United States

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Top Hiking Spots in and near United States

  • UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, North Carolina

    Walk through The Botanical Gardens in Asheville

    0.5 mi
    Just a little under 2 miles away from downtown Asheville, NC, you'll find the beautiful Botanical Gardens. If you're looking for the perfect place to walk around, explore, and go at your own pace...look no further.  The entire wooded property is roughly 10 acres, but you can wander along the sho...
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  • Big Bend National Park, Texas

    Hike Oak Spring Trail

    5.0
    7.4 mi / 1476 ft gain
    Oak Spring Trail is a 4.3 mile out and back hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Big Bend National Park, TX.
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  • Eustace, Texas

    Wolfpen Hike and Bike Green and Blue Trail Loop

    5.0
    3.28 mi / 171 ft gain
    Wolfpen Hike and Bike Green and Blue Trail is a loop trail starting at Purtis Creek Trailhead located near Eustace, TX. The adventure begins next to the lake offering a scenic starting point in Purtis Creek State Park. The trail is mostly flat and a little wider, making this not too strenuous of ...
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  • El Paso, Texas

    Hike the Hueco Tanks Nature Trail

    1.5 mi
    The nature trail is an easy trail to walk and gives you very good views of the rock formations. To see the pictographs you will have to hike up the North Mountains to get the best views. The West and East Mountains are only accessible by guided tours. During the summer and fall when there is wate...
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  • Post Falls, Idaho

    Falls Park Overlook Trail

    5.0
    0.39 mi / 16 ft gain
    Falls Park Overlook Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Post Falls, Idaho.
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  • Marlborough, Massachusetts

    Hemingway Street Trail

    1.73 mi / 197 ft gain
    Hemingway Street Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Marlborough, Massachusetts.
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  • Provo, Utah

    The Y Trail

    3.7
    2.29 mi / 1063 ft gain
    Hiking the Y is a classic hike in Provo, Utah—but don't expect it to be easy! There's no shade and not much greenery, so it's a hot, dusty trek to the top. Once you reach the Y, though, the view of the Provo and Utah Lake is amazing. There are also benches at the top. When you reach the Y, you w...
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  • Aguanga, California

    Vail Lake Loop

    4.0
    7.25 mi / 922 ft gain
    Vail Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Temecula, California.
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  • Bonners Ferry, Idaho

    Cooks Lake

    5.0
    0.35 mi / 75 ft gain
    Cooks 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...
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  • Malibu, California

    Ocean Overlook Loop Trail

    4.0
    2.7 mi / 397 ft gain
    Ocean Overlook Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Malibu, California.
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  • Keystone, South Dakota

    Rock Climb at 1880 Wall

    0.1 mi / 150 ft gain
    There are 2 walls named the 1880 Wall, one is the East Wall and the other is the West Wall. To get there you will need to follow Old Hill City Road, either from Hill City or from Keystone. If coming from Keystone it is about 3.8 miles heading west. There is a pullout right off the road and next t...
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  • Felton, Delaware

    Hike the Pondside Trail, Killens Pond SP

    2.79 mi / 318 ft gain
    Located in the heart of Kent County, Delaware, Killens Pond State Park features a 66 acre millpond, established in the late 1700s. Today, the park is a favorite destination for fishing, camping, hiking, and more. The Pondside Trail follows the circumference of the pond, and meanders through hard...
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  • Silverado, California

    Bedford Peak Trail (CLOSED)

    3.0
    6.78 mi / 1972 ft gain
    The Bedford Peak Trail in Silverado, California is a challenging hike that offers a variety of natural features. The trail spans 6.78 miles round trip and has an elevation gain of 1,972 feet. It is rated as difficult due to its steep inclines and rocky terrain. The trail begins in a dense oak w...
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  • Springdale, Utah

    Angels Landing, West Rim, Telephone Loop

    15.34 mi / 4304 ft gain
    The Angels Landing, West Rim, Telephone Loop Trail is a 14+ mile heavily-trafficked loop trail located in Zion National Park near Springdale, Utah. This iconic trail offers incredible views of Zion Canyon and is rated as difficult, with steep drop-offs on both sides of the narrow ridgeline sect...
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  • North Bend, Washington

    Little Saint Helens via Hansen Creek

    3.0
    5.73 mi / 932 ft gain
    The road to the hike is rough in some spots but overall any car can make it up. Quite a lot of campsites along the first mile if you choose to camp here. The trail is well maintained and easy to follow. You start out by cutting across the road and starting at the Hansen Creek trailhead. Follow t...
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  • Ashford, Washington

    Kautz Creek to Indian Henry's Hunting Ground

    10.81 mi / 3648 ft gain
    Named after the Native American who lived here prior to Mt. Rainier becoming a national park, So-To-Lick's was dubbed "Indian Henry" by the postman who unfortunately did not learn his name.  When heading out on this hike, keep an eye on the weather in Mt. Rainier National Park. If hiking this tr...
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