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America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State
Denali National Park & Preserve is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

1. Denali National Park & Preserve

9.1
Park Rd. (at MP 237.4 Parks Hwy.), Denali Park, AK
National Park · 43 tips and reviews

Debbie E.Debbie Eskenazi: Love that the park is so untouched! Unlike any other national park that I've been to!

Ruffner Mountain Nature Center is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

2. Ruffner Mountain Nature Center

8.9
1214 81st St S, Birmingham, AL
Hiking Trail · Roebuck - South East Lake · 11 tips and reviews

Rent M.Rent Monster: If you enjoy trail running, Ruffner Mountain is a great place to keep in your regular rotation!

Two Rivers Park is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

3. Two Rivers Park

9.0
County Farm Rd, Little Rock, AR
Park · 8 tips and reviews

James H.James Holmes: Great trails for walking, running and biking. Just a couple miles from the Big Dam Bridge.

Grand Canyon National Park is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

4. Grand Canyon National Park

9.4
Entrance Rd (btwn Route 89 & Route 93), Grand Canyon Village, AZ
National Park · 467 tips and reviews

JH H.JH H-D: Photos do not even come close to doing this national treasure justice

Lands End is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

5. Lands End

9.6
El Camino Del Mar (at Point Lobos Ave), San Francisco, CA
Park · Sea Cliff · 134 tips and reviews

Lisa H.Lisa Harper Carter: Views galore. Hiking galore. Fresh ocean air. Best to come on a warmer sunny day.

Garden of the Gods is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

6. Garden of the Gods

9.5
1805 N 30th St (at Gateway Rd), Colorado Springs, CO
Park · Old Colorado City · 173 tips and reviews

Sean Alden F.Sean Alden Fitzgerald: The all-time classic. This is an iconic spot not just for The Springs, but for Colorado as a whole. Lovely walks all throughout.

East Rock Park is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

7. East Rock Park

9.2
41 Cold Spring St, New Haven, CT
Hiking Trail · East Rock · 18 tips and reviews

RachelRachel: Great views of New Haven and the Long Island Sound from the summit. You can hike or drive to the top.

Rock Creek Park is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

8. Rock Creek Park

9.3
Beach Dr NW (at Park Dr NW), Washington, D.C.
National Park · Rock Creek Park · 43 tips and reviews

Bia S.Bia Spark: Great place to walk and exercise, beautiful trees and water ways

Bellevue State Park is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

9. Bellevue State Park

8.8
800 Carr Rd, Wilmington, DE
State or Provincial Park · 9 tips and reviews

Rich W.Rich Why: Theres an amazing amount of walking trails here. They also have a nice selection of programs.

Markham Park is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

10. Markham Park

9.5
16001 W State Road 84 (Weston Road), Weston, FL
Park · 21 tips and reviews

VisitLauderdaleVisitLauderdale: Try a trail by mountain bike or rent a canoe and explore the lake by boat!

Sweetwater Creek State Park is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

11. Sweetwater Creek State Park

9.5
1750 Mount Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs, GA
State or Provincial Park · 44 tips and reviews

Clintyn N.Clintyn Newcombe: Gorgeous trails and creek, varying difficulties too, for the advanced hiker to parents with kids, great fun spot

Diamond Head State Monument is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

12. Diamond Head State Monument

9.1
off Diamond Head Rd (btwn Makapu'u & 18th Ave), Honolulu, HI
Volcano · 167 tips and reviews

Kaleb R.Kaleb Rowles: The hike is well worth the trip. Maybe a half an hour or so up but the view from the top is well worth it!

13. Raccoon River Park Running Trail

7.9
2700-2822 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA
Hiking Trail · 2 tips and reviews

Brent K.Brent Kehoe: Great place to enjoy a run or hike or bike ride! It's 3 miles around the lake.

Tubbs Hill is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

14. Tubbs Hill

8.6
3rd St. (Front Ave.), Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hiking Trail · 11 tips and reviews

Craig O.Craig Olson: Beautiful views of the lake & downtown Coeur d'Alene for the west side. Great short hike, w/ plenty of nice spots to stop & swim or cliff dive.

The Morton Arboretum is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

15. The Morton Arboretum

9.3
4100 IL Rte 53 (at Interstate 88), Lisle, IL
Garden · 75 tips and reviews

Shafiq S.Shafiq Shariff: Morton Arboretum is a favorite spot for families year-round, but its extra special in the fall. Visitors can hike the trails, run through the maze or just sit and admire the brilliant fall colors.

Clifty Falls State Park is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

16. Clifty Falls State Park

8.7
2221 Clifty Dr, Madison, IN
State or Provincial Park · 10 tips and reviews

Tom J.Tom Jackson: Very nice park on the outskirts of Madison, IN. I've seen more wildlife in this park than any other state park I've been in. Deer, turkey, coyote, squirrel. Nice campground and rugged walking trails.

17. Overland Park Arboretum

9.0
8909 W 179th St (at Antioch Rd), Overland Park, KS
Botanical Garden · 19 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael C: Absolutely fantastic day trip... great light trail hiking and beautiful scenery.

Natural Bridge State Resort Park is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

18. Natural Bridge State Resort Park

9.2
2135 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY
Scenic Lookout · 13 tips and reviews

Beth G.Beth Gossett: Go early. You can stay out all day with all of the different trails

Jean Laffitte National Historical Park & Preserve is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

19. Jean Laffitte National Historical Park & Preserve

8.7
6588 Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA
National Park · 10 tips and reviews

Amy J.Amy Johnson Cook: Plenty of trails to explore and a nice visitor's center. If anyone in your group has difficulty walking, boardwalk trail by visitors center is short but still stunning.

Bash Bish Falls is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

20. Bash Bish Falls

9.4
Falls Rd (at Mount Washington State Forest), Town of Mount Washington, MA
Waterfall · 12 tips and reviews

Gabriel R.Gabriel Ruas Santos-Rocha: Awesome swimming hole, explore further down and enjoy private falls with your friends

Swallow Falls State Park is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

21. Swallow Falls State Park

9.3
222 Herrington Ln, Oakland, MD
Hiking Trail · 11 tips and reviews

Dmitri M.Dmitri Mehlhorn: We hike here all the time. Beautiful falls in the summer; otherworldly icicles in the winter. OK for all ages, and dogs on leash.

Acadia National Park is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

22. Acadia National Park

9.5
Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, ME
National Park · 97 tips and reviews

Joanna C.Joanna C.: Thunder Hole was a treasure. Also, take a trip up Cadillac Mountain for spectacular views!

Stony Creek Metro Park is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

23. Stony Creek Metro Park

9.0
4300 Main Park Dr (26 Mile & Shelby Rd.), Shelby Township, MI
Park · 36 tips and reviews

Abhishek M.Abhishek Mishra: One of the most diverse park. Lots of activities and lots of natural beauty. Beach, Mountain biking trails, hiking trails, boating etc etc. Something for everyone who loves to unwind outdoors.

Gooseberry Falls State Park is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

24. Gooseberry Falls State Park

9.4
3206 Highway 61, Two Harbors, MN
State or Provincial Park · 30 tips and reviews

StuartStuart: Leave your phone in the car and get to hiking. Beautiful views left and right.

Creve Coeur County Park is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

25. Creve Coeur County Park

9.3
2143 Creve Coeur (off Marine Ave.), Maryland Heights, MO
Park · 37 tips and reviews

Jennifer F.Jennifer Fish: Multitude of trails! Can run as little as 2.5 miles or 10+. Love running by the lake!

Natchez Trace Parkway Rest Stop is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

26. Natchez Trace Parkway Rest Stop

7.9
100 E Jackson St, Ridgeland, MS
Rest Area · 1 tip

Denise J.Denise Jones: Really nice!!!

The "M" Hiking Trail is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

27. The "M" Hiking Trail

8.3
1020 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT
Hiking Trail · 7 tips and reviews

Amy W.Amy Wilson: The left trail is much steeper than the right trail. If you want to feel like you are really climbing a mountain go to the left! View from the top is well worth it though!

Crowders Mountain State Park is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

28. Crowders Mountain State Park

9.1
522 Park Office Ln, Kings Mountain, NC
Mountain · 22 tips and reviews

Allison L.Allison Leach: Kings Pinnacle trail is a great way to exercise and you are rewarded by an excellent view of the Queen City on a clear day. Crowders Mnt is the perfect place for an easy day trip from Charlotte.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

29. Theodore Roosevelt National Park

8.7
315 2nd Ave, Medora, ND
National Park · 19 tips and reviews

Brandon V.Brandon Van Wart: The sites are beautiful and the loop is worth the ride if you like nature drives with the occassional stop off to look at the view. Great for photography!

Fontenelle Forest Nature Center is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

30. Fontenelle Forest Nature Center

8.9
1111 Bellevue Blvd N, Bellevue, NE
Other Great Outdoors · 6 tips and reviews

H C.H C: My favorite autumn hiking spot. The foliage peaks around mid to late October and it's absolutely beautiful. $7 per person to get in, but it's worth it, I promise!

Franconia Notch State Park is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

31. Franconia Notch State Park

9.4
Franconia Notch Pkwy, Franconia, NH
State or Provincial Park · 9 tips and reviews

deestivdeestiv: Mt Flume & Mt Liberty are not for beginners - newbies to hiking, take the Liberty Spring Trail and avoid Mt Flume unless you're prepared to summit both mountains. The views are worth it though.

Garret Mountain Reservation is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

32. Garret Mountain Reservation

9.0
Garret Mountain Park, Woodland Park, NJ
Park · 36 tips and reviews

Jay E.Jay Eagleson: Great place to walk, hike, bike, picnic and bring the dog. The loop is easy to moderate and there is plenty to keep you interested throughout.

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

33. Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument

8.4
New Mexico
Mountain · 20 tips and reviews

drew t.drew tarvin: One of my favorite parks I've been to. The hike up is enjoyably challenging and the views are worth it.

Exploration Peak Park is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

34. Exploration Peak Park

9.2
9700 S Buffalo Dr, Las Vegas, NV
Park · Mountains Edge · 31 tips and reviews

Roberta O.Roberta Ochoa: Take the hike to the Exploration Peak ~ it's a great view and there's a little bit of Vegas history to be learned.

Breakneck Ridge is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

35. Breakneck Ridge

9.4
3250 Route 9D (Hudson Highlands State Park), Cold Spring, NY
Hiking Trail · 44 tips and reviews

Jeremy K.Jeremy Kuriloff: THE BEST hiking in the NYC vicinity. Take the metro north train from grand central, but come prepared with food and water! The train stop has none of it. Continue on to beacon tower!

Highbanks Metro Park is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

36. Highbanks Metro Park

9.2
9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH
Park · 36 tips and reviews

Gregory S.Gregory Scott: Great river run with good hills; BOOM! I'm coming back for more ;),

37. Turkey Mountain Park

8.8
S. Elwood Ave. (at W. 68th St. S.), Tulsa, OK
Hiking Trail · 9 tips and reviews

Sarah O.Sarah Owen: Great hiking and walking trails. What a beautiful place!

Forest Park - Wildwood Trail is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

38. Forest Park - Wildwood Trail

9.6
317 SW Alder St (Wildwood Trail), Portland, OR
Hiking Trail · 29 tips and reviews

Colleen S.Colleen Showalter: So peaceful and easy to access. Great trails right along streams with lots of wildlife.

Ohiopyle State Park is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

39. Ohiopyle State Park

9.4
400 Kentuck Drive, Ohiopyle, PA
State or Provincial Park · 20 tips and reviews
Cliff Walk is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

40. Cliff Walk

9.5
199 Narragansett Ave, Newport, RI
Hiking Trail · 86 tips and reviews

AmroAmro: Literally I can't get enough of this place. It's close to my home bout 35 min' drive and I go back and forth every other week. You can walk, run, set, surf and even enjoy a delicious lobster roll.

Anne Springs Close Greenway is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

41. Anne Springs Close Greenway

9.1
250 Dairy Barn Ln, Fort Mill, SC
Hiking Trail · 12 tips and reviews

Joy F.Joy Feemster: Had a great hike here. Lakes, shady trails, an event center, camping available.

Top Of Needles Park is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

42. Top Of Needles Park

8.8
Custer, SD
Hiking Trail · 3 tips and reviews

Jesse L.Jesse Lane: Unbelievable scenery!

Radnor Lake State Park is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

43. Radnor Lake State Park

9.1
1160 Otter Creek Rd, Nashville, TN
State or Provincial Park · 44 tips and reviews

Angie O.Angie Osmanski: Great hiking. 3.5 miles around the lake and several trails to make a hike longer.

Barton Creek Greenbelt is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

44. Barton Creek Greenbelt

9.4
3753 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin, TX
Hiking Trail · Barton Hills · 40 tips and reviews

Elizabeth H.Elizabeth Hall: Mountain biker's dream and 8 miles of trail with beautiful streams and views of the Texas Hill Country!

Bryce Canyon National Park is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

45. Bryce Canyon National Park

9.5
Hwy 63, Bryce Canyon, UT
National Park · 121 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Fiery red rock + piercingly white snow = jaw-dropping view. Read more.

Great Falls Park is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

46. Great Falls Park

9.4
9200 Old Dominion Dr (at Georgetown Pike), McLean, VA
Park · 144 tips and reviews

Susana Z.Susana Zhuo: Beautiful trails and scenery. Nice place to get away from the "city life"

Mt. Mansfield is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

47. Mt. Mansfield

8.6
The Mountain Rd., Stowe, VT
Mountain · 2 tips and reviews

Allen V.Allen Vogliano: The Laura Cowels trail is no joke, but it's worth it to get that highpoint!

48. Discovery Park

9.5
3801 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA
Park · Magnolia · 83 tips and reviews

Ricardo H.Ricardo Hernandez: My favorite park in Seattle. Come here in an early Sunday morning and get lost in any of its trails.

Picnic Point is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

49. Picnic Point

8.5
Lake Mendota peninsula, Madison, WI
Hiking Trail · 19 tips and reviews

Julie C.Julie Champion: Beautiful views year round. Leave time to sit/meditate/relax/whatever.

Coopers Rock State Forest is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

50. Coopers Rock State Forest

9.3
61 County Line Dr, Bruceton Mills, WV
Forest · 15 tips and reviews

Joshua B.Joshua Bowers: Take rattlesnake trail and venture off a little. Beautiful!

Mammoth Hot Springs is one of America's Top Hiking Trail in Each State.

51. Mammoth Hot Springs

8.9
Upper Terrace Drive, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Hot Spring · 18 tips and reviews

Crystal F.Crystal Faunt: Stunning... come through during off peak season to avoid crowds and traffic. It's well worth the chill.