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    Looking for the best photography in United States? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around United States. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

    Top Photography Spots in and near United States

    • Williams, Arizona

      Hike the Kelsey Spring/Hog Hill/Dorsey Spring Loop

      13.4 mi / 2200 ft gain
      This hike starts at the Kelsey Spring Trailhead. Park at the end of Forest Service Road 538G. There is parking for about 6-7 cars. Just past the signage for the trail, which is also called Kelsey Winter Trail, there is a trail registration box. Be sure to sign in. The trail descends steeply for t...
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    • Colorado Springs, Colorado

      Upper Loop Trail

      3.7
      0.34 mi / 108 ft gain
      This short spur trail is right off Perkins Central Garden Trail. Most people walk by it because the walkway changes from paved to dirt, but it is definitely a must-see if you're exploring the park. It climbs just a short amount before reaching the rocks you can climb on. Make sure you take a mom...
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    • Albuquerque, New Mexico

      Hike La Luz Trail

      5.0
      7.2 mi / 3378 ft gain
      Leaving from the foothills above Albuquerque this trail leads you from the desert up to the peaks of the Sandia Mountains.  You'll climb from the city at 7000 ft above sea level all the way up to 10,378 ft in altitude along a trail the changes from high desert to deep pine forest.  The views alon...
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    • Mears, Michigan

      Hike Silver Lake State Park Loop

      7 mi
      This is a challenging 7 mile loop that rewards hikers with some of the best sights in Lower Michigan. The trailhead begins at the Silver Lake State Park Pedestrian Dune Access. Your difficult hike starts with a steep flight of steps from the parking lot. After the steps, keep climbing until you r...
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    • Talkeetna, Alaska

      Ski Touring in the Ruth Amphitheater

      The Ruth Amphitheater is a lesser known, but spectacularly beautiful glaciated part of Denali National Park. There is terrain for any skier's tastes, from flat, wide open touring to steep, gnarly descents, and house-swallowing crevasses. If you're lucky and plan ahead, you can reserve the Sheldon...
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    • Baker, Nevada

      Alpine Lakes Loop in Great Basin NP

      4.5
      2.62 mi / 499 ft gain
      The Alpine Lakes Loop is a 2.7-mile round-trip trail starting at 9,800ft and gaining 600ft at its highest point. The loop trail travels past two pristine alpine lakes, Stella and Teresa Lakes while providing excellent views of Wheeler Peak as a nearby backdrop. The trail is easy and accessible to...
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    • Cleveland, South Carolina

      Caesars Head Overlook

      5.0
      0.27 mi / 144 ft gain
      The Drive: Head North on SC Highway 11 "Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway" towards Table Rock State Park. Follow SC 11 past Table Rock approximately 8 miles where it will merge with SC 8 at Pumpkin Town. Follow SC 8 for another 3-4 miles until you see the intersection for SC Highway 276 on the le...
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    • Bayfield, Wisconsin

      Kayak to the Mainland Sea Caves

      5.0
      GETTING THERE Start your paddle from Meyer’s Beach just off of Highway 13. There is a $5 fee to park in the lot at Meyer’s Beach. At the parking lot there is an area to unload your gear near the stairs that lead to the lake, down which you will need to carry your boat & gear. The area is usua...
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    • Groton, Vermont

      Hike to Owl's Head Trail Overlook

      4.0
      3 mi / 200 ft gain
      Starting at 1746 ft of elevation, this easy 3 mile hike (RT) pays off with a dramatic view of Lake Groton, Kettle Pond and the Green Mountains of Vermont. The trail head begins in New Discovery Park, along the dirt road to Osmore Pond. There is room to pull off the dirt road and park near the t...
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    • Lutsen, Minnesota

      Hike to White Sky Rock

      5.0
      0.6 mi / 230 ft gain
      From Hwy 61 in Lutsen, you'll turn on Caribou Trail (Hwy 4). You'll drive about 4 miles and turn right for the public boat launch area. There will be a small parking area on your left before the boat launch. This trail is apart of the Superior Hiking Trail. Follow the short little trail up to the...
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    • National Forest Development Road 4220, Oregon

      Hike to Gifford Lake

      3 mi / 500 ft gain
      Set out at the Lower Lake trailhead along trail #717. After only half a mile the trail opens up to Lower Lake, with views of Olallie Butte. The trail winds around the north east side of the lake and you come to a junctions with trail #706. From here take the left onto #706 and continue about .6 o...
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    • Point Reyes Station, California

      Sky Campground via Sky Trail

      2.66 mi / 495 ft gain
      Entering Point Reyes National Seashore from Bear Valley Road the Sky Trailhead is a 4.9 mile drive.  Camping in Sky Camp requires a Camping Permit.   Once at the Sky Trailhead parking lot.  The Sky Trailhead will be on the left side pulling in.  The hike is not very strenuous and not all that lo...
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    • Seattle, Washington

      Alki Beach

      5.0
      1 mi
      There is parking for about a mile along Alki Ave. SW, however it quickly fills up quickly so get there early. The beach is about a mile long and since there is little parking there is a good chance you will need to walk a fair distance.  There are many things to do at this beach. There are kayak...
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    • Leavenworth, Washington

      Scramble Fortress Mountain

      5.0
      22 mi / 6000 ft gain
      The Approach Starting at the Trinity trailhead you'll hike the Buck Creek Trail towards Buck Creek Pass. The trail is fairly obvious once the snows have melted but if you are going early season (June-early July) you will definitely want to bring a GPS.  The trail works it's way up the valley alon...
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    • Homestead, Florida

      Clubhouse Beach via Flamingo Marina

      4.0
      15.86 mi / 96.68 ft gain
      Paddle 7.5 miles across Florida Bay to Clubhouse Beach, a primitive sand-and-marl beach backed by lime-green coastal prairie and mangrove forests in Everglades National Park. This 15-mile roundtrip is the closest backcountry campsite to Flamingo Marina—rangers recommend it for first-time backcoun...
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    • Anchorage, Alaska

      Watch the Sunset at Point Woronzof Park

      5.0
      If you are visiting Anchorage, and you don't have time to get away from the city, the Point Woronzof Park offers some excellent views of Mt. Susitna, the Cook Inlet, and the Anchorage skyline in the distance. The park is located just outside the north end of the Ted Stevens airport. Not only can ...
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