Top 100 Trails - Best Trails in North America

The results are in! After analyzing over 10 million "votes" from users over the past year, Trails.com is proud to announce its annual Top Trails list, based on trail popularity and usage. This list represents the most popular trails and outdoor destinations in North America. Use this list to get ideas for your upcoming outdoor excursion. Select a state and/or an activity below to find even more top trails.

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#1 Breakneck Ridge Trail

48 Reviews

Beacon, NY

On the east side of the Hudson River in Hudson Highlands State Park, this trail makes a rugged ascent from near river-level to roll along a knobby ridge to an old fire lookout tower. From the ...
- 5.5-7 hours
- 9.6 miles
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On the east side of the Hudson River in Hudson Highlands State Park, this trail makes a rugged ascent from near river-level ...

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#2 Stillaguamish River: South Fork

2 Reviews

Arlington, WA

The South Fork of the Stillaguamish is another favorite steelhead stream flowing through a rural area. Its background bluffs give it the appearance of an Ozark river, but its vegetation is strictly ...
- 4 hours
- 11 miles
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The South Fork of the Stillaguamish is another favorite steelhead stream flowing through a rural area. Its background bluffs ...

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#3 Glacier Gorge

19 Reviews

Estes Park, CO

Spectacular scenery, beautiful wildflowers, cascading waterfalls, and beautiful alpine lakes are what you will find on your hike into Glacier Gorge. Bring along a fishing rod and a camera. Cross ...
- 4 to 6 hours
- 9.6 miles
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Spectacular scenery, beautiful wildflowers, cascading waterfalls, and beautiful alpine lakes are what you will find on your ...

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#4 Angels Landing (Zion National Park)

34 Reviews

Springdale, UT

This trail provides a spectacular day trip for well-conditioned hikers who have no fear of heights. It receives heavy use, so chances for solitude are slim. Beyond Scout Lookout, the trail becomes ...
- 2 hours
- 4.4 miles
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This trail provides a spectacular day trip for well-conditioned hikers who have no fear of heights. It receives heavy use, ...

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#5 Havasu Canyon

29 Reviews

Seligman, AZ

Havasu is one of those places where a spectacular natural setting combines with the fascination of Native peoples to create a uniquely memorable backcountry excursion. Living for the past several ...
- 2 days
- 20 miles
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Havasu is one of those places where a spectacular natural setting combines with the fascination of Native peoples to create ...

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#6 Alder Glen Recreation Site

7 Reviews

Beaver, OR

In a moss-draped alder and maple setting, this welcoming Nestucca River campground sits across the river from a lacy, pyramid-shaped waterfall. Sites have paved parking spaces, and a paved path ...
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In a moss-draped alder and maple setting, this welcoming Nestucca River campground sits across the river from a lacy, pyramid-shaped ...

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#7 Deep Creek

13 Reviews

Hesperia, CA

A cluster of natural hot springs in an isolated canyon in the high desert. Deep Creek has become a favorite spot for those who like to go without clothing. Requires a gradual 6-mile hike or a ...
- 12 miles
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A cluster of natural hot springs in an isolated canyon in the high desert. Deep Creek has become a favorite spot for those ...

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#8 Eagle Rock Loop

23 Reviews

Glenwood, AR

This is the longest loop trail in the state of Arkansas. The Eagle Rock Loop Trail is very popular with out-of-state hikers as well as native Arkansans. The loop is a combination of parts of ...
- 26.8 miles
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This is the longest loop trail in the state of Arkansas. The Eagle Rock Loop Trail is very popular with out-of-state hikers ...

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#9 Camelback Mountain: Summit Trail

24 Reviews

Paradise Valley, AZ

This is an excellent, strenuous, and popular hike to the summit of 2,704-foot-high Camelback Mountain. Camelback Mountain, towering above Phoenix and Scottsdale, is a well-known and prominent ...
- 1 to 3 hours
- 2.4 miles
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This is an excellent, strenuous, and popular hike to the summit of 2,704-foot-high Camelback Mountain. Camelback Mountain, ...

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#10 Arethusa Falls Trails

18 Reviews

North Conway, NH

Dropping more than 200 feet in a swath of lacy mist, the plunge of Bemis Rock creates New Hampshire's highest falls and a premier natural wonder. But seasoned hikers understand that there's more ...
- 4.5 miles
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Dropping more than 200 feet in a swath of lacy mist, the plunge of Bemis Rock creates New Hampshire's highest falls and a ...

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#11 Mount Tammany

23 Reviews

Jacksonburg, NJ

The Kittatinny Ridge (meaning “Endless Mountain” in the Lenape Native American language) comes to an abrupt, spectacular end at Mount Tammany. The 1,527-foot ridge plunges 1,200 feet into the ...
- 3 - 4 hours
- 3.5 miles
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The Kittatinny Ridge (meaning “Endless Mountain” in the Lenape Native American language) comes to an abrupt, spectacular ...

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#12 Bright Angel Trail

22 Reviews

Grand Canyon, AZ

In addition to offering the most convenient access to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, the Bright Angel Trail is also one of the most popular hiking routes in the park. Wide enough to allow ...
- 2 days
- 19.2 miles
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In addition to offering the most convenient access to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, the Bright Angel Trail is also one ...

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#13 Black Mountain Campground

3 Reviews

Burnsville, NC

Black Mountain Campground has been around a long time. Over the years it has been well maintained. Now it is like an antique, treasured by families that have been returning to Black Mountain ...
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Black Mountain Campground has been around a long time. Over the years it has been well maintained. Now it is like an antique, ...

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#14 Big Walnut Creek Nature Preserve: Tall Timbers Trail

19 Reviews

Bainbridge, IN

This trail skirts a bluff before looping through a broad, deep ravine.
- 1 hour
- 1.7 miles
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This trail skirts a bluff before looping through a broad, deep ravine.

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#15 Bear Mountain Loop

12 Reviews

Highland, NY

This demanding 9.7-mile loop rolls through the steep wooded terrain of Bear Mountain State Park, topping Bear and West Mountains and offering views of the Lower Hudson River area. Counte ...
- 9.7 miles
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This demanding 9.7-mile loop rolls through the steep wooded terrain of Bear Mountain State Park, topping Bear and West ...

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#16 South Kaibab Trail to Bright Angel Campground

18 Reviews

Grand Canyon, AZ

A backpack of two or more days, following one of the most popular trails in the Grand Canyon.
- 13.8 miles
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A backpack of two or more days, following one of the most popular trails in the Grand Canyon.

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#17 Brasstown Bald, Wagon Train Trail

18 Reviews

Blairsville, GA

The final hike descending from Brasstown Bald is along the Wagon Train Trail. This path is the longest of the trails off the mountain. The pathway runs along old roadbeds to the north, ending ...
- About 4–5 hours
- 6.8 miles
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The final hike descending from Brasstown Bald is along the Wagon Train Trail. This path is the longest of the trails off ...

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#18 Ganier Ridge Loop

3 Reviews

Brentwood, TN

This loop explores the high and the low of Radnor Lake State Natural Area. Depart from the less-used east side of the park, then climb steeply up the Ganier Ridge Trail into the highest hills ...
- 1.8 hours
- 2.4 miles
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This loop explores the high and the low of Radnor Lake State Natural Area. Depart from the less-used east side of the park, ...

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#19 Mount Major

12 Reviews

Laconia, NH

Locate a short hike to a beautiful view on one of the main tourist arteries in the Lakes Region and you’re sure to generate plenty of interest. Within easy driving distance of Meredith, Weirs ...
- 3 miles
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Locate a short hike to a beautiful view on one of the main tourist arteries in the Lakes Region and you’re sure to generate ...

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#20 Slide Mountain Loop

17 Reviews

Pine Hill, NY

Southwest of Woodstock, this hike strings together the yellow Phoenicia–East Branch Trail, the red Wittenberg–Cornell–Slide Trail, and the blue Curtis–Ormsbee Trail for a rolling exploration ...
- 4-5 hours
- 7.2 miles
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Southwest of Woodstock, this hike strings together the yellow Phoenicia–East Branch Trail, the red Wittenberg–Cornell–Slide ...

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#21 Virgin Falls Trail at Virgin Falls State Natural Area

18 Reviews

Sparta, TN

The trail into Virgin Falls is a favorite among backpackers inTennessee because of the abundance of sights along the trail. Not only do you get the spectacular Virgin Falls, but also Big Branch ...
- 6 to 8 hours
- 8.4 miles
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The trail into Virgin Falls is a favorite among backpackers inTennessee because of the abundance of sights along the trail. ...

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#22 Peninsula to Olds Hollow Trail

8 Reviews

Zaleski, OH

Lake Hope is a dammed, salamander-shaped body of water that’s the central feature of this state park, which is adjacent to Zaleski State Forest. Begin a 4.2-mile day hike from the Hope Furnace, ...
- About 1.5 to 2.5 hours
- 4.2 miles
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Lake Hope is a dammed, salamander-shaped body of water that’s the central feature of this state park, which is adjacent to ...

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#23 Eagle Creek Trail to Wahtum Lake

14 Reviews

Dodson, OR

The second most famous and perhaps most enjoyable hike in the Gorge. Eagle Creek Trail is second only to Multnomah Falls in popularity, being the hike with more waterfalls than any other in the ...
- 5 to 8 hours or overnight
- 13.3 miles
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The second most famous and perhaps most enjoyable hike in the Gorge. Eagle Creek Trail is second only to Multnomah Falls ...

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#24 Van Hoevenberg Trail

15 Reviews

Lake Placid, NY

In the High Peaks Region, this demanding all-day or overnight hike arriving from the north offers the shortest approach to Mount Marcy—at 5,344 feet, the highest point in New York State. The ...
- 9-11 hours
- 14.8 miles
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In the High Peaks Region, this demanding all-day or overnight hike arriving from the north offers the shortest approach to ...

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#25 Boynton Canyon

12 Reviews

Sedona, AZ

Boynton Canyon is considered one of Sedona's most scenic canyons and a powerful vortex site. The canyon has lush riparian vegetation, towering red sandstone formations, hoodoo rock spires and ...
- 3 hours
- 6 miles
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Boynton Canyon is considered one of Sedona's most scenic canyons and a powerful vortex site. The canyon has lush riparian ...

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#26 Cross Timbers Trail

14 Reviews

Dallas, TX

About 35 miles NW of Sherman. A moderate overnight trip along undeveloped southern shoreline of Lake Texoma. Special Attractions: Lake. Permit required for camping.
- 18 miles
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About 35 miles NW of Sherman. A moderate overnight trip along undeveloped southern shoreline of Lake Texoma. Special Attractions: ...

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#27 Northshore Trail

14 Reviews

Flower Mound, TX

This is Mecca, the trail people think of when they talk about north Texas. Most folks just call it Lake Grapevine, but there are two other nice trails on Grapevine Lake. Still, this is the only ...
- 18 miles
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This is Mecca, the trail people think of when they talk about north Texas. Most folks just call it Lake Grapevine, but there ...

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#28 Mount Marcy - New York Highpoint

8 Reviews

Lake Placid, NY

Highpoint rank by height: 21st. We will use the trail that starts near Heart Lake and the Adirondak Loj. No, this is not a spelling error – it was named by Henry Van Hoevenberg, who opened the ...
- 8 to 10 hours
- 14.8 miles
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Highpoint rank by height: 21st. We will use the trail that starts near Heart Lake and the Adirondak Loj. No, this is not ...

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#29 Carson Hot Springs Golf & Spa Resort

2 Reviews

Carson, WA

A once sleepy Victorian-era hotel and bathhouse that features a regimen of therapeutic hot mineral baths reminiscent of old European spas. The resort had a major renovation in 2013 and opened ...
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A once sleepy Victorian-era hotel and bathhouse that features a regimen of therapeutic hot mineral baths reminiscent of ...

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#30 Verde Hot Spring

6 Reviews

Strawberry, AZ

The remains of an extensive hot-spring resort, with several pools still available for bathing. Verde Hot Spring was at one time a thriving resort complete with hotel and several baths. Today, ...
- 2 miles
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The remains of an extensive hot-spring resort, with several pools still available for bathing. Verde Hot Spring was at one ...

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#31 Uwharrie National Forest

10 Reviews

Troy, NC

Wonderful, woodsy circuit hikes are possible in Uwharrie National Forest, some of substantial length. Uwharrie and Dutchman’s Creek Trails form a figure eight that, when linked with forest roads ...
- several options miles
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Wonderful, woodsy circuit hikes are possible in Uwharrie National Forest, some of substantial length. Uwharrie and Dutchman’s ...

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#32 James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park Trails

17 Reviews

Summerville, GA

This state park is in the Ridge and Valley district of northwest Georgia, just to the south of the city of Summerville. The facility was named for local politician Sloppy Floyd, who served in ...
- About 3.5–4 hours
- 3.8 miles
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This state park is in the Ridge and Valley district of northwest Georgia, just to the south of the city of Summerville. The ...

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#33 Chain Lakes

11 Reviews

Scenic, WA

Don’t let the dog roam too far ahead on this trail—he could run all the way to Mexico without leaving the path. That’s right, Mexico. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) runs 2600 miles from Canada ...
- 2 days minimum
- 22 miles
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Don’t let the dog roam too far ahead on this trail—he could run all the way to Mexico without leaving the path. That’s right, ...

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#34 Mount LeConte via Rainbow Falls and Bull Head

16 Reviews

Gatlinburg, TN

The only way to hike to Mount LeConte and return to your car without backtracking or long road walking is by utilizing Rainbow Falls Trail and Bull Head Trail. The first 2.7 miles to Rainbow ...
- 8 hours or Overnight
- 13.6 miles
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The only way to hike to Mount LeConte and return to your car without backtracking or long road walking is by utilizing Rainbow ...

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#35 Blue Mountain Trail

11 Reviews

Blue Mountain Lake, NY

Above the east shore of Blue Mountain Lake, this quick, steep summit ascent reaches a fire tower, retired from duty but open for public viewing, and a cherished 360-degree Central Adirondack ...
- 2-3 hours
- 4 miles
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Above the east shore of Blue Mountain Lake, this quick, steep summit ascent reaches a fire tower, retired from duty but open ...

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#36 Enchanted Rock

13 Reviews

Austin, TX

About 17 miles north of Fredericksburg. An easy day hike onto and around a large granite dome. Special Attractions: Pink granite dome, rock climbing. Permit required for camping.
- 5 miles
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About 17 miles north of Fredericksburg. An easy day hike onto and around a large granite dome. Special Attractions: Pink ...

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#37 The Narrows of Zion Canyon (Zion National Park)

15 Reviews

Springdale, UT

Possibly the best-known hike in Zion National Park, this wading route follows the Virgin River through the spectacular Narrows of Zion Canyon. Here, fluted walls rise for a thousand feet, crowding ...
- 8-10 hours
- 15.4 miles
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Possibly the best-known hike in Zion National Park, this wading route follows the Virgin River through the spectacular Narrows ...

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#38 High Shoals Scenic Area Trail

15 Reviews

Hiawassee, GA

The High Shoals Scenic Area contains two impressive and picturesque waterfalls. High Shoals Creek originates on Tray Mountain, one of the summits on the Appalachian Trail that is more than 4,000 ...
- About 1.5 hours
- 2.6 miles
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The High Shoals Scenic Area contains two impressive and picturesque waterfalls. High Shoals Creek originates on Tray Mountain, ...

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#39 Blue Lake

12 Reviews

Ward, CO

A wonderful day hike leads to Blue Lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area. This short hike takes you up to a beautiful alpine lake surrounded by stunning alpine peaks. This is one of my favorite ...
- 2.5 to 4 hours
- 5 miles
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A wonderful day hike leads to Blue Lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area. This short hike takes you up to a beautiful ...

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#40 Olympic Hot Springs

6 Reviews

Port Angeles, WA

Includes: Appleton Pass and Boulder Lake. A day hike or overnighter to popular soaking pools in Olympic National Park. Skinnydippable with (much) discretion. Without a doubt the hot spot of the ...
- 5 miles
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Includes: Appleton Pass and Boulder Lake. A day hike or overnighter to popular soaking pools in Olympic National Park. Skinnydippable ...

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#41 Courthouse Rock and Double Arch

17 Reviews

Slade, KY

A commanding ridgetop view of the Red River Gorge and an unusual rock arch are the chief rewards of this hike. Courthouse Rock, a boulder the size of an office building, is one of the landmarks ...
- 4 hours
- 6.2 miles
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A commanding ridgetop view of the Red River Gorge and an unusual rock arch are the chief rewards of this hike. Courthouse ...

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#42 Mount Mansfield-Sunset Ridge Trail

9 Reviews

Jericho, VT

A classic ascent of a rocky ridge to the highest peak in Vermont.
- 6.6 miles
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A classic ascent of a rocky ridge to the highest peak in Vermont.

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#43 San Diego Area Campgrounds

3 Reviews

San Diego, CA

On Presidio Hill in the city of San Diego stands the Serra Museum. A short distance down the hill, Old Town provides another sense of the state’s early settlement. Downtown, the Gaslamp Quarter, ...
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On Presidio Hill in the city of San Diego stands the Serra Museum. A short distance down the hill, Old Town provides another ...

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#44 Matson Hill Park

5 Reviews

Augusta, MO

Built by the Gateway Off-Road Cyclists, the Matson Hill Trail was opened in June of 2002. This well-designed and superbly graded trail is open for hikers, too, and explores deep forests, shady ...
- 1–2 hours
- 2.75 miles
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Built by the Gateway Off-Road Cyclists, the Matson Hill Trail was opened in June of 2002. This well-designed and superbly ...

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#45 Pinnacles Campground

2 Reviews

Paicines, CA

Pinnacles National Monument is a fascinating park. Miles of challenging trails thread over rock outcrops, along creeks, and even through caves. Unfortunately, the park’s prime walk-in campground, ...
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Pinnacles National Monument is a fascinating park. Miles of challenging trails thread over rock outcrops, along creeks, and ...

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#46 New River Trail State Park

14 Reviews

Galax, VA

Following one of the world’s oldest rivers, the spectacular New River Trail—a linear state park—explores an especially remote corner of Virginia, where the river and forest and historical mining ...
- 57 miles
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Following one of the world’s oldest rivers, the spectacular New River Trail—a linear state park—explores an especially remote ...

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#47 Kalalau Trail on Na Pali Coast Kee Beach to Hanakapiai Beach

13 Reviews

Lihue, HI

The Kalalau Trail along the Na Pali Coast is an undeveloped, ancient Hawaiian route accessible only by foot. The 11-mile trail follows the Na Pali Coast along the edge of massive, windswept cliffs ...
- 2 hours
- 4 miles
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The Kalalau Trail along the Na Pali Coast is an undeveloped, ancient Hawaiian route accessible only by foot. The 11-mile ...

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#48 Charlestown State Park

13 Reviews

Madison, IN

A loop trail through dense floodplain forest along exposed rock outcroppings above Fourteenmile Creek.
- 1.5 hours
- 2.2 miles
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A loop trail through dense floodplain forest along exposed rock outcroppings above Fourteenmile Creek.

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#49 Deer Creek Canyon Park

11 Reviews

Morrison, CO

This nice hike through the beautiful foothills west of Denver features year-round access, marked trails, early summer wildflowers, and spectacular views from the summit of Plymouth Mountain (7,295 ...
- 2 to 3 hours
- 5.6 miles
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This nice hike through the beautiful foothills west of Denver features year-round access, marked trails, early summer wildflowers, ...

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#50 Blue Hills Reservation

9 Reviews

Milton, MA

At this 7,000-acre open space south of Boston proper, some 100 miles of interlocking trails offer visitors a plethora of hike options. The skyline hills prove natural destinations and centerpieces ...
- 4.5 miles
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At this 7,000-acre open space south of Boston proper, some 100 miles of interlocking trails offer visitors a plethora of ...

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#51 Wildlands Loop, Gunpowder Falls State Park

14 Reviews

Baltimore, MD

This loop follows the upland forests of the fall zone, crossing a few streams and visiting a pleasant waterfall, then meanders downstream along Big Gunpowder Falls as it leaves the piedmont. ...
- 5.2 miles
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This loop follows the upland forests of the fall zone, crossing a few streams and visiting a pleasant waterfall, then meanders ...

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#52 Glen Helen Loop Trail

10 Reviews

Yellow Springs, OH

Glen Helen is Antioch College’s very own land laboratory. Like nearby Clifton Gorge, the glen was created by glacial meltwaters 10,000 years ago. When you hike along this portion of the Little ...
- About 2 hours
- 4.4 miles
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Glen Helen is Antioch College’s very own land laboratory. Like nearby Clifton Gorge, the glen was created by glacial meltwaters ...

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#53 McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area

3 Reviews

Poolesville, MD

Wedged between the Potomac River and River Road in western Montgomery County, lies a little-known wildlife management area where careful hikers can roam a splendid expanse of bird-rich crop fields, ...
- 3 hours
- 5.1 miles
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Wedged between the Potomac River and River Road in western Montgomery County, lies a little-known wildlife management area ...

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#54 Bethpage State Park - Massapequa Preserve Bike Path

9 Reviews

Massapequa, NY

This path runs from the middle of the Island in Bethpage to the south shore village of Massapequa, paralleling the southern section of the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail. Despite the fact that ...
- 8 miles
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This path runs from the middle of the Island in Bethpage to the south shore village of Massapequa, paralleling the southern ...

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#55 Selden Neck Campground

4 Reviews

Haddam, CT

There is absolutely no way you’ll find an RV at the Selden Neck Campground, in Gillette Castle State Park. It has no designated tent-only areas, and no inherent rules or regulations prohibiting ...
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There is absolutely no way you’ll find an RV at the Selden Neck Campground, in Gillette Castle State Park. It has no designated ...

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#56 Big Santa Anita Loop (Mt. Zion Loop) (Backpacking)

11 Reviews

Arcadia, CA

In the lush and shady recesses of the Front Range of the San Gabriel Mountains you can easily lose all sight and sense of the hundreds of square miles of dense metropolis, and the millions of ...
- 2 days
- 9.4 miles
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In the lush and shady recesses of the Front Range of the San Gabriel Mountains you can easily lose all sight and sense of ...

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#57 Guadalupe Peak

13 Reviews

Salt Flat, TX

For more than one reason, this trail is the high point of Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Guadalupe Peak is not only the highest spot in the park, but also in all of Texas. At 8,749 feet, ...
- 7 hours
- 8.4 miles
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For more than one reason, this trail is the high point of Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Guadalupe Peak is not only the ...

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#58 The Superior Hiking Trail

10 Reviews

Two Harbors, MN

According to Backpacker magazine, Minnesota’s Superior Hiking Trail (SHT) ranks as one of the 10 best hiking trails in the country and one of the top 10 in the world—placing it in league with ...
- 14 to 18 days
- 175 miles
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According to Backpacker magazine, Minnesota’s Superior Hiking Trail (SHT) ranks as one of the 10 best hiking trails in the ...

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#59 North-South Lake loop

9 Reviews

Haines Falls, NY

This Catskill Mountains loop, a popular favorite, travels the escarpment and wooded outskirts of North–South Lake, snapping up cherished views and passing cultural sites. Waterfalls, azalea and ...
- 5-7 hours
- 9.3 miles
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This Catskill Mountains loop, a popular favorite, travels the escarpment and wooded outskirts of North–South Lake, snapping ...

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#60 Enchantment Lakes

7 Reviews

Leavenworth, WA

The quintessential Alpine Lakes Wilderness hike to the fabled Enchantment Lakes. No hike in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness compares with a walk through the Enchantment Lakes. Not even close. It ...
- Overnight backpacking trip
- 25 miles
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The quintessential Alpine Lakes Wilderness hike to the fabled Enchantment Lakes. No hike in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness compares ...

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#61 Mount Avalon

9 Reviews

Carroll, NH

The narrow summit of Mount Avalon provides excellent views of Crawford Notch, the Willey Range, and the southern Presidentials, including Mount Washington. For much of its length, the Mount Avalon ...
- 3.0–4.0 hours
- 3.7 miles
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The narrow summit of Mount Avalon provides excellent views of Crawford Notch, the Willey Range, and the southern Presidentials, ...

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#62 The Weir Preserve

9 Reviews

Wilton, CT

Enter the preserve, owned by the Weir Farm Art Center—a private, nonprofit organization that supports Weir Farm National Historic Site—on a wide former woods road blazed yellow and flanked by ...
- 1.0 hour
- 1.1 miles
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Enter the preserve, owned by the Weir Farm Art Center—a private, nonprofit organization that supports Weir Farm National ...

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#63 Bright Angel Trail to Bright Angel Campground

14 Reviews

Grand Canyon, AZ

A very scenic two- to four- day backpack along the Grand Canyon’s most popular trail.
- 18.8 miles
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A very scenic two- to four- day backpack along the Grand Canyon’s most popular trail.

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#64 Peralta Trail

11 Reviews

Apache Junction, AZ

Few, if any, mountain ranges of the American West have stirred the imagination like the Superstitions. Rising east of Apache Junction in a great jumble of volcanic rock, these mountains have ...
- 3 hours
- 4.8 miles
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Few, if any, mountain ranges of the American West have stirred the imagination like the Superstitions. Rising east of Apache ...

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#65 Cowles Mountain

8 Reviews

La Mesa, CA

Touted as one of the largest urban parks in the country, Mission Trails Regional Park, in San Diego’s San Carlos district, preserves some of the last remaining open space close to the heart of ...
- 2 hours
- 2.8 miles
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Touted as one of the largest urban parks in the country, Mission Trails Regional Park, in San Diego’s San Carlos district, ...

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#66 Crabtree Falls-Milepost 27.2

8 Reviews

Tyro, VA

One of the South’s best waterfall walks also has barrier- free access. Various publications describe this falls as the “highest in Eastern America,” the “highest in Virginia,” and the “highest ...
- 2.6-6 miles
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One of the South’s best waterfall walks also has barrier- free access. Various publications describe this falls as the “highest ...

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#67 Mount Katahdin via the Knife Edge

10 Reviews

Millinocket, ME

A day hike to the top of Mount Katahdin along a granite ridge called the Knife Edge. One of the most spectacular and breathtaking hikes in the East, with views of Moosehead Lake, the Penobscot ...
- 9.5 miles
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A day hike to the top of Mount Katahdin along a granite ridge called the Knife Edge. One of the most spectacular and breathtaking ...

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#68 Harding Icefield

11 Reviews

Seward, AK

This long day hike in the Exit Glacier area of Kenai Fjords National Park winds through the forest and climbs above tree line to an ice age experience with stunning panoramic views of the ice?eld. ...
- 4 miles
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This long day hike in the Exit Glacier area of Kenai Fjords National Park winds through the forest and climbs above tree ...

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#69 Mount Lafayette / Mount Lincoln, Bridle Path Loop

12 Reviews

Littleton, NH

Trailheads located within yards of an interstate highway seldom promise extraordinary mountain adventure. All the more special, then, is this classic loop hike that departs the Franconia Notch ...
- 8 miles
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Trailheads located within yards of an interstate highway seldom promise extraordinary mountain adventure. All the more special, ...

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#70 Shades State Park: Pearl Ravine

7 Reviews

Crawfordsville, IN

A loop trail through a rugged ravine, with a spur trail to the scenic Lover’s Leap overlook.
- 1 hour
- 1.3 miles
- Guide
A loop trail through a rugged ravine, with a spur trail to the scenic Lover’s Leap overlook.

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#71 Lost Valley Trail

12 Reviews

Weldon Spring, MO

Wandering through the quiet hideaway of Lost Valley, you’ll follow the scenic meanders of Little Femme Osage Creek, hike past a crystalclear spring, and startle deer and turkeys from their haunts ...
- 3–5 hours
- 9.5 miles
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Wandering through the quiet hideaway of Lost Valley, you’ll follow the scenic meanders of Little Femme Osage Creek, hike ...

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#72 Cuivre River State Park

12 Reviews

Troy, MO

In Cuivre River State Park’s 6,394 acres of rugged, Ozark-like terrain, you can explore 38 miles of trail. Along the way you’ll see clear streams, springs, bluff overlooks, glades, and patches ...
- 4–5 hours
- 38 miles
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In Cuivre River State Park’s 6,394 acres of rugged, Ozark-like terrain, you can explore 38 miles of trail. Along the way ...

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#73 Lincoln Conservation Land (Mount Misery)

8 Reviews

Lincoln, MA

The Mount Misery conservation land provides excellent views of the Sudbury River and Fairhaven Bay, while passing through a deeply shaded hemlock forest and a patch of open marsh. Wildlife flourishes ...
- 1.5 hours
- 3 miles
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The Mount Misery conservation land provides excellent views of the Sudbury River and Fairhaven Bay, while passing through ...

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#74 Glen Artney / Avalon / Orange Grove / Hilton Areas

8 Reviews

Elkridge, MD

Known simply as the Avalon area by most cyclists, this small corner of the Patapsco Valley State Park is quite possibly one of Washington, D.C./Baltimore’s most popular mountain-biking playgrounds. ...
- 3 to 5 hours
- 20 miles
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Known simply as the Avalon area by most cyclists, this small corner of the Patapsco Valley State Park is quite possibly one ...

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#75 Angels Landing

15 Reviews

Springdale, UT

The trail from here is not for the squeamish or faint of heart as it crosses the top of a thin sandstone fin with high exposure on both sides. Many are content with the view from Scout Lookout ...
- 5 hours
- 4.5 miles
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The trail from here is not for the squeamish or faint of heart as it crosses the top of a thin sandstone fin with high exposure ...

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#76 Coalton Trail

12 Reviews

Superior, CO

This trailhead, established in 2011, offers several options for hiking on the high prairie near the town of Superior.
- 2 to 3 hours
- 5.8 miles
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This trailhead, established in 2011, offers several options for hiking on the high prairie near the town of Superior.

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#77 Blood Mountain Trail

10 Reviews

Hood, GA

Blood Mountain at 4461 feet is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail in the state of Georgia, and is a very popular destination for both overnight and day hikers since there are magnificent ...
- 3.5 hours
- 7.2 miles
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Blood Mountain at 4461 feet is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail in the state of Georgia, and is a very popular ...

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#78 Big Meadows Campground

7 Reviews

Shenandoah, VA

Big Meadows is Shenandoah National Park’s largest treeless area, encompassing a barren plateau that is approximately 640 acres. It’s believed that American Indians cleared the area to create ...
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Big Meadows is Shenandoah National Park’s largest treeless area, encompassing a barren plateau that is approximately 640 ...

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#79 San Francisco Bay Area Campgrounds

2 Reviews

San Francisco, CA

Ocean access, marvelous views, and temperate weather—these define the San Francisco Bay Area. Add the human contributions—the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, cable cars, Fisherman’s Wharf, the ...
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Ocean access, marvelous views, and temperate weather—these define the San Francisco Bay Area. Add the human contributions—the ...

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#80 Table Rock State Park

6 Reviews

Greenville, SC

A very difficult but immensely rewarding day hike featuring spectacular views from the top of the dramatic cliffs of Table Rock Mountain, as wall as a visit to the summit of Pinnacle Mountain. ...
- Day hike
- 10 miles
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A very difficult but immensely rewarding day hike featuring spectacular views from the top of the dramatic cliffs of Table ...

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#81 Mission Trails Regional Park: Combined Trails Loop

7 Reviews

La Mesa, CA

This nature lovers’ mecca in the middle of suburbia is a favorite of hikers, cyclists, and dog walkers.
- 3 hours
- 4.2 miles
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This nature lovers’ mecca in the middle of suburbia is a favorite of hikers, cyclists, and dog walkers.

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#82 Memorial Park Trails

7 Reviews

Houston, TX

This is all a lot of Houston mountain bikers know. And this is still the quintessential Houston-area mountain bike trail. The older maze of ridiculousness and general foolish riding has become ...
- 6 miles
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This is all a lot of Houston mountain bikers know. And this is still the quintessential Houston-area mountain bike trail. ...

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#83 Kalalau Trail on Na Pali Coast Hanakapiai Beach to Hanakapiai Falls

9 Reviews

Lihue, HI

The Hanakapiai Falls Trail begins two miles up the Kalalau Trail on the Na Pali Coast at Hanakapiai Beach. This side trail leads up Hanakapiai Valley, a steep-walled, stream-fed valley, to a ...
- 5 hours
- 8 miles
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The Hanakapiai Falls Trail begins two miles up the Kalalau Trail on the Na Pali Coast at Hanakapiai Beach. This side trail ...

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#84 Salmon River

12 Reviews

Zigzag Mountain, OR

The Salmon River, which starts on the slopes of Timberline Ski Area, is the only river in the lower 48 states that is classified as a Wild and Scenic River from its headwater to its mouth. (To ...
- 2 hours
- 5.2 miles
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The Salmon River, which starts on the slopes of Timberline Ski Area, is the only river in the lower 48 states that is classified ...

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#85 Smithgall Woods State Park Trails

9 Reviews

Helen, GA

The 5,604 acres of mountain woodlands here were acquired in 1994 as a gift to the state from conservationist Charles A. Smithgall. The park is dedicated to the purpose of protecting existing ...
- About 1.5–2 hours
- 3.8 miles
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The 5,604 acres of mountain woodlands here were acquired in 1994 as a gift to the state from conservationist Charles A. Smithgall. ...

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#86 Grapevine Lake

11 Reviews

Ft. Worth, TX

About 10 miles north of Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. A moderate day hike along the shores of Grapevine Lake. Special Attractions: Lakeshore views, natural area in urban setting.
- 14 miles
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About 10 miles north of Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. A moderate day hike along the shores of Grapevine Lake. Special Attractions: ...

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#87 San Antonio Hot Springs

7 Reviews

Los Alamos, NM

Yet another fabulous collection of hot springs in the Santa Fe National Forest. Flowing out of a steep hillside, the springs form several bathable pools.
- 0.5 miles
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Yet another fabulous collection of hot springs in the Santa Fe National Forest. Flowing out of a steep hillside, the springs ...

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#88 Mount Ascutney-Weathersfield Trail

10 Reviews

Windsor, VT

A half-day hike to a challenging peak on Vermont’s eastern border. Don’t be fooled by the lumpish profile of Mount Ascutney; this hike is more challenging than it looks. As you approach the base ...
- 5.8 miles
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A half-day hike to a challenging peak on Vermont’s eastern border. Don’t be fooled by the lumpish profile of Mount Ascutney; ...

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#89 Oleta River State Park

11 Reviews

Miami, FL

North of Miami, the Oleta River drains a portion of the Everglades into Biscayne Bay. Between these two bodies of water, over six miles of trail have been developed for whoever chooses to roll ...
- 6 miles
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North of Miami, the Oleta River drains a portion of the Everglades into Biscayne Bay. Between these two bodies of water, ...

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#90 Hanna Park

10 Reviews

Jacksonville, FL

The nearly ten miles of looping single-and doubletrack inside this city park offer trails for ever class of off-road biker: beginner, intermediate, and expert. In addition to hosting sanctioned ...
- 10 miles
- Guide
The nearly ten miles of looping single-and doubletrack inside this city park offer trails for ever class of off-road biker: ...

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#91 Reed Bingham State Park Trails

8 Reviews

Adel, GA

Reed Bingham State Park is in South Georgia, about midway between the ocean and the Alabama line. The centerpiece of the 1,613-acres facility is the 375-acre impoundment on the Little River, ...
- About 2–2.5 hours
- 5.3 miles
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Reed Bingham State Park is in South Georgia, about midway between the ocean and the Alabama line. The centerpiece of the ...

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#92 Toxaway - Pettit Loop

15 Reviews

Stanley, ID

This is a classic backpacking trip in the Sawtooth Mountains. There are alpine lakes, waterfalls, and some of the most jagged of the Sawtooths.
- 3-5 days
- 18 miles
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This is a classic backpacking trip in the Sawtooth Mountains. There are alpine lakes, waterfalls, and some of the most jagged ...

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#93 Devil's Den Preserve

6 Reviews

Redding, CT

In Weston and Redding. A broad-swinging loop travels several of the named trails, touring much of the preserve; side spurs visit granite ledges and a boulder ravine. Special attractions: Rich ...
- 7.2 miles
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In Weston and Redding. A broad-swinging loop travels several of the named trails, touring much of the preserve; side spurs ...

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#94 Appalachian Trail (VA) - Chester Gap to Harpers Ferry (Segment 5)

6 Reviews

Front Royal, VA

The Blue Ridge of northern Virginia have none of the 4,000-foot-plus heights so plentiful on the Appalachian Trail farther south. Still, the northern Virginia leg is one exhausting climb after ...
- 54.5 miles
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The Blue Ridge of northern Virginia have none of the 4,000-foot-plus heights so plentiful on the Appalachian Trail farther ...

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#95 Rattlesnake Ledge and Rattlesnake Mountain

7 Reviews

North Bend, WA

Long a popular outing for its proximity to Seattle and commanding views of the Snoqualmie Valley, Rattlesnake Ledge is a well-known hiker’s destination. Far less traveled, however, are the trails ...
- 2-6 hours
- 8.8 miles
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Long a popular outing for its proximity to Seattle and commanding views of the Snoqualmie Valley, Rattlesnake Ledge is a ...

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#96 Aiea Loop Trail Keaiwa Heiau State Park

8 Reviews

Aiea, HI

Keaiwa Heiau State Park is the site of an ancient healing temple. The park sits in the foothills of the Koolau Range above the town of Aiea. The Aiea Loop Trail snakes along a ridge descending ...
- 3 hours
- 5 miles
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Keaiwa Heiau State Park is the site of an ancient healing temple. The park sits in the foothills of the Koolau Range above ...

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#97 Lake James — Shortoff Mountain Trail

10 Reviews

Linville, NC

Psst! Put down that trail guide telling you that the way to get to the best view of Linville Gorge is via a strenuous 11.2-mile march. I’ve got a shortcut that’ll get you there in about 2 miles. ...
- 1.5 to 2.5 hours
- 4.4 miles
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Psst! Put down that trail guide telling you that the way to get to the best view of Linville Gorge is via a strenuous 11.2-mile ...

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#98 Sykes Hot Spring

5 Reviews

Monterey, CA

General description: A cluster of natural hot spring pools at a popular backpacking campground in the forested coast range of California. Only accessible by foot on a 10-mile trail, this spring ...
- 20 miles
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General description: A cluster of natural hot spring pools at a popular backpacking campground in the forested coast range ...

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#99 Ragged Mountain Preserve Trail

11 Reviews

Berlin, CT

Located in Berlin, CT. Within this 563-acre open space acquired through the Land and Water Conservation Fund, a demanding loop journeys through restful mixed woods and traverses a stirring cliff ...
- 6.1 miles
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Located in Berlin, CT. Within this 563-acre open space acquired through the Land and Water Conservation Fund, a demanding ...

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#100 Tillie Creek Campground

1 Reviews

Kernville, CA

Tillie Creek is a campground for all seasons. I love Tillie in the fall when the leaves change; in the winter and spring when it’s warm on the plateau and there’s snow up above in the mountains ...
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Tillie Creek is a campground for all seasons. I love Tillie in the fall when the leaves change; in the winter and spring ...

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