United States
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Top Hiking Spots in and near United States
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Leadville, Colorado
Mount Sherman from Iowa Gultch
5.04.23 mi / 2024 ft gainMount Sherman from Iowa Gultch is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Leadville, Colorado.Read more -
Rougemont, North Carolina
North River Loop, Ridge Trail and South River Loop Trail
4.0North River Loop, Ridge Trail and South River Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Hillsborough, North Carolina.Read more -
Chattanooga, Tennessee
South Chickamauga Creek Greenway
5.09.38 mi / 623 ft gainTrail Overview Distance: 13 miles one-way | Currently 11 miles accessible Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Surface: Paved (north), gravel (south levee), extensive boardwalks Elevation Gain: ~711 feet total Time: 2-7 hours depending on distance Dogs: Allowed on leash Fees: Free Best Season: Fe...Read more -
Desert Hot Springs, California
Hidden Trail to Flag Mountain
4.5 mi / 950 ft gainHidden Trail to Flag Mountain is a lesser-known local trail in Desert Edge, California. The trail leads to Flag Mountain, which displays an American flag and a Canadian flag at the summit.Read more -
Lake Elsinore, California
San Mateo Peak via Morgan Trailhead
5.04.47 mi / 784 ft gainSan Mateo Peak, standing at an elevation of 3,591 feet, is the highest summit in the Elsinore Mountains, a subrange of the Santa Ana Mountains in Southern California. The peak offers hikers panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes and is accessible via the Morgan Trail. Hours of Operation...Read more -
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
North Carolina Botanical Garden
1.46 mi / 157 ft gainNorth Carolina Botanical Garden is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.Read more -
Lakefield, Minnesota
Kilen Woods State Park
5.02.9 mi / 285 ft gainKilen Woods State Park is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Jackson, Minnesota.Read more -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Ooh-Aah Point via South Kaibab
5.02.04 mi / 749.34 ft gainThis is a moderately challenging hike, relatively short (1.8 miles round trip), with absolutely incredible views. To access this hike you start at the South Kaibab Trailhead located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Private vehicles are not allowed, you must access the trail via the park's sh...Read more -
North Sioux City, South Dakota
Adams Nature Preserve Loop
4.07.69 mi / 364 ft gainAdams Nature Preserve Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near North Sioux City, South Dakota.Read more -
Crested Butte, Colorado
Whetstone Vista Loop
4.02.77 mi / 456 ft gainWhetstone Vista Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Crested Butte, Colorado.Read more -
Smithland, Kentucky
Mantle Rock Trail
5.02.64 mi / 318 ft gainMantle Rock Trail is a loop trail that takes you a cave located near Smithland, Kentucky.Read more -
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont
Dog Mountain Loop
2.02 mi / 397.86 ft gainLocated on 150 beautiful acres with three miles of leash-optional trails, it’s a spot to breathe deeply, and it will remind you of how wonderful it is that these beautiful beings share our lives with us. After hiking the trails, pay tribute to the dogs you have loved and lost at the Dog Chapel, ...Read more -
Counce, Tennessee
Pickwick Landing State Park Campground
5.02.41 mi / 180 ft gainPickwick Landing State Park Campground is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Savannah, Tennessee.Read more -
Winter Park, Florida
Lake Baldwin Loop
5.02.37 mi / 98 ft gainLake Baldwin Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Winter Park, Florida.Read more -
Wilmington, Vermont
Ward’s Cove at Harriman Reservoir
Harriman Reservoir — also known as Whitingham Lake — is one of Vermont's largest bodies of water, stretching over 2,000 acres through the hills of Wilmington and Whitingham in the southern Green Mountains. Ward's Cove is one of the reservoir's quieter access points, offering a sheltered launch ...Read more -
Baker, Nevada
Lehman Cave
0.13 mi / 3 ft gainThere are adventures that draw you skyward—climbing peaks, chasing clouds, watching the world shrink beneath wide horizons. And then there are adventures that beckon you down, into the earth itself. A guided tour of the Lehman Caves at Great Basin National Park is a journey into an underground wo...Read more