• 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

    • Augusta, Georgia

      Wetland Trail and Beaver Dam Loop

      5.0
      2.02 mi / 259.84 ft gain
      Phinizy offers miles of nature trails around the swamp and an expansive wooden boardwalk that allows visitors to walk the 100 meters across the swampy water. If you get lucky, you may see some of the resident beavers, alligators, and bobcats in their natural habitats. The narrow trails through th...
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    • Grand Canyon Village, Arizona

      Bike the Hermit Road at the Grand Canyon

      5.0
      18.43 mi / 1352 ft gain
      The Hermit Road, originally built by early pioneers and then improved by the Santa Fe Railroad, winds along the Canyon’s rim for 7 miles. It boasts some of the grandest views along the South Rim of Grand Canyon and is your best opportunity to see the river and its rapids from the rim. This is the...
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    • Gypsum, Colorado

      Camp at Pinball Point

      This amazing campsite has river access (freezing cold!), beautiful scenic views of red rocks and rock faces in varying shades of brown and tan. It's the only campsite at this location so feel lucky that this whole area is just yours. Beautiful views of the moon and stars and get ready for the rus...
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    • Reliance, Tennessee

      Hike the Scenic Spur Trail

      5.0
      3.9 mi / 426 ft gain
      Very little elevation gain leads to an easy hike along a river right outside of the Ocoee river region. First .7 miles is very flat, then leads to some slight elevation gain but nothing too serious. This trail traverses through the lush forest for a short distance when you come across a small cre...
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    • Grafton, Wisconsin

      Hike the Bluff Trail to the stairs at Lion's Den Gorge

      4.0
      1.7 mi / 100 ft gain
      This is a longer hike than just simply appreciating the lake from the top. Follow the signs along the Gorge loop toward the "Stairs". This entire loop will take you approximately 1 hour from the parking lot to the lake roundtrip.  There are multiple routes to the bottom.  For those that want a st...
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    • San Diego, California

      Run the Convention Center Stairs

      4.6
      This is a great spot to get in a workout and to get some fresh air. The stairs are around 100 steps to the top, so if you're feeling good, you can get a few rounds in. In terms of safety, there are usually people around the convention center, so you most likely won't be alone. With that said, be ...
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    • Inyo County, California

      Hike into Titus Canyon

      8 mi
      In total its about 22 miles from Stovepipe Wells. From Stovepipe, head east on the 190 and make the left for Scotty's Castle Rd. Continue another 19 miles down until you can turn off onto the dirt track that leads to Titus Canyon. When you arrive in the parking lot, you'll see Do Not Enter signs,...
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    • Occidental, California

      LandPaths Grove of Old Trees

      5.0
      0.7 mi / 92 ft gain
      The Grove of Old trees is a privately-owned preserve in Western Sonoma County that is open to the public year round. It is not large, only about 33 acres, but it makes a wonderful spot to go on a walk and to soak in the beauty of the redwoods. To get there from downtown Occidental, drive West up...
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    • Fayetteville, West Virginia

      Hike the Long Point Trail

      4.8
      3.2 mi / 200 ft gain
      With minimal elevation gain, this 3.2 mile hike can be done in a short amount of time. From the parking lot, take the trail to the right of the bathroom. There will be two trail intersections at 0.4 miles and 0.7 miles, both of which are well marked. Stay straight at both intersections to remain ...
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    • Wawona, California

      Pothole Dome

      5.0
      1.01 mi / 220 ft gain
      Getting There From the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center, head west on Tioga Road/ Hwy 120 towards Tenaya Lake. You'll only travel about 1 mile down the road until you see Tuolumne Meadows open up again on your right, and there will be a very large gravel pull out where you can park. Pothole Dome ...
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    • Emporium, Pennsylvania

      Drive Ridge Road in Elk State Forest

      3 mi
      A drive along Ridge Road will bring you to five scenic vistas looking out over remote Elk State Forest.  You can drive the road and simply stop at the vistas, or you can do an out and back hike from anywhere along the road. On my last visit, I parked at the southern most vista, Square Timber Vist...
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    • Weehawken, New Jersey

      Photograph the NYC Skyline from JFK Boulevard East

      The Big Apple. NYC has arguably the best skyline in the world. So, if you are one of the millions of people visiting wouldn't you want to get some photos of the entire skyline to post on social media and show friend & family? Skip the boat and helicopter tour lines (although a cool experience...
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    • Cashiers, North Carolina

      Hike to Chimney Top

      3.3
      1.7 mi / 1000 ft gain
      Upon entering High Hampton Inn, follow the entrance road past the registration building, cart shed and parking lot. Take a right down a gravel road that follows alongside Hampton Lake. This gravel road continues for half a mile, even winding through part of the golf course and crossing over the c...
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    • Durango, Colorado

      Hike the Colorado Trail to Gudy's Rest

      4.0
      8.1 mi / 1400 ft gain
      This hike, a local favorite is less than five miles from downtown Durango. The entire hike offers beautiful views especially once your reach the top of Gudy's Rest. The trail starts off with a gradual uphill along Junction Creek. On this section of the trail, you will likely run into locals proba...
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    • Rockport, Washington

      Backpack to Fourth of July Pass from Thunder Creek

      11.2 mi / 2400 ft gain
      Starting at the Colonial Creek Campgrounds, the trail starts out fairly flat taking you along Thunder Creek for about two miles to the Fourth of July Pass trail head. Once you reach here, the trail begins to climb.Beginning with switch backs, the path straightens out for a while before coming to ...
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    • Skykomish, Washington

      Snowshoe Lake Valhalla

      11.6 mi / 1500 ft gain
      You start out at Stevens Pass just across the street from the lodge. The trailhead is slightly hidden but it is located to the left of the substation. Parking is plenty before ski-season.  Once you are all geared up, you wanna hit the trail running cause this is a long one to snowshoe. With short...
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