United States
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Top Hiking Spots in and near United States
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San Diego County, California
Bluffs Trail Loop
5.02.63 mi / 95 ft gainDiscover the natural beauty of Southern California on the San Onofre Bluffs Trail Loop, a scenic hike located within San Onofre State Beach. This trail offers hikers breathtaking views of sandstone cliffs, access to secluded beaches, and opportunities to observe diverse coastal wildlife. Hours ...Read more -
Morongo Valley, California
Big Morongo Canyon Trail
11.65 mi / 1401 ft gainBig Morongo Canyon Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Morongo Valley, California.Read more -
Kellogg, Idaho
Silver Mountain Scenic Gondola
3.03.01 mi / 0 ft gainExperience one of the most unforgettable summer adventures in North Idaho with a ride on the Silver Mountain Gondola—the longest scenic gondola in North America. This 3.1-mile ride whisks you from the base in Kellogg, Idaho to the top of Silver Mountain, offering panoramic views of the lush Bitte...Read more -
Honor, Michigan
Mt Minnie Nature Preserve
4.01.12 mi / 167 ft gainTucked away in Michigan’s scenic Keweenaw Peninsula, the Mount Minnie Nature Preserve is a quiet, off-the-beaten-path destination for hikers, nature lovers, and anyone seeking peaceful views over Lake Superior. Protected by the Keweenaw Land Trust, this rugged 120-acre preserve features a short...Read more -
Madison County, Idaho
Webster’s Dam/Manmade Falls
2.55 mi / 502 ft gainOut and back hike off of Brown’s Road. There are many trails branching off for mountain biking. The trail is mostly downhill to the falls and a moderately difficult climb back up to the start. It is recommended that it has been warm for a week or two since the last snowfall since the trail is mos...Read more -
Tiburon, California
Angel Island Perimeter Loop
5.98 mi / 794 ft gainAngel Island Perimeter Loop is a loop trail around the circumference of the island in the San Francisco Bay. The island is located near Tiburon, California with views of downtown San Francisco, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, Oakland, Sausalito, and TIburon as you traverse around the island. ...Read more -
Ashford, Washington
Glacier Basin Trail to Glacier Basin Camp
6.45 mi / 1644.79 ft gainThe Glacier Basin Trial begins in “D” loop of the White River Campground in Mt. Rainer National Park. Glacier Basin trailhead is popular with climbers who are beginning their ascent of Mount Rainier. The trail is quite easy and well established after it was severely damaged in 2006. The Trail r...Read more -
East Point, Georgia
Connally Nature Preserve
0.27 mi / 66.97 ft gainWalk amongst some of the oldest trees in Atlanta in this scenic nature preserve located in the heart of East Point. This is a great spot for birding with some sightings including Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, Yellow-rumped Warbler...Read more -
Julian, California
Agua Caliente Hot Spring
5.01.53 mi / 164 ft gainAgua Caliente Hot Spring is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a hot springs located near Julian, California.Read more -
Campbellsburg, Indiana
Hike Cave River Valley Trail
3.3 mi / 396 ft gainCave River Valley Trail is a 3.3 mile loop hike that takes you past wildlife located near Campbellsburg, Indiana.Read more -
Santa Cruz, California
Old Landing Cove
5.02.39 mi / 161 ft gainOld Landing Cove Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Santa Cruz, California. The Old Landing Cove Trail, located in Wilder Ranch State Park near Santa Cruz, California, is a picturesque 2.4-mile loop trail offering easy hiking and walking with stunning coas...Read more -
Whitetop, Virginia
Virginia Creeper National Recreational Trail
5.033.25 mi / 2139 ft gainVirginia Creeper National Recreational Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Whitetop, Virginia.Read more -
Montpelier, Vermont
Stone Tower via State House Trail
1.22 mi / 356.3 ft gainStart at the Vermont State House in Montpelier and hike the State House Trail to the stone observation tower. There are 7 miles of trails in Hubbard Park, but the trail from the State House to the tower is 0.5 miles one-way. Started in 1915 and completed in 1930, the 54-foot-tall Hubbard Park ...Read more -
Durham, North Carolina
Piney Mountain Trail
5.0Piney Mountain Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Durham, North Carolina.Read more -
Walsenburg, Colorado
Horseshoe Lake
Horseshoe Lake in Lathrop State Park delivers calm-water paddling against a backdrop of the Spanish Peaks—twin volcanic "stocks" rising nearly 14,000 feet to dominate the southern Colorado skyline. The 150-acre reservoir enforces wakeless speeds, creating a serene environment for kayaking, canoei...Read more -
Pleasantville, New York
Swan Lake Loop
5.01.37 mi / 85 ft gainSwan Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Hawthorne, New York.Read more