyone else, but who doesn’t enjoy a less visited natural arch?!This natural arch sits in Chinle's small town, just west of Canyon De Chelly National Monument. Hope Arch is definitely a gem that the locals know about, and the tourists do not, so if you plan to explore this arch,...Read more -
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Whiting Street Reservoir Loop
3.74 mi / 138 ft gainWhiting Street Reservoir Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Holyoke, Massachusetts.Read more -
Bonners Ferry, Idaho
Cooks Lake
5.00.35 mi / 75 ft gainCooks Lake located near Bonners Ferry, Idaho is a great destination for relaxing or bringing your fishing pole (whether fly fishing or using a spin rod -- don't forget your fishing license). You're able to gain access very close access to the lake (especially on quads or side by sides) or you can...Read more -
Hardwick Township, New Jersey
Sunfish Pond via Red Dot, Tammany Fire Road, Turquoise and Dunnfield Creek Trail
5.010.54 mi / 1434 ft gainSunfish Pond via Red Dot, Tammany Fire Road, Turquoise and Dunnfield Creek Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Pahaquarry, New Jersey.Read more -
Sparks, Nevada
Sparks Marina Loop
4.01.94 mi / 30 ft gainSparks Marina Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Sparks, Nevada.Read more