United States
The variety of ecosystems and adventures in the United States is truly remarkable. Whether you're looking to hit the beach, the mountains, the desert, or jump in the car and road-trip it all, the USA has adventure for everyone.
Top Spots in and near United States
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Davis, West Virginia
Bear Rocks and Beaver Dam Loop
6.36 mi / 699 ft gainStarting on Bear Rocks Trail, hike down to the Red Creek. Sometimes water levels can be high, but most of the time you can cross the creek without getting any deeper than your knees. Link up with the Raven Ridge Trail and head south. Enjoy the views through this section, as it's a great place to ...Read more -
Goose Rock Perimeter Trail, Washington
Hike or Run Goose Rock
2.5 mi / 482 ft gainDeception Pass State Park is one of Washington state's favorite year-round destinations; Beachside camping, salt-water kayaking, and plenty of short, accessible trails with endless views of the strait. Goose Rock, the tallest point on Whidbey Island, is just southeast of the Deception Pass bridge...Read more -
Georgetown, Texas
Hike Good Water Trail Loop From Cedar Breaks
10.1 mi / 688 ft gainThe Good Water Trail Loop from Cedar Breaks is a 10.1 mile loop hike that begins within Cedar Breaks Park, just northeast of Georgetown, Texas. The trail is heavily trafficked and even more so on weekends. There are several inclines and declines, but nothing too significant. The trail has rough t...Read more -
Flagstaff, Arizona
Hike the Rim Trail at Walnut Canyon National Monument
4.00.7 miHike the trail starting from the visitor center and take your time walking along the rim. Be sure to admire the canyon below and the ancient dwellings in the canyon walls. During the right season, there are also beautiful wildflowers along the way. This trail is partially paved and easy to walk.Read more -
Lone Pine, California
Rock Climb the Candy Store
The Candy Store is a group of boulders and small spires with around 30 climbing routes ranging from 5.6 to 5.11. The majority are trad routes with a significant portion toprope and a couple of sport. The major features/boulders are: First BoulderThe GumdropLollipop BoulderRock Candy TowerSecond B...Read more -
Bigfork, Montana
Explore Graves Creek Falls
Graves Creek Falls are a series of pleasant waterfalls viewable without much effort. To get here From Hungry Horse drive south on the West Side Road (Forest Road 895) 33.6 miles to the Graves Creek Campground. From here turn right into the campground, park and take a short walk of a couple hundre...Read more -
Copperhill, Tennessee
Explore Ocoee Whitewater Center
This location showcases the Ocoee river and the area used in the 1996 Olympics. This area is beautiful and has some amazing views. The drive to the whitewater center is called the Ocoee Scenic Byway and is the first national forest byway. The drive is gorgeous and features some amazing mountain v...Read more -
Chief Ladiga Trail, Alabama
Run the Chief Ladiga Trail
33 miAt 33 miles long, the Chief Ladiga Trail is a popular destination for walkers, runners, and cyclists alike. Formerly a railroad track, the trail is now paved and mostly flat. The Ladiga trail runs through the cities of Anniston, Weaver, Jacksonville, Piedmont, and eventually connects to Georgia’s...Read more -
Wellington, Colorado
Hike the Mahogany Loop Trail at Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
7.4 mi / 330 ft gainTo get to Soapstone Prairie from Fort Collins, take Highway 287 north out of town, then turn right onto Highway 1. Continue on Highway 1 until it meets with County Road 15. Take County Road 15 north all the way to Rawhide Flats Road, which leads directly into Soapstone Prairie. As you begin to ap...Read more -
Clarkdale, Arizona
Hike the Tuzigoot Trail
4.50.5 mi / 55 ft gainSpend a couple of hours to discover the incredible legacy of an ancient people at Tuzigoot National Monument. Start at the Visitor Center, then take a self-guided, half mile loop trail that will lead around and through an incredible 110 room pueblo. The large building was home to the Sinagua peo...Read more -
Orange Beach, Alabama
Bodysurf at Orange Beach
4.5Orange Beach is roughly 7 miles long and features many public beach access areas; I parked at the Gulf State Park Cotton Bayou Beach Access area. This small beach area is found at the intersection of Highway 182 and Highway 161, nestled between some of the most popular condominiums in the area. T...Read more -
Telluride, Colorado
Fat Bike In Telluride
5.0There are great fat bike trails leaving directly from the town of Telluride, CO with picture-perfect views of the San Juan Mountains. You can leave directly from where the main gondola takes off and go towards Bridal Veil, to the Valley Floor, or combine both for a perfect day of adventure. If yo...Read more -
Canton, North Carolina
Photograph Sunburst Falls
This waterfall is right off the side of the road on NC 215. NC 215 is straight off of the blue ridge parkway and is just north of Brevard. The waterfall has to main parts one that is above the road and one that is below. The part below the road is the most scenic and the easiest to walk too. The ...Read more -
Oceanside, California
Stand Up Paddleboard the Oceanside Harbor
The Oceanside Harbor is a great place to paddle board with easy parking and access to restaurants, and all protected from the wave and swells of the ocean. Often times there are sea lions, pelicans, and other marine life swimming among the hundreds of beautiful sailboats. Paddleboards are availab...Read more -
Hungry Horse, Montana
Hike to the Blue Lakes
2 mi / 100 ft gainThe drive out to the trailhead where this hike starts is an adventure in and of itself. As the Forest Service website describes it. "Silvertip Trailhead is accessed from Highway 2. From the town of Hungry Horse, drive east on Highway 2 for ½ mile to the East Side Reservoir Road #38. Turn right (s...Read more -
Philipstown, New York
Hike the Osborn Loop
7.6 mi / 850 ft gainThe Osborn Loop trail itself is not a loop. It connects to a 2.5 mile section of the Appalachian Trail. Hiking these together creates the loop. Start at the trail head for the Appalachian Trail on South Mountain Pass Road. There is parking for two or three cars. Walk up the road a short dist...Read more