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
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Durango, Colorado
Camp at Little Molas Lake
5.01 mi / 40 ft gainLittle Molas Lake Campground is about 1 mile off of US Highway 550 on Molas Pass just North of and on the other side of the highway from the Molas Overlook. Pro-tip: there is also another campground nearby called Molas Lake Park & Campground, so it's important to distinguish which you are hea...Read more -
Walhalla, South Carolina
Yellow Branch Falls
5.03.15 mi / 630 ft gainOnce you have turned into the picnic area off of Highway SC 28, you will see the open and easy parking area. The trail begins at 2 points on the southern end of the parking area. These 2 points form a small loop about 0.2 miles long, with a spur in the middle of the loop onto the main yellow bran...Read more -
Hanapepe, Hawaii
Hike Kawaikoi Stream
1.75 mi / 40 ft gainKawaikoi stream trail starts 3/4 mile beyond the Forest Reserve entrance sign on the Mohihi-Camp 10 road & across the stream at "Sugi Grove". It's a DLNR maintained trail, so there's signage & mile markers for the trail.At 1.75 miles total-roundtrip, it's a very easy walking trail, great ...Read more -
Franconia, New Hampshire
Camp at Lafayette Campground, White Mountains
5.08.3 miThe White Mountains offer some of the most prime foliage sightseeing (aka 'leaf peeping') in New England. Tourists flock to the Franconia Notch State Park area and surrounding parts of the White Mountains every October, but camping is generally less common. October can be a cold month in New Hamp...Read more -
Marysville, Pennsylvania
Hike to the Susquehanna Overlook
3.57 miOnce you reach the power lines, about a mile after cresting the top of the mountain you can look one way and you’ll see the Susquehanna River. Look the other way, and you’ll see beautiful woods and farm fields in Perry County. Return by the same route for a total of about 7 miles.Parking is at th...Read more -
Seward, Alaska
Hike to Callisto Canyon Cabin
4 mi / 500 ft gainFollow the signs south of Seward to Lowell Point. This is the trailhead. The first mile of the trail is about a mile long. You descend a well-maintained trail from the trailhead about 500 feet to the coast. Many people just hike this portion for a short trip to enjoy the beach.Once you reach the ...Read more -
Flagstaff, Arizona
Hike the Aspen Nature Loop at Humphrey's Peak
5.01.8 mi / 300 ft gainThis is a great hike that has amazing views at all times of the year. This trail might be closed for skiing season, but I am not sure. I went in October, just before Halloween and the weather was perfect. The leaves were changing and there was a nice brisk breeze. The short loop makes it accessib...Read more -
Pollock, Idaho
Hike to Upper Hazard Lake via Hard Creek
5.04.8 mi / 500 ft gainTrail 169 starts out of a small campground off Hazard Lake road. To get to the trailhead, you leave paved roads for about 15 miles of travel on a gravel road, fit for any vehicle - no worries Prius. The campground seems like a suspiciously unofficial campground (nothing wrong with that) but also ...Read more -
Walden, Colorado
Hike to American Lakes
5.011 mi / 1680 ft gainAmerican Lakes are two high alpine lakes located within State Forest State Park and the Never Summer Mountain Range. The park is located about 75 miles west of Fort Collins, Colo. along Highway 14 on the west side of Cameron Pass.Coming down from Cameron Pass, look for a sign for the American Lak...Read more -
Albrightsville, Pennsylvania
Hawk Falls in Hickory Run State Park
4.20.68 mi / 108 ft gainHawk Falls is located in Hickory Run State Park, Pennsylvania in the Poconos Mountains. The trail is mostly downhill, with some slippery sections so wear adequate shoes and take caution when you approach the falls. A rock outcrop at the top of the falls makes for a great lookout point. The 0.7 ou...Read more -
Clark County, Nevada
Hike the Pinnacle Loop in the Valley of Fire
5.0Pinnacle Loop is an unmaintained poorly marked trail leading to a cluster of sandstone towers, hidden close to some of the more popular areas of the Valley of Fire like Atlatl Rock and a campground.Getting TherePinnacle Loop shares the same trailhead as the popular Atlatl Rock picnic area and pet...Read more -
Christmas, Florida
Paddle the St. Johns River from East Orlando
Paddling along the St. Johns River is the perfect relaxing escape that lets you see the real Florida. Bring your Kayak, Canoe, or SUP to explore one of the few rivers worldwide that flows North. Just 45 minutes from Downtown Orlando, this adventure is great for someone who either wants to see th...Read more -
Roscoe, Montana
Backpack Granite Peak
5.014 miThere are a few ways to approach Granite Peak. The most popular route is the Mystic Lake trail in West Rosebud. It lies primarily on opinion as to which route is the best, easiest, or most scenic. I chose to start at the Phantom Creek trailhead in the East Rosebud Valley. You will follow this tra...Read more -
Ontonagon, Michigan
Escarpment Trail
4.08.39 mi / 1007 ft gainEnjoy scenic views of Lake of the Clouds and Big Carp River Valley. This hike on Michigan's upper peninsula is a great place for fall colors in late September or early October. Upon arriving at Porcupine Mountains State Park (from Highway 107) in Ontonagon, Michigan, follow signs to the Lake of ...Read more -
Virgin, Utah
Connector Trail, Zion NP
5.04.9 mi / 696 ft gainThis 4.9-mile (one-way) trek is a multi-functional trail. The trail can serve as standalone trail allowing hikers to get in either a solid in-and-out day hike or as a leg to a much bigger and epic Trans-Zion Trek. For those interested in the later, the Connector Trail is the leg of the journey th...Read more -
Los Angeles, California
Glendale Peak via Henry's Trail
4.02.07 mi / 915 ft gainGlendale Peak is often passed over by people hiking to Mt. Hollywood, and while it is not as high as its neighbor summit, it boasts arguably better views that you will enjoy all to yourself. While not really a full hiking trail and more of a small detour, Henry's Trail is worth the small uphill c...Read more