United States

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Top Hiking Spots in and near United States

  • Grand Haven, Michigan

    Rosy Mound Natural Area Trail

    2.6 mi / 253 ft gain
    Rosy Mound Natural Area Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Grand Haven, Michigan.
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  • Birmingham, Alabama

    Kings Chair Loop

    4.24 mi / 577 ft gain
    The Kings Chair Loop trail in Birmingham, Alabama is a well-known hiking trail that offers a variety of natural features and scenic landmarks. The trail is approximately 4.24 miles long and is rated as moderate in difficulty. It is best known for its panoramic views from the King's Chair overlook...
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  • Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

    Canfield Mountain Trail 3, Trail A, and Cave Loop

    4.0
    3.3 mi / 909 ft gain
    Canfield Mountain, located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, offers three distinct trails for hikers: Trail 3, Trail A, and Cave Loop. Trail 3, the longest of the three, is a moderate difficulty trail that spans 3.3 miles. It features a steady incline and offers views of the surrounding forest and the cit...
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  • Ithaca, New York

    Rim Trail and Gorge Trail Loop

    0.8 mi / 30 ft gain
    Rim Trail and Gorge Trail Loop is a 0.9 loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Newfield, New York.
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  • Johnston City, Illinois

    Arrowhead Lake Trail

    5.0
    2.12 mi / 105 ft gain
    Arrowhead Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Johnston City, Illinois.
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  • Parkman, Wyoming

    Hike Tongue River Canyon

    8.8 mi / 830 ft gain
    Starting at the Tongue Canyon Campground, the trail meanders next to the river as the canyon walls get deeper and deeper. There are some pretty incredible limestone walls here, and the views along the canyon are excellent. Eventually you'll start to climb a bit more, away from the river and up in...
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  • Alamogordo, New Mexico

    Hike Alamo Canyon Loop Trail

    -6.6 mi / 1205 ft gain
    Alamo Canyon Loop trail is a 6.6 miles loop  in the Lincoln National Forest. It is best to start the trail from the junction of TR 107 Roundup Ground trail and hike counter clock wise. There are spectacular views of the canyon and the Sacramento Mountains. There is great variety of desert flora a...
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  • Fairplay, Colorado

    Climb Horseshoe Mountain via Boudoir Couloir

    7 mi / 2500 ft gain
    Horseshoe Mountain is a peak that is ranked in the top 100 tallest peaks in Colorado at 13,898 feet, and it can be done in the summer but is arguably more fun in the spring as a snow climb. Avalanche safety, snow climbing, and snow safety experience is necessary. To get to the trailhead, follo...
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  • Jamestown, Tennessee

    Rock Creek Loop

    6.76 mi / 1043 ft gain
    Rock Creek Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Oneida, Tennessee.
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  • Conifer, Colorado

    Davis Ponds Trail

    4.0
    2.31 mi / 295 ft gain
    Davis Ponds Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Conifer, Colorado.
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  • Grand Portage, Minnesota

    Grand Portage National Monument

    0.5 mi
    Located nearly three hours north of Duluth, MN, this small border town is home to lots of natural beauty. The Larger jewel in the town's crown is the High Falls of the Pigeon River, but a lesser known and no less awesome place is Grand Portage National Monument. Ran by the national park service a...
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  • Cloverdale, Oregon

    North Trail

    3.0
    4.22 mi / 1053 ft gain
    The North Trail at Cape Lookout State Park in Oregon is a challenging (hilly) route with beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. Start at trailhead along Cape Lookout Road. There are 3 trails available, North, Cape Lookout, and South trails.  Follow signs for the North trail. The trail drops stee...
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  • Green Mountain, North Carolina

    Appalachian Trail: Indian Grave Gap to Chestoa

    4.0
    8.05 mi / 1165 ft gain
    Appalachian Trail: Indian Grave Gap to Chestoa is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Unicoi, Tennessee.
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  • Moab, Utah

    Hike the Cave Spring Loop in the Needles District

    4.0
    0.6 mi / 35 ft gain
    The Cave Spring Trail within Canyonlands National Park takes visitors past some well preserved pictographs and a cowboy camp complete with many original artifacts, all located in bluff "caves" below the overhanging cliffs of a low mesa.  The path later climbs to the top via a pair of wooden ladde...
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  • New Castle, Delaware

    Hike or Bike Michael N. Castle Trail

    19.7 mi
    The Michael N. Castle Trail (known locally as the Mike Castle Trail) is a 19.7-mile trail in northern Delaware along the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. You'll get great views of the canal and the bridges.  The trail is flat and paved, making it a great pick for biking. The trail is one way, but ...
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  • Leavenworth, Washington

    Spider Meadow Trail

    14.13 mi / 2923 ft gain
    Spider Meadow Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Stehekin, Washington.
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