What is the best hiking trail in the USA? - Results & Rankings
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Mount Washington
Known for its extreme weather and breathtaking views of New England
Mount Washington
Known for its extreme weather and breathtaking views of New England
Appalachian Trail
A long-distance trail spanning 2,200 miles across the eastern USA
Appalachian Trail
A long-distance trail spanning 2,200 miles across the eastern USA
Half Dome, Yosemite
Famous for its challenging ascent and breathtaking views from the top
Half Dome, Yosemite
Famous for its challenging ascent and breathtaking views from the top
Old Rag Mountain, Virginia
A popular hike with rock scrambles and panoramic views
Old Rag Mountain, Virginia
A popular hike with rock scrambles and panoramic views
Mount Whitney
The highest peak in the contiguous USA, offering challenging hikes
Mount Whitney
The highest peak in the contiguous USA, offering challenging hikes
Presidential Traverse
A challenging hike across several peaks in New Hampshire's Presidential Range
Presidential Traverse
A challenging hike across several peaks in New Hampshire's Presidential Range
Franconia Ridge Loop
A scenic loop hike in the White Mountains with stunning summit views
Franconia Ridge Loop
A scenic loop hike in the White Mountains with stunning summit views
Teton Crest Trail
A long-distance trail with breathtaking views of the Teton Mountains
Teton Crest Trail
A long-distance trail with breathtaking views of the Teton Mountains
Mount Adams
A prominent peak in Washington, popular for hiking and climbing
Mount Adams
A prominent peak in Washington, popular for hiking and climbing
Continental Divide Trail
Follows the Rocky Mountains, showcasing diverse landscapes and wildlife
Continental Divide Trail
Follows the Rocky Mountains, showcasing diverse landscapes and wildlife
Mount Shasta
A prominent California volcano with various hiking routes and stunning scenery
Mount Shasta
A prominent California volcano with various hiking routes and stunning scenery
Mist Trail, Yosemite
Famous for its waterfalls and stunning views of Yosemite Valley
Mist Trail, Yosemite
Famous for its waterfalls and stunning views of Yosemite Valley
Bright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon
A well-maintained trail offering stunning views of the Grand Canyon
Bright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon
A well-maintained trail offering stunning views of the Grand Canyon
Long Trail, Vermont
The oldest long-distance trail in the USA, running the length of Vermont
Long Trail, Vermont
The oldest long-distance trail in the USA, running the length of Vermont
Mount Katahdin
Maine's highest peak, known for its challenging trails and stunning vistas
Mount Katahdin
Maine's highest peak, known for its challenging trails and stunning vistas
Four Pass Loop, Colorado
A scenic loop hike with four mountain passes and stunning vistas
Four Pass Loop, Colorado
A scenic loop hike with four mountain passes and stunning vistas
Maroon Bells, Colorado
Iconic peaks known for their beauty and popular hiking trails
Maroon Bells, Colorado
Iconic peaks known for their beauty and popular hiking trails
Cascade Canyon, Grand Teton
A scenic hike with stunning views of the Teton Range
Cascade Canyon, Grand Teton
A scenic hike with stunning views of the Teton Range
Kalalau Trail, Hawaii
A breathtaking coastal trail with lush scenery and challenging terrain
Kalalau Trail, Hawaii
A breathtaking coastal trail with lush scenery and challenging terrain
Mount San Jacinto
Offers scenic views and diverse ecosystems in Southern California
Mount San Jacinto
Offers scenic views and diverse ecosystems in Southern California
John Muir Trail
A stunning trail in California's Sierra Nevada, featuring iconic peaks
John Muir Trail
A stunning trail in California's Sierra Nevada, featuring iconic peaks
Devil's Path, Catskills
A challenging hike with rugged terrain and stunning views
Devil's Path, Catskills
A challenging hike with rugged terrain and stunning views
Mount Rainier
A prominent volcano with diverse ecosystems and stunning wildflower meadows
Mount Rainier
A prominent volcano with diverse ecosystems and stunning wildflower meadows
Mount Hood
An iconic Oregon peak with diverse hiking options and stunning views
Mount Hood
An iconic Oregon peak with diverse hiking options and stunning views
Highline Trail, Glacier
Offers dramatic views of Glacier National Park's rugged terrain
Highline Trail, Glacier
Offers dramatic views of Glacier National Park's rugged terrain
Angels Landing, Zion
A thrilling hike with steep drop-offs and panoramic canyon views
Angels Landing, Zion
A thrilling hike with steep drop-offs and panoramic canyon views
Chicago Basin, Colorado
A remote area known for its stunning peaks and alpine scenery
Chicago Basin, Colorado
A remote area known for its stunning peaks and alpine scenery
The Narrows, Zion
A unique hike through a river in a narrow canyon with towering walls
The Narrows, Zion
A unique hike through a river in a narrow canyon with towering walls
South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon
Known for its breathtaking vistas and steep descent into the canyon
South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon
Known for its breathtaking vistas and steep descent into the canyon
Mount Baldy
The highest peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, known for its views
Mount Baldy
The highest peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, known for its views
Pacific Crest Trail
A scenic trail from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon, and Washington
Pacific Crest Trail
A scenic trail from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon, and Washington
Haleakala Crater, Hawaii
Features a unique volcanic landscape and stunning sunrise views
Haleakala Crater, Hawaii
Features a unique volcanic landscape and stunning sunrise views