25 Adventures To Get You Stoked For Spring Hiking
The snow is melting and the trails are opening.
Spring is one of our favorite times to get out and hit the trail. You probably spent a few too many days cooped up inside all winter and are itching to catch up on quality time with the great outdoors. As the snow starts to melt and rain showers leave the mountains a lush green, waterfalls rage on at full flow, and the world feels fresh. Not to mention, you won't be sweating bullets under the summer sun. If you're not lacing up your hiking boots yet, take a look at these 25 adventures and by the end of the list, we're sure you'll be stoked for hiking this spring.
1. Hike the Boulder River Trail
Location: Washington | Distance: 8.6 miles | Learn more.
2. Hike Cloudland Canyon’s Waterfall Trail
Location: Georgia | Distance: 2 miles | Learn more.
3. Hike to Bushkill Falls
Location: Pennsylvania | Distance: 2 miles | Learn more.
4. Hike to the Crow Pass Cabin
Location: Alaska | Distance: 6 miles | Learn more.
5. Hike the Yurok Loop Trail
Location: California | Distance: 1 mile | Learn more.
6. Hike Oneonta Gorge
Location: Oregon | Distance: 1 mile | Learn more.
7. Hike to Taft Point
Location: California | Distance: 2.2 miles | Learn more.
8. Hike to White Pine Lake
Location: Utah | Distance: 10 miles | Learn more.
9. Hike and Soak in Goldbug Hot Springs
Location: Idaho | Distance: 4 miles | Learn more.
10. Scramble Bonticou Crag and Table Rocks
Location: New York | Distance: 5.5 miles | Learn more.
11. Backpack the Watchtower Basin
Location: Alberta | Distance: 8.1 miles | Learn more.
12. Summit La Plata Peak
Location: Colorado | Distance: 9.25 miles | Learn more.
13. Summit Hyalite Peak
Location: Montana | Distance: 15 miles | Learn more.
14. Backpack the Chisos Mountains
Location: Texas | Distance: 13.9 miles | Learn more.
15. Hike Mount Storm King in Olympic NP
Location: Washington | Distance: 3.8 miles | Learn more.
16. Hike to Fall Creek Falls
Location: Tennessee | Distance: 3 miles | Learn more.
17. Hike to Bear Church Rock via Bootens Gap
Location: Virginia | Distance: 9.4 miles | Learn more.
18. Hike Up Brothers Creek Loop
Location: British Columbia | Distance: 4.3 miles | Learn more.
19. Backpack the Parallel Trail to Yankee Paradise Campground
Location: Georgia | Distance: 15 miles | Learn more.
20. Hike to King’s Bluff in Great River Bluffs State Park
Location: Minnesota | Distance: 2.5 miles | Learn more.
21. Hike by Lizard Lake to Crystal Mill
Location: Colorado | Distance: 10 miles | Learn more.
22. Backpack Redwood National and State Parks
Location: California | Distance: 6 miles | Learn more.
23. Summit Weavers Needle
Location: Arizona | Distance: 8.1 miles | Learn more.
24. Hike to Poo Poo Point
Location: Washington | Distance: 7.2 miles | Learn more.
25. Hike Bryce Canyon’s Riggs Loop
Location: Utah | Distance: 9 miles | Learn more.
Cover photo: Jason Horstman
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