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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

    • Provo, Utah

      Snowshoe the Rock Canyon Trail

      3 mi / 1630 ft gain
      The Rock Canyon trail is a heavily trafficked path that brings people of all ages.  In the winter the mountains are covered in snow and the path is well packed down due to the volume of people that are hiking.  After about a mile of hiking, you will enter the more dense part of the canyon with lo...
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    • Upper Tremont Road, Tennessee

      Hike to Indian Flat Falls via Middle Prong Trail

      4.5
      7.21 mi / 1102 ft gain
      One of the best trails in the Smokies is the Middle Prong Trail. The trail passes three major waterfalls, in addition to numerous smaller falls, cataracts and cascades. Once you've parked, you'll start at the trail head and immediately see your first cascade. From the trailhead hikers will cro...
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    • Government Camp, Oregon

      Snowshoe Tom, Dick, and Harry

      5.0
      8 mi / 1710 ft gain
      Your day of adventure will start at the Skibowl West parking lot. Unfortunately, due to snowplowing, the roadside parking to the Mirror Lake trailhead is covered in snow. If you are doing this hike in the summer, be sure to check out this adventure: Climb Tock, Dick, and Harry Mountain!After you ...
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    • Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

      Mesa Top Loop

      4.5
      The 6-mile Mesa Top Loop Road, open 8 am to sunset, stops at 12 sites including surface ruins and cliff dwelling overlooks. The most famous feature of the park, Cliff Palace, is visible from the Sun Point and Sun Temple overlooks. Sunrise photography isn't possible on the loop due to operating ho...
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    • Missoula County, Montana

      Cross-Country Ski at Lubrecht Experimental Forest

      12.6 mi / 50 ft gain
      Lubrecht Experimental forest is owned and managed by both the College of Forestry & Conservation and the State of Montana Department of Natural Resources. The forest spans over 28,000 acres in the Blackfoot River drainage.A local favorite, Lubrecht boasts 12.6 miles of cross country ski trai...
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    • Wilsall, Montana

      Summer Skiing "The Great One Couloir" in the Northern Bridgers

      The Great One Couloir in the Northern Bridgers is a classic summer ski adventure, perfect for a day trip.Walk up the trail towards Sacajewea Peak – it is marked on a sign and easy to find. Continue for about 2 miles to the top, where you will traverse south from Sacajewea Peak for roughly 1 mile,...
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    • Baker, Nevada

      Camp at Upper Lehman Creek Campground, Great Basin NP

      Great Basin National Park is located just a few miles east of the Nevada/Utah border in White Pine County. This beautiful park lies approximately 4.5 hours northeast of Las Vegas, NV and about 4 hours southwest of Salt Lake City, UT near the small town of Baker, NV. The Upper Lehman Campground is...
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    • Penn Valley, California

      Visit the Bridgeport Covered Bridge

      4.0
      The famed and picturesque Bridgeport Covered Bridge, spanning the width of the Yuba River, was originally built in 1862. It was an integral passage for a freight hauling route from San Fransisco to Nevada. This historic site is now protected and is no longer able to be walked or driven through as...
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    • Boulder, Colorado

      Green Mountain via West Ridge Trail

      3.23 mi / 607 ft gain
      Starting at 7,600 ft this 1.35 mile (one-way) hike is the shortest, and by far the least strenuous, hike to summit one of Boulder's iconic peaks. Parking for this trail-head is available along the road a short drive, 4.5 miles, up Flagstaff Rd. The trail gently slopes along a ridge for the firs...
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    • Bishop, California

      Bouldering In The Buttermilks

      5.0
      The Buttermilks is a historical climbing area that is home to some of the worlds most famous rock climbs. It is located at the base of the Eastern Sierras near Bishop, CA. In this region there are 3 main bouldering areas: The Happies, The Sads, and The Buttermilks.The Buttermilks are massive gr...
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    • Kanab, Utah

      See Dinosaur Tracks at the Moccasin Mountain Dinosaur Tracksite

      5.0
      The Moccasin Mountain Dinosaur Tracksite is one of the most diverse track sites in North America.  The site contains hundreds of fossilized tracks from at least five different species of dinosaur.  The tracks have been preserved since the early Jurassic period dating back to approximately 180 mil...
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    • Pickens, South Carolina

      Backpack the Foothills Trail through the Southeastern Appalachian Mountains

      5.0
      76.2 mi / 11036 ft gain
      Starting at Table Rock State Park (South Carolina) and working your 76.2 miles way towards Oconee State Park (South Carolina) is the most popular route, with a few spur trails that lead to places like Raven Cliff Falls in Cesar's Head State Park. The trail gains ~11,036 feet in elevation with ano...
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    • Cabins, West Virginia

      North Fork Mountain Trail & Chimney Top

      5.0
      22.84 mi / 4390 ft gain
      One of my favorite hikes in West Virginia, since the whole ridge is full of views.  Backpacking the North Fork Mountain Trail is about 24.7 miles in total and a challenging hike but with relentless views. In my opinion, the best West Virginia has to offer. Summertime backpacking the whole the NF...
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    • Cambria, California

      Camp at San Simeon State Park

      4.0
      San Simeon has two campgrounds to choose from – San Simeon Creek Campground has 115 campsites for tent or RV camping. Sites have fire rings and picnic tables, and nearby there is firewood for sale. Your other choice is the primitive Washburn Campground, located 1 mile inland. From this plateau, y...
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    • Maine 26, Maine

      Hike Eyebrow Trail to Old Speck Mountain Loop

      7.8 mi / 3000 ft gain
      The first time I attempted this trail was in mid April, and the slush and mud I encountered was absolutely unbelievable. Snowshoes were useless. Crampons were useless. Boots alone meant dirty, wet, muddy feet. So, I had to bail. But I came back in October and I’m so glad I did because the views o...
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    • Keene Valley, New York

      Gothics Mountain, Pyramid Peak, and Sawteeth Mountain via Beaver Meadow Falls

      4.0
      15.51 mi / 4357 ft gain
      Gothics Mountain is number 10 in height on the 46ers list, standing at 4,736 feet. Pyramid Peak stands at 4,550 feet, but because of it's location and closeness to Gothics, it is not considered one of the 46ers. Sawteeth is number 35 in height on the 46ers list, standing at 4,100 feet. This is a...
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