The Best Hiking Spots in the U.S.

Appalachian Trail, Eastern U.S.: Spanning over 2,190 miles from Georgia to Maine, offering diverse terrain and scenic views.

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Yosemite National Park, California: Iconic trails like the Half Dome and Mist Trail with stunning granite cliffs, waterfalls, and vistas.

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Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona: The Bright Angel Trail and South Kaibab Trail provide breathtaking views

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Zion National Park, Utah: Famous for trails like Angels Landing and The Narrows, featuring dramatic red rock formations and slot canyons.

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Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado: Trails like Longs Peak and Emerald Lake offer alpine scenery, wildflowers, and wildlife.

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Glacier National Park, Montana: Known for its pristine wilderness, trails like the Highline Trail and Grinnell Glacier offer spectacular views.

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee/North Carolina: With trails like Alum Cave and Clingmans Dome

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Mount Rainier National Park, Washington: Trails like the Wonderland Trail and Skyline Trail offer stunning views of glaciers

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