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Dream & Emerald Lakes, Colorado
This relatively easy trail gives hikers a perfect taste of the Rocky Mountains.
Cadillac Mountain via South Ridge Trail, Maine
Cadillac Mountain is the highest point along the eastern seaboard of the United States, and views from the top feature the Atlantic Ocean, rocky mountains within Acadia National Park, as well as multiple islands located right off the Maine coast.
Lost Lake, Colorado
This picturesque trail takes hikers high into the Colorado mountains, and brings them to a sparkling lake that sits at just under 10,000 feet.
King & Queen’s Seat, Maryland
What was once used as a ceremonial meeting place by Susquehannock Native Americans is now a popular hiking destination in Northern Maryland
The Pinnacle, Pennsylvania
If you’re looking for the perfect mix of wooded forest, babbling brooks, and a jaw dropping overlook, then this is the trail for you.
Sunfish Pond, New Jersey
This 41 acre glacial pond is considered one of the “seven natural wonders of New Jersey”. There are two ways to get to the pond – both are equally as beautiful but vastly different.
Ketchum Run Falls, Pennsylvania
Hikers on this lightly traveled trail will be treated to 4 separate waterfalls as well as a picturesque gorge hidden in Pennsylvania’s “Endless Mountains”.
Dutchman Falls, Pennsylvania
The falls are located in a densely green and beautiful section of the Endless Mountains, and although this hike is short, there is a lot of beauty packed in this .6 mile excursion.
Colorado Trail: Segment 2, Colorado
This barren landscape makes for an interesting change of scenery in the Colorado mountains.
The Paint Mines, Colorado
The mines themselves feel like a mix of Utah and Mars: Towering rock formations meet insanely bright and vibrant colors – the rocks even have a natural “tie dyed” effect in some areas.
Lower Falls & Gorge Trail, New York
If you’re looking for an East Coast mix of the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls, then add Letchworth State Park in Upstate New York to your list.
Mary’s Rock, Virginia
Looking for sweeping views and rocky summits during your visit to Shenandoah National Park? If so, put Mary’s Rock on the top of your list.
Confluence Overlook Trail, Utah
If you catch it on a day without any other hikers, the area is almost deafeningly quiet. Standing 1,000 feet above the muddy Colorado and sparkling Green River merging together in the silence is a truly surreal experience.
Corona and Bowtie Arches, Utah
These are arguably some of the prettiest arches in the Moab area, and the best part is that you can see them without the entrance fees or crowds at Arches National Park down the road.
The Precipice, Maine
The Precipice is the most exhilarating hike within Acadia National Park, and the most adventurous way to summit Mt. Champlain.
The Gunnison Route, Colorado
While it’s true that the easiest way to the canyon floor is via a .75 mile descent on the Gunnison route, don’t let the short distance fool you…
Cholla Cactus Garden, California
The most dangerous hike in the park is also one of the shortest. Despite the danger, this hike is super peaceful and easy as long as you can stay away from the prickly branches.
Star Dune, Colorado
Interested in crossing the highest sand dune in North America off your list during your visit to the park? Well, then look no further than Star Dune.
Bearfence Mountain, Virginia
The summit of Bearfence Mountain offers 360 degree views of both the park and the surrounding mountains, and its short distance makes this the ultimate hike for sunrise or sunset.
The Temple of the Moon & Temple of the Sun, Utah
Capitol Reef National Park is already remote, but the Cathedral Valley 60-mile loop can take visitors to some of the emptiest, and most dramatic, parts of the country.