High Sierra Trail |
Sequoia National Park |
Hard |
72 |
10,000 |
Famous for its panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada. |
Appalachian Trail (Section Hike) |
Multiple States |
Moderate |
2000 |
46400 |
A historic trail traversing the eastern US, with diverse landscapes. |
John Muir Trail |
California |
Hard |
211 |
11,500 |
Follows a stunning route through the Sierra Nevada mountains. |
Pacific Crest Trail (Section Hike) |
California to Canada |
Hard |
2650 |
46000 |
Stretches from Mexico to Canada, exploring diverse ecosystems. |
Zion Canyon Trail |
Zion National Park |
Moderate |
5 |
1,000 |
Famous for its scenic vistas and slot canyons. |
Angel's Landing |
Zion National Park |
Hard |
5.0 |
1,488 |
Iconic rock formation with a thrilling ascent. |
Half Dome |
Yosemite National Park |
Hard |
16 |
4,800 |
Acclaimed hike with a famous final ascent via cables. |
Bright Angel Trail |
Grand Canyon National Park |
Moderate |
9.5 |
4,380 |
Descent into the Grand Canyon with breathtaking views. |
Mount Washington |
New Hampshire |
Hard |
8 |
4,888 |
Notorious for rapidly changing weather conditions. |
Mount Katahdin |
Maine |
Hard |
10 |
4,000 |
Highest peak in Maine, part of Baxter State Park. |
Mount Rainier Wonderland Trail |
Mount Rainier National Park |
Hard |
93 |
22,000 |
A long loop trail covering the scenic perimeter of Mount Rainier. |
Mont Blanc Trek |
France/Italy |
Hard |
110 |
30,000 |
A stunning alpine trek around the Mont Blanc massif. |
Torres del Paine W Circuit |
Chile |
Moderate to Hard |
70 |
6,000 |
Famous for its stunning granite towers and diverse wildlife. |
Grand Teton Loop |
Grand Teton National Park |
Moderate to Hard |
50 |
8,000 |
A beautiful circuit around the Tetons with various landscapes. |
Old Rag Mountain |
Shenandoah National Park |
Hard |
8 |
2,000 |
Known for its rocky scrambles and panoramic views. |
Bright Angel Trail |
Grand Canyon |
Moderate |
9.5 |
4,380 |
Majestic views into the Grand Canyon. |
Mount Olympus Trail |
Olympic National Park |
Hard |
17 |
4,700 |
Leads through lush forests to alpine meadows. |
Grays and Torreys Peaks |
Colorado |
Moderate |
8 |
3,000 |
Twin peaks in the Rockies, popular among hikers. |
Kings Canyon Rim Trail |
Kings Canyon National Park |
Moderate |
9 |
1,600 |
Offers incredible views of the canyon from above. |
Rim Trail |
Grand Canyon National Park |
Easy to Moderate |
13 |
1,000 |
Follows the rim with stunning views without major elevation changes. |
El Camino de Santiago |
Spain |
Moderate |
500 |
20,000 |
An ancient pilgrimage route with various starting points. |
Chamonix - Mont Blanc |
France |
Hard |
73 |
23,000 |
Treks through the French Alps with breathtaking scenery. |
White Mountain Trail |
New Hampshire |
Hard |
70 |
12,000 |
A classic hike with some of the highest peaks in the East. |
Mount Shasta |
California |
Hard |
11 |
3,000 |
Iconic stratovolcano with various climbing routes. |
Shoshone Lake |
Yellowstone National Park |
Easy to Moderate |
8 |
500 |
Secluded lake hike amidst geothermal features. |
Valley of the Ten Peaks |
Banff National Park |
Moderate |
23 |
4,500 |
Beautiful mountain scenery near Moraine Lake. |
Angel's Rest |
Columbia River Gorge |
Moderate |
4.8 |
1,400 |
Fantastic viewpoint over the Columbia River Gorge. |
Table Mountain |
South Africa |
Moderate |
3.5 |
2,500 |
Iconic flat-topped mountain with panoramic views of Cape Town. |
Flattop Mountain |
Rocky Mountain National Park |
Moderate |
8 |
1,000 |
A popular hike with stunning vistas of the Rockies. |
Longs Peak |
Rocky Mountain National Park |
Hard |
15 |
5,000 |
The tallest peak in the park, famous for its challenging climb. |
Antelope Canyon |
Arizona |
Easy to Moderate |
1.1 |
200 |
Famous for its slot canyons featuring beautiful light beams. |
Lone Pine Lake |
Sequoia National Park |
Moderate |
5.4 |
600 |
A scenic hike leading to a tranquil alpine lake. |
Oregon Coast Trail |
Oregon |
Easy to Moderate |
400 |
15,000 |
Follows the coastline with diverse views and wildlife. |
Foothills Trail |
South Carolina |
Moderate |
76 |
6,000 |
Goes through beautiful landscapes with waterfalls and mountains. |
Whistler Mountain |
Canada |
Moderate to Hard |
5 |
2,000 |
Famous resort mountain with scenic hiking trails. |
Mount St. Helens |
Washington |
Moderate to Hard |
10 |
4,500 |
Known for volcanic activity and rugged scenery. |
Rendezvous Mountain |
Jackson Hole |
Hard |
4 |
2,000 |
Known for its challenging hikes and stunning views. |
Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor |
Oregon |
Easy to Moderate |
12 |
1,000 |
Scenic trail along the coast with ocean views and cliffs. |
Rocky Mountain National Park - Bear Lake |
Moderate |
0.6 |
300 |
Short but scenic loop around Bear Lake.) |
NaN |
Cascade Mountain |
New York |
Hard |
3.8 |
2,400 |
One of the High Peaks in the Adirondacks with great views. |
St. Mary Lake |
Glacier National Park |
Easy to Moderate |
6.8 |
500 |
Beautiful lakeside hike with views of the surrounding mountains. |
Big Sur Coast Trail |
California |
Moderate |
25 |
4,000 |
Runs along the picturesque coastline with majestic views. |
Havasu Falls |
Arizona |
Moderate to Hard |
10 |
1,000 |
Famous waterfalls with stunning blue-green waters. |
Cathedral Pass |
Washington |
Moderate |
10 |
2,000 |
Offers beautiful alpine views and wildflower meadows. |
Mount Meru Trek |
India |
Hard |
20 |
7,000 |
Trekking route offering views of sacred mountains and valleys. |
Shenandoah National Park - Skyline Drive |
Easy to Moderate |
105 |
3,000 |
Scenic drive with numerous hiking trail access points. |
NaN |
Mount Hood |
Oregon |
Hard |
11 |
5,300 |
Known for skiing and summer hiking with stunning vistas. |
Teton Crest Trail |
Wyoming |
Hard |
40 |
8,000 |
Scenic ridge trail with views of the Grand Teton range. |
Jasper National Park |
Canada |
Moderate |
160 |
15,000 |
Features icy lakes and mountainous scenery. |
Mount San Jacinto |
California |
Moderate to Hard |
10 |
2,000 |
Accessed by a scenic tram with great views. |
Cape Breton Highlands |
Nova Scotia |
Easy to Hard |
185 |
10,000 |
Coastal trails with stunning views of the Cabot Trail. |
Cascades of the Columbia |
Washington |
Moderate |
14 |
5,000 |
Waterfalls and mountain scenery along the trail. |
Trapper Creek Wilderness |
Washington |
Moderate |
15 |
3,000 |
Features diverse landscapes including old-growth forests. |
Hidden Valley |
Joshua Tree National Park |
Easy to Moderate |
1.5 |
400 |
Nature walk through unique rock formations. |
Mount Jefferson |
Oregon |
Hard |
12 |
4,900 |
Beautiful alpine scenery and a challenging hike. |
Mount Sneffels |
Colorado |
Hard |
11 |
3,200 |
Known for its rugged beauty and alpine lakes. |
Alaska Range - Denali National Park |
Hard |
106 |
18,000 |
Remote wilderness with wildlife and stunning peaks. |
NaN |
Mount Baker |
Washington |
Hard |
10 |
5,000 |
Ski and summer hiking destination with glaciers. |
Trail to Mt. Marcy |
New York |
Hard |
15 |
3,500 |
The highest peak in New York, offering great views. |
Birdwood Trail |
Great Smoky Mountains |
Moderate |
7 |
1,500 |
A beautiful trail featuring diverse flora and fauna. |
Clingmans Dome |
Great Smoky Mountains |
Easy |
1.2 |
330 |
The highest point in the Smokies, offering great views. |
Long Trail |
Vermont |
Moderate to Hard |
272 |
57,000 |
The oldest long-distance trail in the U.S. running the length of Vermont. |
Longs Peak - Keyhole Route |
Colorado |
Hard |
15 |
5,000 |
Challenging climb with technical sections and stunning views. |
Emerald Lake Trail |
Rocky Mountain National Park |
Easy to Moderate |
3.6 |
500 |
Offers stunning views of glacial lakes and peaks. |
Red Rock Canyon Loop |
Nevada |
Easy to Moderate |
13 |
1,000 |
Stunning rock formations and desert scenery just outside Las Vegas. |
Vermillion Lakes |
Banff National Park |
Easy |
4 |
300 |
Scenic lake views with opportunities for wildlife spotting. |
Cinque Terre Coastal Path |
Italy |
Moderate |
7.5 |
1,200 |
Beautiful hiking trail connecting five scenic villages. |
Snowdonia National Park |
Wales |
Moderate to Hard |
60 |
10,000 |
Features rugged terrain and majestic landscapes. |
Black Canyon of the Gunnison |
Colorado |
Hard |
12 |
1,800 |
Notorious for its steep, rugged canyon landscape. |
Angel Falls Trail |
Venezuela |
Moderate to Hard |
5 |
4,000 |
Scenic trek to the world's highest waterfall. |
Half Dome - Mist Trail |
Yosemite National Park |
Hard |
16 |
4,800 |
A challenging hike offering breathtaking views of waterfalls. |
Mount Flattop |
Teton National Park |
Moderate |
5.5 |
1,160 |
Features sweeping vistas of the Teton Range. |
Ka‘ena Point Trail |
Hawaii |
Easy to Moderate |
5 |
800 |
Coastal hike with scenic views and wildlife opportunities. |
Heavenly Ski Resort |
Nevada/California |
Moderate |
10 |
2,000 |
Winter skiing, summer hiking with panoramic lake views. |
Crater Lake Rim Drive |
Oregon |
Moderate |
33 |
2,000 |
Scenic drive with mass hiking opportunities around the lake. |
Saguaro National Park - Cactus Forest Trail |
Arizona |
Easy |
2.3 |
300 |
Enjoy views of iconic saguaro cacti and desert flora. |
Torres del Paine - Base of the Towers |
Chile |
Moderate to Hard |
12 |
2,500 |
Iconic view of the Paine granite towers. |
Mount Scenery |
Saba, Caribbean |
Hard |
1.5 |
1,400 |
Highest point in the Dutch Caribbean with lush views. |
Quinault Rainforest |
Olympic National Park |
Easy to Moderate |
5 |
600 |
Lush rainforest with waterfalls and hiking opportunities. |
Bahuja Waterfall Trail |
Himachal Pradesh |
Moderate |
6 |
1,000 |
Trek to beautiful mountain waterfalls in India. |
Flat Rock Trail |
Great Smoky Mountains |
Easy |
5 |
800,Scenic hike to a prominent rock ledge offering great views." |
NaN |
Wildcat Mountain |
New Hampshire |
Moderate |
3.7 |
2,000 |
Views of Mount Washington and surrounding peaks. |
Devil's Bridge Trail |
Sedona |
Easy to Moderate |
4 |
400 |
Famous rock formation with stunning views from the top. |
Mt. St. Helens - Monitor Ridge |
Hard |
10 |
4,500 |
An ascent to the volcano with spectacular views. |
NaN |
Lake Louise to Plain of Six Glaciers |
Banff National Park |
Moderate |
10.5 |
1,800 |
Breathtaking lake views and glacial scenery. |
Mount Charlevoix |
Canada |
Moderate |
8 |
1,400 |
A popular hike with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. |
Bar Harbor - Acadia National Park |
Maine |
Easy to Moderate |
40 |
3,200 |
Various trails near the coastline with beautiful ocean views. |
Skyline Trail |
Cape Breton Highlands |
Moderate |
6.5 |
1,000 |
Hike with extraordinary coastal views and rich wildlife. |
Bridalveil Fall Trail |
Yosemite National Park |
Easy |
1.2 |
400 |
Short and scenic trail to a stunning waterfall. |
Haleakalā National Park |
Hawaii |
Moderate to Hard |
10 |
2,500 |
Features volcanic landscapes and unique flora. |
Angel Falls |
Venezuela |
Hard |
34 |
7,000 |
Trek through dense jungle to view the tallest waterfall. |
Chimney Tops |
Great Smoky Mountains |
Hard |
4 |
1,400 |
Steep and challenging trail with spectacular views. |
Mount Saint Helens - Pumice Plain |
Washington |
Hard |
11 |
3,500 |
Unique post-eruption landscape with stunning vistas. |
Chautauqua Park - Flatirons |
Colorado |
Moderate |
2 |
500 |
Scenic hikes with towering rock formations. |
Cascades Volcanoes Scenic Byway |
Oregon |
Easy to Moderate |
20 |
1,000 |
Road with numerous hiking options and volcanic landscapes. |
Buffalo River Trail |
Arkansas |
Moderate |
35 |
2,500 |
Beautiful trail alongside the Buffalo River with scenic vistas. |
Crnjcesko Lake Trail |
Serbia |
Moderate |
8 |
1,200 |
Scenic lake surrounded by mountains in Serbia. |
Mount Adams |
Washington |
Hard |
12 |
6,000 |
A challenging peak with great views and glaciated landscapes. |
Rock Creek Park |
Washington D.C. |
Easy to Moderate |
30 |
1,500 |
Urban park with diverse trails and ecosystems. |
Telica Volcano |
Nicaragua |
Hard |
10 |
2,600 |
Active volcano hike with mesmerizing views. |
Ahwahnee Meadow Loop |
Yosemite National Park |
Easy |
3 |
200 |
A leisurely stroll through beautiful meadows. |
Snoqualmie Pass |
Washington |
Moderate to Hard |
25 |
6,000 |
Numerous trails with beautiful mountain scenery. |
Fish Lake Trail |
Washington |
Easy to Moderate |
4 |
1,000 |
Short hike with a beautiful lake view. |
North Cascades National Park |
Washington |
Hard |
78 |
10,000 |
Remote wilderness with challenging hiking opportunities. |
Finger Lakes Trail |
New York |
Moderate |
580 |
50,000 |
Long-distance trail connecting the Finger Lakes region. |
Banff National Park |
Canada |
Easy to Hard |
30 |
3,000 |
Multiple trails with stunning mountain and lake views. |
Mount Tamalpais |
California |
Moderate to Hard |
6.5 |
1,200 |
Panoramic views of the Bay Area from the summit. |
Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness |
Colorado |
Easy to Hard |
21 |
5,000 |
Famous peaks with stunning alpine scenery. |
Mount Sneffels Wilderness Area |
Colorado |
Hard |
70 |
11,000 |
Renowned for its rugged beauty and wildflower-filled valleys. |
Sand Dunes Recreation Area |
California |
Easy |
25 |
500 |
Unique desert terrain with various recreation options. |
Point Reyes National Seashore |
California |
Easy to Moderate |
35 |
1,000 |
Scenic coastal paths with diverse animal life. |
Hiking the Dolomites |
Italy |
Moderate to Hard |
100 |
15,000 |
Stunning mountain ranges with numerous trails. |
Angel Island State Park |
California |
Easy |
5 |
500 |
Short loops with views of San Francisco and the bay. |
Montrose Point - Chicago Lakefront |
Illinois |
Easy |
1.5 |
0 |
Urban trails with stunning views of the downtown skyline. |
Mission Peak Regional Preserve |
California |
Moderate |
6.2 |
2,000 |
Challenging ascent with iconic peak views. |
Capitol Reef National Park |
Utah |
Easy to Moderate |
200 |
2,500 |
Numerous trails through canyons and cliffs. |
Mount Hooper - Matanuska-Susitna Valley |
Alaska |
Hard |
4.1 |
3,200 |
A beautiful backcountry hike with rugged terrain. |
Blood Mountain |
Georgia |
Moderate to Hard |
4.3 |
1,500 |
A prominent peak in the Appalachian Trail with stunning views. |
Mount Saana |
Finland |
Moderate |
3.5 |
1,200 |
A scenic mountain with beautiful vistas overlooking the fjell. |
Patagonian Andes |
Chile/Argentina |
Hard |
200 |
13,000 |
Diverse landscapes with opportunities for trekking. |
Mt. Washington - Tuckerman Ravine |
New Hampshire |
Hard |
10 |
4,000 |
Challenging hike with steep terrain and breathtaking scenery. |
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
Minnesota |
Easy to Moderate |
120 |
2,000 |
Network of lakes and trails for remote exploration. |
Aspen - Maroon Bells Scenic Area |
Colorado |
Easy to Moderate |
9 |
1,200 |
Famous for fall foliage and stunning mountain scenery. |
North Fork Trail |
Yosemite National Park |
Moderate |
7 |
1,200 |
Trails through awe-inspiring landscapes and waterfalls. |
Bridal Veil Fall |
Yosemite National Park |
Easy |
1.5 |
600 |
Short trail to one of Yosemite's picturesque waterfalls. |
Canyonlands National Park - Island in the Sky |
Utah |
Easy to Moderate |
50 |
3,000 |
Diverse desert scenery and sweeping canyon views. |
Mount Robson - Berg Lake |
Canada |
Hard |
23 |
3,000 |
Breathtaking trail featuring glaciers and mountain vistas. |
High Peaks Trail - Idaho |
Idaho |
Moderate |
30 |
5,000 |
Challenging terrain with stunning alpine scenery. |
Nickel Plate Road Trail |
New York |
Easy to Moderate |
20 |
1,000 |
Scenic trail along former rail line with beautiful views. |
Aspen Trail |
Colorado |
Easy to Moderate |
3 |
900 |
Beautiful forested loop with gentle elevation gain. |
New Hampshire 4000-Footers |
New Hampshire |
Hard |
200 |
70,000 |
Collection of summits over 4,000 feet in the White Mountains. |
Hurricane Ridge |
Olympic National Park |
Moderate |
30 |
2,000 |
Diverse trails with views of the Olympic peaks. |
Mount Rundle |
Canada |
Moderate |
6 |
1,800 |
Prestigious peak with breathtaking views of Banff. |
US Route 66 Trails |
Multiple States |
Moderate |
2000 |
few |
Historic trails with scenic views along the iconic road. |
Lassen Volcanic National Park |
California |
Moderate |
150 |
5,000 |
Unique geothermal features and beautiful mountain scenery. |
Shawangunk Ridge Trail |
New York |
Moderate to Hard |
70 |
6,000 |
Hiking trails featuring cliffs and exceptional views. |
Kala Patthar - Everest Base Camp |
Nepal |
Hard |
7 |
1,600 |
Classic trek with iconic views of Mount Everest. |
Donner Pass |
California |
Moderate to Hard |
30 |
3,000 |
Historic trail with stunning lake views and wilderness. |
Otter Tail Trail |
Minnesota |
Easy |
5 |
300 |
Beautiful trail along the lakes in Minnesota. |
Blue Ridge Parkway - Craggy Gardens |
North Carolina |
Easy to Moderate |
15 |
2,500 |
Stunning views and rhododendron gardens. |
North Fork Cascade River |
Washington |
Easy to Moderate |
10 |
500 |
Forest and river views along the trail. |
Seneca Rocks |
West Virginia |
Hard |
4.2 |
1,300 |
Prominent rock formation popular for climbing. |
Banff National Park - Johnston Canyon |
Alberta |
Easy to Moderate |
5.5 |
400 |
Walking trail with stunning waterfalls. |
Hiking Mount Katahdin - Baxter State Park |
Maine |
Hard |
10 |
4,000 |
Challenging ascent for the Appalachian Trail finish. |
Hebgen Lake - Madison River |
Montana |
Easy |
20 |
400 |
Scenic trail alongside campgrounds and lakes. |
Sacajawea Peak |
Montana |
Hard |
8 |
2,000 |
A beautiful hike offering stunning mountain vistas. |
Nevis Range |
Scotland |
Moderate to Hard |
35 |
8,000 |
Famous for the UK's highest mountain. |
Rugged Cliff Trail - Green Mountains |
Vermont |
Moderate |
6 |
1,500 |
Scenic trail with rocky cliffs and beautiful vistas. |
Old Mountain Road Trail |
New Jersey |
Easy to Moderate |
10 |
800 |
Gentle hike featuring lakes and woodlands. |
San Jacinto Peak via Marion Mountain Trail |
California |
Hard |
9 |
4,000 |
Challenging route to stunning summit views. |
Multnomah Falls Trail |
Oregon |
Easy to Moderate |
2.6 |
1,000 |
Iconic waterfall hike with stunning views. |
Bear Mountain Magnus Trail |
New York |
Hard |
5.5 |
1,200 |
Challenging hike with historic viewpoints. |
Mount Pilchuck Trail |
Washington |
Moderate |
5.4 |
1,300 |
Scenic hike with stunning views of the North Cascades. |
Torrey Pines Preserve |
California |
Easy to Moderate |
3.5 |
400 |
Scenic coastal trails with ocean views. |
Lost Lake Trail |
Oregon |
Moderate |
5 |
1,200 |
Beautiful trail leading to a serene alpine lake. |
Cooper Mountain Nature Park |
Oregon |
Easy to Moderate |
6 |
800 |
Family-friendly trails with various ecosystems. |
Flat Rocks Trail - New Jersey |
Easy to Moderate |
2 |
500 |
Short hike in scenic woodlands. |
NaN |
Crown Mountain |
British Columbia |
Moderate to Hard |
7 |
2,600 |
Steep trail with breathtaking views of Vancouver. |
Sharp Top Trail - Peaks of Otter |
Virginia |
Moderate |
3 |
1,300 |
Short hike with stunning views from the summit. |
Kurtz Mountain Trail |
California |
Easy to Moderate |
10 |
900 |
Trail through lush vegetation and scenic overlooks. |