Hikes in the United States of America
Almost limitless hiking opportunities are available to every outdoor enthusiast in the United States of America. During extensive hikes in one of the numerous national parks, for example in the Grand Canyon National Park or Arches National Park, geological highlights can be admired.
Discover the best hikes in the United States of America
Hiking route
· Utah
Navajo Trail in Bryce Canyon
easy
2.1 km
1:45 h
159 m
159 m
This route is perfect for appreciating the natural wonders of Bryce Canyon.
from Hartmut Wimmer,
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Hiking route
· Wyoming
Cascade Canyon Trail
difficult
28.8 km
8:00 h
1024 m
1022 m
This challenging trail leads us to Cascade Canyon, the scenic highlight of the region, as well as the beautiful Hidden Falls and the marvellous ...
from Hartmut Wimmer,
Outdooractive Editors
Hiking route
· Zion National Park
Zion canyon overlook trail
easy
0.8 km
0:25 h
79 m
18 m
This short walk offers a panoramic view of the valley and the large Zion park.
from Outdooractive Editors,
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Hiking route
· California
Wrights Lake to Rockbound Pass
difficult
24.7 km
8:00 h
770 m
770 m
Hiking tour on diversified paths from Wright Lake across the Rockbound Pass on over 8,500 ft (2600 m) to Lake Lois
from Hartmut Wimmer,
Outdooractive Editors
Hiking route
· Colorado
Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park (guided tour)
easy
0.7 km
1:00 h
55 m
55 m
The tour takes us to Cliff Palace, the most beautiful rock dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park.
from Hartmut Wimmer,
Outdooractive Editors
Hiking route
· Zion National Park
Zion Narrows canyoning route
moderate
3.9 km
1:46 h
44 m
12 m
The hiking trail known as "the Narrows" is a very special waterway in Zion National Park, which flows directly into a river surrounded by huge red ...
from Outdooractive Editors,
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- Highlights
Hiking route
· Utah
Navajo Trail in Bryce Canyon
easy
2.1 km
1:45 h
159 m
159 m
This route is perfect for appreciating the natural wonders of Bryce Canyon.
from Hartmut Wimmer,
Outdooractive Editors
Hiking route
· Wyoming
Cascade Canyon Trail
difficult
28.8 km
8:00 h
1024 m
1022 m
This challenging trail leads us to Cascade Canyon, the scenic highlight of the region, as well as the beautiful Hidden Falls and the marvellous ...
from Hartmut Wimmer,
Outdooractive Editors
Hiking route
· Zion National Park
Zion canyon overlook trail
easy
0.8 km
0:25 h
79 m
18 m
This short walk offers a panoramic view of the valley and the large Zion park.
from Outdooractive Editors,
Outdooractive Editors
Hiking route
· California
Wrights Lake to Rockbound Pass
difficult
24.7 km
8:00 h
770 m
770 m
Hiking tour on diversified paths from Wright Lake across the Rockbound Pass on over 8,500 ft (2600 m) to Lake Lois
from Hartmut Wimmer,
Outdooractive Editors
Hiking route
· Colorado
Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park (guided tour)
easy
0.7 km
1:00 h
55 m
55 m
The tour takes us to Cliff Palace, the most beautiful rock dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park.
from Hartmut Wimmer,
Outdooractive Editors
Hiking route
· Zion National Park
Zion Narrows canyoning route
moderate
3.9 km
1:46 h
44 m
12 m
The hiking trail known as "the Narrows" is a very special waterway in Zion National Park, which flows directly into a river surrounded by huge red ...
from Outdooractive Editors,
Outdooractive Editors
Hiking route
· Zion National Park
Trip to Angels Landing
moderate
3.6 km
1:39 h
456 m
230 m
A slightly challenging hike that leads to a special, narrow and steep view of one of the most scenic valleys in Zion National Park in Utah
from Outdooractive Editors,
Outdooractive Editors
Hiking route
· Wyoming
Devils Tower
easy
2.3 km
0:30 h
69 m
69 m
Short hike around the oldest national monument in the USA in beautiful northeastern Wyoming.
from Hartmut Wimmer,
Outdooractive Editors
Hiking route
· Arizona
Wildcat Trail in Monument Valley
easy
7.1 km
2:00 h
136 m
136 m
The Wildcat Trail is the only hiking trail in Monument Valley that can be walked without a guide. It leads from the visitor center once around the ...
from Wiebke Hillen,
Outdooractive Editors
Hiking route
· United States of America
Hiking Mount Timpanogos (2 Summits)
difficult
24.4 km
10:24 h
1699 m
1649 m
Challenging hike with a breathtaking view from the top of Timpanogos and South Timpanogos close to Orem and Provo, Utah.
from Carina Dietrich,
Outdooractive Editors
Hiking route
· Zion National Park
A trip to the Lower Emerald Pool
1.6 km
0:36 h
76 m
5 m
A relatively easy and flat hiking trail that leads to the Lower Emerald Pool in Zion National Park in Utah
from Outdooractive Editors,
Outdooractive Editors
Hiking route
· New York
Breakneck Ridge short trail
easy
open
2.8 km
2:30 h
192 m
188 m
A shortened version of the Breakneck Ridge trail that is a little easier that the full trail while still offering some wonderful views of the ...
from Yan Baczkowski,
Outdooractive Editors
Hiking route
· Florida
Three Sisters Springs Hike
easy
open
1.6 km
0:26 h
13 m
13 m
Hiking the world famous Three Sisters Spring refuge and dscover the sanctuary for the West Indian Manatee
from Yan Baczkowski,
Outdooractive Editors
easy
3.5 km
1:10 h
113 m
117 m
The park features a hiking trail loop and a woodland stream. The park features catch-and-release ponds, cottage camping, pavilions and a playground.
from Jacqueline White,
Destination Marketing Corporation for Otsego County
Hiking route
· Missouri
Wildcat Glades - Bluff Trail - Old Redings Mill to Castle Drive
easy
open
1.6 km
0:27 h
28 m
18 m
To enjoy a picnic with the best view in Joplin, be prepared to take a short hike through the woods
from Yan Baczkowski,
Outdooractive Editors
Hiking route
· Zion National Park
River Side Walk
1.5 km
0:40 h
14 m
20 m
An accessible, easy and short footpath along the Virgin River in Zion National Park, Utah. Follow a trail in the middle of outstanding nature with ...
from Outdooractive Editors,
Outdooractive Editors
Hiking route
· Washington
Icicle Gorge Trail
easy
7.2 km
2:15 h
115 m
118 m
A great trail for those that want to experience the magic of the Icicle Valley without having to grunt up and down significant elevation gains
from Yan Baczkowski,
Outdooractive Editors
Hiking route
· Alaska
Juneau Mendenhall Glacier Trail to Forest Ecology Trail
moderate
open
13.6 km
2:42 h
256 m
301 m
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center Wildflower Viewing Area offers a unique opportunity to observe plant succession in action.
from Yan Baczkowski,
Outdooractive Editors
Hiking route
· Shenandoah National Park
Lewis Mountain – Big Meadows (Appalachian Trail)
moderate
Stage
14.4 km
4:30 h
415 m
360 m
Hike on the Appalachian Trail from Lewis Mountain Campground to Big Meadows Campground in Shenandoah National Park
from Svenja Rödig,
Outdooractive Editors
Hiking route
· New York
Dover Oak to Cat Rocks
moderate
2.9 km
1:30 h
212 m
212 m
The hike up from the "Dover Oak" on W. Dover Road, Pawling NY to Cat Rocks viewpoint and back is a 1.8 mile moderate round trip hike.
from Christine Walters,
appalachian-trail-conservancy-tours
Hiking route
· New Jersey
Tour planned at May 22, 2019
moderate
3.6 km
0:59 h
41 m
90 m
The trail provides sceanic views of the forest and rivers by the mountain and at the top of high point, you can climb up a monumnet for an even ...
from kayla petersen,
Community
Hiking route
· Colorado
Pfiffner Traverse
difficult
128.2 km
46:30 h
7890 m
7725 m
This 6 tot 10-day hike crosses the Front Range from North to South, a combination of well mainntained trails and serious off trail sections.
from Debbie Sanders,
Community
Hiking route
Wilber Park Trails
2 km
0:33 h
35 m
35 m
These trails are designed to be multi-use and are open for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing year-round.
from Yan Baczkowski,
Destination Marketing Corporation for Otsego County
Hiking route
· Tennessee
Fall Creek Falls State Park
moderate
open
43.7 km
4:44 h
608 m
605 m
Fall Creek Falls State Park is the largest and most visited park in Tennessee. Its appeal is largely centered on the 256-foot waterfall, Fall ...
from Yan Baczkowski,
Outdooractive Editors
- Highlights
In every state – whether Wyoming, Florida or California – there is the opportunity to hike and explore the country on beautiful tours.
Specially designed hiking trails facilitate access to scenic features and provide unique views, for example of the crocodiles in the Everglades or the hot springs in Yellowstone National Park. And for those who want to go higher, there are wonderful trekking tours in the Rocky Mountains.
All regions
- Alabama 28 hikes
- Alaska 60 hikes
- Arkansas 80 hikes
- California 1,520 hikes
- Colorado 514 hikes
- Connecticut 78 hikes
- Delaware 3 hikes
- Georgia 145 hikes
- Hawaii 82 hikes
- Idaho 65 hikes
- Illinois 68 hikes
- Indiana 44 hikes
- Iowa 8 hikes
- Kansas 9 hikes
- Kentucky 40 hikes
- Louisiana 5 hikes
- Maine 69 hikes
- Maryland 58 hikes
- Massachusetts 141 hikes
- Michigan 57 hikes
- Minnesota 37 hikes
- Mississippi 7 hikes
- Missouri 42 hikes
- Montana 91 hikes
- Nebraska 11 hikes
- Nevada 80 hikes
- New Jersey 110 hikes
- New Mexico 194 hikes
- New York 325 hikes
- North Carolina 266 hikes
- North Dakota 10 hikes
- Ohio 58 hikes
- Oklahoma 25 hikes
- Oregon 266 hikes
- Pennsylvania 166 hikes
- Rhode Island 15 hikes
- South Carolina 20 hikes
- South Dakota 17 hikes
- Tennessee 142 hikes
- Texas 131 hikes
- Utah 312 hikes
- Vermont 81 hikes
- Virginia 239 hikes
- Washington, D.C. 5 hikes
- West Virginia 36 hikes
- Wisconsin 32 hikes
- Wyoming 178 hikes