United States

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Top Hiking Spots in and near United States

  • Clark County, Nevada

    St. Thomas Ghost Town

    2.03 mi / 91.21 ft gain
    Once a thriving Mormon settlement in the 1860s, this quiet historic site now stands as a testament to resilience and change, where crumbling foundations and old stone walls sit amid open desert - making it a perfect stop for history buffs, explorers, and photographers alike. Adventure Type: Self...
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  • Albany, Oregon

    Oak Creek Greenbelt Trail

    5.0
    3.12 mi / 203 ft gain
    Oak Creek Greenbelt Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Albany, Oregon.
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  • Lancaster, Pennsylvania

    Lancaster County Central Park Loop

    7.84 mi / 1058.4 ft gain
    Lancaster County Central Park offers a richly woven network of over 13 miles of multi-use trails, including a prominent approximate 8.1-mile loop—often referred to as the Central Park Loop. This trail system meanders across diverse landscapes: wooded creek corridors, open meadows, rolling fields,...
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  • Austin, Texas

    Hike the Bull Creek Loop

    4 mi / 100 ft gain
    Part park, part preserve, St. Edwards Park is not too well known, even among long time Austin residents. It's hidden away on old Spicewood Springs Road, beyond the Loop 360 boundary beyond which most people do not venture. The park consists of two parts, one park and one preserve. The portion of ...
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  • San Francisco, California

    Golden Gate Park Loop

    6.32 mi / 482 ft gain
    Golden Gate Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you past some of the best sights of the park located in the heart of San Francisco, California. Starting in the Inner Sunset, you'll head out on the loop passing Stow Lake and continuing over Crossover drive into the Outer Richmond and Outer Sunset...
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  • Breckenridge, Colorado

    Quandary Peak via Blue Lakes

    4.88 mi / 2516 ft gain
    Quandary Peak via Blue Lakes is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Blue River, Colorado.
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  • Linn County, Oregon

    Santiam Wagon Road to House Rock

    4.61 mi / 768 ft gain
    Discover the captivating Santiam Wagon Road to House Rock Trail, a historic 2.6-mile path following one of Oregon's most significant pioneer routes through the spectacular Willamette National Forest. This moderately challenging out-and-back trail connects travelers to the impressive House Rock fo...
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  • Gustavus, Alaska

    Hike the Forest Loop Trail

    1 mi / 144 ft gain
    Benches line the trail, strategically placed at scenic viewpoints. The Forest Loop Trail is primarily used for hiking, and is best used from March to October. The trail features amazing wild flowers and is great for all skill levels. The trail can be accessed from the lodge or from south of the b...
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  • Los Angeles, California

    White Point Trail

    4.0
    1.36 mi / 236 ft gain
    White Point Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near San Pedro, California.
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  • Eddyville, Kentucky

    Lee S. Jones Multi Use Trail

    3.5
    Lee S. Jones Multi Use Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Eddyville, Kentucky.
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  • Shingletown, California

    Manzanita Lake Loop

    4.0
    1.88 mi / 121 ft gain
    Manzanita Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Station, California.
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  • Onamia, Minnesota

    Hike the Minnesota Hiking Club Trail in Mille Lacs Kathio

    3.2 mi
    Tucked away in the trees next to the popular Lake Mille Lacs and roughly 90 minutes from Minneapolis, MN, lies Mille Lacs Kathio State Park. Of great importance to the Native American tribes that originally inhabited the area, this park is a wooded oasis from the big city. With 35 miles of wood...
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  • Virginia Beach, Virginia

    Lake Lawson Loop Trail

    3.0
    1.5 mi / 305 ft gain
    Lake Lawson Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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  • Blairstown, New Jersey

    White Lake

    4.0
    3.81 mi / 285 ft gain
    White Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Hardwick Township, New Jersey. The White Lake Loop in New Jersey is a relatively easy 3.8-mile loop trail located near Hardwick Township. This trail offers a peaceful hike through wooded areas and around White Lake, with sceni...
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  • Tuolumne Meadows, California

    Sierra Point via Happy Isle

    5.0
    1.44 mi / 1007 ft gain
    The unmaintained trail is initially hard to find if you’re not familiar with its location. Here are the instructions: From Happy Isle, start on the JMT trail heading towards Vernal Falls. Shortly after passing a sign indicating the start of the John Muir Trail, you'll come to another sign o...
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  • Chambers, Arizona

    Puerco Pueblo Trail

    5.0
    0.3 mi / 16 ft gain
    Puerco Pueblo Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona.
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