United States
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Top Hiking Spots in and near United States
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Desert Hot Springs, California
Pushwalla Palms Loop
4.33 mi / 741 ft gainPushwalla Palms Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Thousand Palms, California.Read more -
Basye, Virginia
Orkney Springs Trail
4.94 mi / 1440 ft gainEasy to get to from Bryce resort, Orkney Springs Trail is a moderate to challenging trail. It starts with an easy trail through the woods but does get very steep in mile 2 in what seems like a very rocky dried-out river bed. There is a spectacular view around mile 2. If that's what you’re after y...Read more -
Escalante, Utah
Escalante River Trail: Escalante to UT-12
12.97 mi / 3373 ft gainEscalante River Trail: Escalante to UT-12 is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Eggnog, Utah.Read more -
Encinitas, California
Encinitas Coastal Rail Trail
2.61 mi / 33 ft gainThe Cardiff/Encinitas Coastal Rail Trail (part of the longer, ongoing project to eventually run 44 miles between Oceanside and San Diego) is a beautiful, mellow, and well-maintained pathway that runs from the corner of Chesterfield Dr. & San Elijo Ave. (right across the street from the Patago...Read more -
Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona
Painted Desert Rim Trail
1.24 mi / 121 ft gainPainted Desert Rim Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Chambers, Arizona.Read more -
Capitola, California
New Brighton Beach Trail
0.85 mi / 112 ft gainNew Brighton Beach Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Aptos, California.Read more -
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Bur Oak, Riparian, Grand Ravine, and River Lookout Loop Trail
3.39 mi / 295 ft gainBur Oak, Riparian, Grand Ravine, and River Lookout Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Sioux Falls, South Dakota.Read more -
Milton, Florida
Chain of Lakes Trail
1.4 mi / 85 ft gainChain of Lakes Trail in Blackwater River State Park is a relatively easy 1.4-mile loop trail that takes less than a half hour to hike around. The trail starts just southeast of the Deaton Bridge at the trailhead in the parking lot. There may be birders or people fishing along the trail, but if yo...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Hogback Ridge Trail
2.85 mi / 830 ft gainHogback Ridge Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Manitou Springs, Colorado.Read more -
San Fernando, California
Pacoima Park Natural Wash Park
0.54 mi / 13 ft gainPacoima Park Natural Wash Park makes for a wonderful & pleasant walk. The entrance to the park is located at the corner of Newton St and 8th St and runs up to Foothill Blvd in San Fernando California. The park is ADA accessible and allows for dogs on leash. There are also picnic tables and dr...Read more -
La Quinta, California
Boo Hoff Trail
12.7 mi / 2323 ft gainBoo Hoff Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near La Quinta, California.Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Cascade Lake Trail
5.78 mi / 404 ft gainThe out-and-back Cascade Lake Trail starts from the Cascade Creek Trailhead off of Norris Canyon Road in Yellowstone National Park. The trail passes through open meadows as you hike to Cascade Lake where wildflowers abound and wildlife is often seen.You will need a wilderness permit to backpack a...Read more -
Friant, California
Pincushion Peak
2.49 mi / 1043 ft gainHead North on Friant Rd. It will begin to head East, becoming Millerton Rd. Stay on Millerton Rd for 4.2 mi. Turn left onto Sky Harbor Rd (street JUST before Table Mountain Casino). Follow Sky Harbor Rd for 5.8 miles to the end of the road. Parking is available along the road. There are port a po...Read more -
Hampton, Tennessee
Appalachian Trail: Dennis Cove to US 19E
21.27 mi / 4843 ft gainAppalachian Trail: Dennis Cove to US 19E is a point-to-point trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Roan Mountain, Tennessee.Read more -
Makanda, Illinois
Devil's Standtable Trail
0.26 mi / 75 ft gainDevil's Standtable Trail is a loop trail where you may see great forest setting located near Makanda, Illinois.Read more -
Lancaster, California
Saddleback Butte State Park Loop
0.58 mi / 46 ft gainSaddleback Butte State Park is a state park in the Antelope Valley of the western Mojave Desert. It’s oftentimes looked over, but you’d be surprised what you can find there. Definitely a place to stop. It is located east of Lancaster. It can get hot so make sure to bring lots of water and wear su...Read more