• United States
  • 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

    • Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

      Wrightsville Beach

      4.7
      2.61 mi / 7.22 ft gain
      The great part about this adventure is that you can start anywhere on the island at any time of day. The island is four miles long, running from Mason Inlet to the north down to Masonboro Inlet to the south. The best fishing can be found on the north end of the island from Public Access 1 to the...
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    • Big Sur, California

      3 Branches of the Limekiln

      4.0
      1.98 mi / 696 ft gain
      The Limekiln Trails offer up a moderate hike with defined trails, creek crossings, and limited elevation. From the parking area, head east under the canopy of redwoods until you get to the bridge, where there’s a kiosk marking the trail. The three branches are ~0.5 miles each, making it easy to ...
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    • Pacific Crest Trail, California

      Devils Kitchen Trail

      5.0
      5.06 mi / 525 ft gain
      Your hike to Devils Kitchen will start from Warner Valley Campground. The hike starts out thorough the valley and eventually winds through the forest and ends at the top of the Devils Kitchen site. You'll then hike down the hill a bit and get to explore the area! There are pretty specific walkin...
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    • Humboldt County, California

      Hike the Emerald Ridge - Redwood Creek Loop

      6 mi / 900 ft gain
      This loop begins at the Tall Trees Trailhead.  To access this parking area, you must have a permit that you can obtain from the Kuchel ranger station.  The gate is locked.  When you get the permit, the ranger will also give you the combination to the gate.  Once you drive through, close the gate ...
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    • Indiahoma, Oklahoma

      Post Oak Falls

      4.5
      1.46 mi / 322 ft gain
      Park at the Post Oak/Treasure lake Trailhead. Follow one of the well-worn trails north. There are a few trails at the start that eventually wind into each other. After 1/2 mile of going due north up and down some hills and crossing a plateau, look for a small unmarked trail heading east off the m...
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    • Anchorage, Alaska

      Hike the Twin Peaks Trail

      5.0
      2.6 mi / 1800 ft gain
      The lake is surrounded by snow-capped mountains that host a variety of interesting wildlife. If you look closely, it is not uncommon to see a Dall's sheep or two on the mountain side. At the western edge of the lake, you will find the parking lot and trailhead. There are picnic tables and a bathh...
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    • Morrison, Colorado

      Dinosaur Ridge

      4.3
      2.86 mi / 463 ft gain
      The hiking trail starts at the parking lot located across from the Dinosaur Ridge Discovery center (which you should totally go check out!). Once you park you will follow the gated and paved Alameda Parkway towards the ridge. Along the way there will be several sites on the left until you reach t...
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    • Leavenworth, Washington

      Nada Lake via Snow Lakes Trail

      10.81 mi / 3734 ft gain
      Being one of the lucky recipients of an Enchantments overnight permit can't happen for everybody. So, for the rest of us, taking to the mountains in the winter is an awesome way to bypass this system and experience the central Cascades in a completely different, colder way. The suffering is almos...
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    • Groveland, California

      Rainbow Pool

      4.5
      Finding Rainbow Pool is a little tricky, since it is off the side of a highway, but when you find it there is parking and bathrooms. There is a easy walkway to get down to the pool itself, and trails to climb to the top to slide or jump off the rocks. Many people tend to fish up top underneath th...
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    • Dammeron Valley, Utah

      Hike to Three Ponds

      3.0
      This relatively easy trail is great for the whole family. There are multiple alternate trails branching off from this route, as well, so you can turn this into a much longer hike if you like. Start on the Hidden Pinyon Trail, which has a well-marked turn-off for Three Ponds Trail. The start of th...
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    • Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

      Explore Balcony House

      5.0
      0.5 mi
      Starting at the trail head at 7,000 feet, you will head down the trail until you get to the cliff dwellings. There will be a wooden ladder you will have to climb, a recreation of the ladder used hundreds of years ago by the tribes living there. Once you get to the top of the ladder, the trail wil...
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    • Altadena, California

      Millard Falls

      3.0
      1.27 mi / 289 ft gain
      To get to the trail, park at the Millard Campground Trailhead parking lot, where you'll find plenty of parking. Follow the trail that leads away from the lot and past the Millard Campground. If necessary, you'll find bathrooms at the campground. Follow signs for Millard Falls as the trail veers r...
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    • New Orleans, Louisiana

      Run the Street Car Line in Uptown New Orleans

      4.0
      4 mi / 0 ft gain
      The historic street car line that runs from uptown New Orleans to Downtown New Orleans is the perfect place to run and experience the city if you are visiting. 22 miles of track allow you to choose from many different sections to run. The best section in my opinion is the section from the interse...
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    • Gastonia, North Carolina

      Hike Crowders Mountain

      4.6
      4.2 mi / 1100 ft gain
      Crowders Mountain State Park is the closest green space to downtown Charlotte and it will not disappoint. There are two peaks worth checking out: The Pinnacle and Crowders Mountain. Crowders Mountain stands at 1,600' offering incredible views of the surrounding area and on a clear day you can see...
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    • Rising Fawn, Georgia

      Hike Sitton's Gulch Trail

      5.0
      5.7 mi / 1060 ft gain
      Hiking Sitton's Gulch is a great option for those who want to get a little more distance than what the 2.1 mile Waterfalls trail has to offer.  This bit of extra distance will separate you from a lot of the weekend crowd and will expose you to two more waterfalls, in addition to Cherokee and Heml...
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    • Island Park, Idaho

      Snowshoe the River Ranch Loop in Harriman SP

      3 mi / 20 ft gain
      The River Ranch Loop trail is a great snowshoe trail for families or beginners, since it has relatively few small hills. The trail runs for about 2.5 miles. There are also multiple state cabins/houses along the trail, including the Jones House, where you can take a break and warm up inside by the...
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