• 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

    • Whittier, Alaska

      Hike to Portage Pass and Portage Lake

      4 mi / 800 ft gain
      Probably one of the best bang-for-your buck hikes I've ever been on. Starting from the trailhead, which is just on the Whittier side of the Portage tunnel, you'll hike up 800ft in one mile on a mostly wide, rocky trail. In what seems like no time at all, you'll be at Portage Pass, with views of t...
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    • Keene Valley, New York

      Rooster Comb Mountain

      4.69 mi / 1673 ft gain
      Take in two unique views of the Adirondacks on one hike. Rooster Comb offers a great 5.2 mile round trip hike that gives you some unique vantage points. Starting from the parking lot you cross over a nice wooden bridge to the trail registry. Remember to sign in. Next you'll come up on a pond in w...
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    • Glendale, Arizona

      Thunderbird Park 3 Peaks Loop

      5.0
      7.31 mi / 1417 ft gain
      This is a great spot to go for a quick run or a short hike if you're in North Phoenix. Thunderbird park is easily accessible with free entry and a number of picnic areas. There are 3 main hills with a variety of trail options to hike up/around each. From the top you'll find a nice view of valley...
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    • Dallas, Texas

      Katy Trail

      3.7
      7.16 mi / 138 ft gain
      The Katy Trail cuts through the busy downtown Dallas area and offers the perfect way to get away for a lunch break or afternoon walk. The trail runs from Mockingbird to Houston St and can be traveled in both directions. The best place for parking is at the North end off of Travis and Knox St wher...
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    • Moab, Utah

      Mountain Bike the Pipe Dream Trail in Moab

      6 mi / 730 ft gain
      There are multiple trailheads to access the Pipe Dream trail in Moab. This time we chose to start at the Jackson Street parking area and rode the pipeline trail south for approximately 3-miles. This section of trail is a 2-track road that follows, you guessed it, the gas pipeline. It climbs aroun...
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    • Wenatchee, Washington

      Saddle Rock

      3.0
      2 mi / 920 ft gain
      Starting from the south end of Wenatchee, hike straight up the obvious wide trail to the south side of Saddle Rock. You'll wind around the iconic rock feature and approach it from the back. A short and steep hike will reward you with wide open views of the Wenatchee Valley as you crest the hill...
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    • Wartburg, Tennessee

      Potter's Falls

      5.0
      0.1 mi / 50 ft gain
      Potter's Falls is a semi locally known area that is used for lots of different activities. To get there the roads are pretty simple and easy to follow the directions. The parking can be a bit tricky especially if its during the summer or extreme cold in the winter. There are only about 15 spots o...
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    • Wellsboro, Pennsylvania

      Turkey Path

      4.3
      1.72 mi / 748 ft gain
      This is a fairly steep trail with many switchbacks, which makes it an easy hike down and a tough one back. But don't worry there are bridges and stairs to help you out. It is also family friendly, but make sure you plan on taking on the added weight if you have young children with you. We went wi...
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    • Mount Charleston, Nevada

      Trail Canyon in the Mt. Charleston Wilderness

      3.82 mi / 1588 ft gain
      THE TRAIL The Trail Canyon Trail is a 3.8 mile out-and-back moderately trafficked route located in the Mt. Charleston Wilderness located approximately 45 minutes northeast of Las Vegas, NV.  This difficult trail offers access to Mt. Charleston Peak, the western side of the Mummy Mountain Trail,...
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    • Deming, Washington

      Visit Nooksack Falls

      The View.  Nooksack Falls is a wonder of a sight, tumbling 88 ft in two segments averaging 50 ft across.  A quick stroll from the parking area brings you to the upper or "lower" view, where you can either see the top of the waterfall cascading away from you, or see the whole waterfall.  The water...
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    • Camas, Washington

      Explore Camas Pothole Falls

      4.0
      0.5 mi / 0 ft gain
      This is on the Round Lake Loop trail and there’s a free parking area. It’s a relatively in and out hike that is family friendly but does have some downhill scrambles. Be careful when jumping as there has been fatalities in the past but as long as you’re practicing safe swimming you’ll be okay. 
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    • Alpharetta, Georgia

      Big Creek Greenway

      4.0
      11 mi / 213 ft gain
      The Big Creek Greenway is a roughly 8-mile stretch of paved trail that runs from its northern Marconi Drive entrance in Alpharetta down to Old Alabama Road in Roswell. There is also an extended bit of the Greenway a little further north in Forsyth County, though these two trails do not connect. T...
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    • El Dorado County, California

      Photograph Black Bears at Taylor Creek, South Lake Tahoe

      / 30 ft gain
      Lake Tahoe is a tourist attraction filled with spectacular views and a plethora of wildlife. However, one species in particular has made a lasting impression on both locals and tourists - black bears. The area around Lake Tahoe is prime bear habitat and cities in the vicinity are seeing a rising ...
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    • Salado, Texas

      Hike the Chalk Ridge Falls Trail

      3.0
      2.5 mi / 131 ft gain
      The Chalk Ridge Falls Trail can be found within Chalk Ridge Falls Park just outside of Belton, Texas. The trail features one main waterfall as well as a neat suspension bridge. The hike to the waterfall and the bridge are not but about half a mile from the parking lot. Overall the trail is about ...
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    • Williamsport, Pennsylvania

      Hike Smith's Knob Hike via the Loyalsock Trail

      5.0
      8.3 mi / 1400 ft gain
      Smith's Knob is a short, but fairly challenging section of the overall Loyalsock Trail. Smith's Knob has a distinctively round peak, and viewed from Rider Park, sticks out to all very easily. The trail starts off very steep, and will require some effort right away. However, it soon becomes more o...
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    • Fairbanks, Alaska

      Snowshoe the Granite Tors Loop Trail

      15 mi / 2900 ft gain
      The Granite Tors Loop Trailhead is located at Milepost 39 on Chena River Road east of Fairbanks. It starts at about 700ft above sea level and climbs to about 3200ft, peaking around the 8 mile mark. The climb is slow and continuous adding to the difficulty of the hike.The Chena River State Recreat...
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