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  • United States

    The variety of ecosystems and adventures in the United States is truly remarkable. Whether you're looking to hit the beach, the mountains, the desert, or jump in the car and road-trip it all, the USA has adventure for everyone.

    Top Spots in and near United States

    • Brighton, Utah

      Hike or Trail Run Butler Fork

      5.0
      7.2 mi / 1964 ft gain
      To get to the trailhead, drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon 8 miles. The parking lot is on the left side of the road. The first half mile is the steepest of the whole trail so don't get too intimidated by it, it mellows out a lot after. You will come to fork in the trail about a mile in, you can eith...
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    • Valyermo, California

      Blue Ridge Trail via Inspiration Point

      4.97 mi / 692 ft gain
      There are two trail heads for the Blue Ridge Trail, one via the Grassy Hollow Visitor Center, and the other across from Inspiration Point. When parking gets crowded over at Grassy Hollow Visitor Center, than parking at Inspiration Point is the better option. To access the Blue Ridge Trail from In...
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    • Ontonagon, Michigan

      Mirror Lake Cabins Loop

      6.24 mi / 584 ft gain
      The trip to Mirror Lake begins at the Summit Peak Scenic Area. To extend your hike, start at the Lily Pond trail-head farther south on Summit Peak Road (5.3 miles to cabin). The initial trail towards the lake is the Beaver Creek trail (1.2 miles). The trail climbs down the peak slope into some lo...
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    • Bishop, California

      Long Lake via Bishop Pass

      5.0
      5.51 mi / 991 ft gain
      Directions The trailhead for Long Lake starts by South Lake outside Bishop, CA. You'll want to take Line Street, which is the 168, West out of Bishop. Approximately 14 miles up, you'll want to merge left towards South Lake. This junction is well-signed if you keep an eye out for it. Head th...
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    • Newfield, New York

      Lucifer Falls Loop

      5.0
      1.09 mi / 285 ft gain
      Starting in the parking area, choose which direction of the loop to take (all of which will take you to Lucifer Falls). You can choose to do a shorter, 1 - mile loop around the falls, or go further to the lower section of the park (approximately 4 miles) on the Rim & Gorge Loop. There is al...
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    • Mariposa County, California

      Stargaze and Photograph the Night Sky at Glacier Point

      5.0
      The summer months of June, July, and August tend to provide the best views of the stars, and particularly in August during the meteor showers. Amateur astronomers often gather on Saturdays during the summer, and provide first hand knowledge and guidance. Glacier Point can accommodate hundreds of ...
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    • Leavenworth, Washington

      Hike and Snowshoe to Lanham Lake

      4.0
      3.2 mi / 1000 ft gain
      This short but sweet snowshoe starts at 3000ft in the Stevens Pass Nordic Center parking lot. The trail head instantly puts you into the trees next to a groomed trail for skiers. Micro spikes will come in handy here, as the path can be a little icy and dusted with snow. After a short little climb...
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    • Oakley, Utah

      Hike to Ruth Lake in the High Uintas Wilderness

      5.0
      2 mi / 300 ft gain
      The Uintas are a high elevation, pristine mountain wilderness located in Utah. This range receives over 400 inches of precipitation annually, and you can find water everywhere.  There are 400+ miles of streams, waterfalls, and more than 2,000 lakes!  One of the prettiest and most accessible of th...
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    • Skagit County, Washington

      Sahale Arm via Cascade Pass

      4.3
      12.34 mi / 5230 ft gain
      To get to this hike, go to Marblemount, WA. Then, drive ~23 miles east on Cascade River Road until the end, the Cascade Pass Trailhead. Even before you hit the trail, you'll get an amazing view of Johannesburg Mountain. Once you're ready to get going, the initial 3.7 miles of this hike to Cascad...
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    • Awendaw, South Carolina

      Capers Island

      4.0
      5.29 mi / 12.03 ft gain
      Enjoy a relaxing adventure by paddling to Capers Island for a day trip or overnight. Located across the Copahee Sound just North of Charleston, South Carolina, Capers Island is located on the Atlantic Ocean next to Dewees Island. If you don't have your own kayak, you can rent one from Nature Ad...
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    • Crystal River, Florida

      Kayak to Shell Island, Florida

      5.0
      Take Fort Island Park Rd (Hwy 44) all the way until it dead-ends, it will end at Fort Island Park. The park also has a sandy entrance for paddle or small crafts to the left of the main boat ramp. This area is very popular for fishing, swimming, kayaking, and boating.Leaving from the boat ramp or ...
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    • San Diego County, California

      Hike to Mountain Palm Springs, Anza Borrego SP

      3 mi / 350 ft gain
      At first glance the Anza-Borrego desert appears lifeless, a wasteland of rocky plain peaks rising up from Carrizo Plains covered in Cholla cactus and Ocotillo. But one of the surprises is a mirage of California fan palm groves hidden in a series of canyons.The Mountain Palm Springs oasis loop is ...
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    • Ward, Colorado

      Hike to Mitchell Lake

      4.0
      4 mi
      Located in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area, Mitchell Lake is a good quick hike for an afternoon getaway. With just two miles to go till you reach the lake itself, it's easy for the whole family and the pups (the recreation area is super popular, so this is assuming the lots are full and you hav...
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    • Waddell, Arizona

      Hike Goat Camp Trail

      16 mi
      This is one of the less traveled trails in White Tank Mountain Regional Park.  If you're looking for a solid day hike in the west valley, try this one.  It isn't a loop, but it ultimately connects with some of the other long trails so if you're up for a long hike, you have options.  This starts f...
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    • Golden, Colorado

      Hike the Blue Grouse Trail Loop

      3.0
      6 mi / 400 ft gain
      Start the hike at the Blue Grouse Trailhead located next to Kriley Pond. Travel along Blue Grouse Trail for 0.7 miles until you reach a fork in the trail at Mule Trail where you will take a right. Along the Mule Trail you will travel up a series of switch backs before the trail levels out and you...
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    • Winthrop, Washington

      Climb to the Summit of Liberty Bell via the Beckey Route (5.6)

      5.0
      Liberty Bell is one of the most prominent and well defined features of the Washington Pass formation in the North Cascades. This beautiful and stunning rock formation looks equally at home in Washington as it would in the Dolomites or Patagonia.The classic route up Liberty Bell, The Beckey Route,...
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