Discover our favorite trails across America
ModerateShort but solid. 2.6 miles with enough elevation to feel like real hiking. Steady climb through woods with rocky sections. Views of the Hudson River at the top are perfect - we've done this one a bunch of times and never get tired of it.
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EasyA beautiful section of the Appalachian Trail near Pawling, NY that takes you through open meadows, rolling farmland, and along a boardwalk through the Great Swamp. One of the more unique AT sections in New York - feels more like the English countryside than a mountain trail.
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ModerateOur most hiked trail. Mix of woods, rocky sections, and ridge walking with incredible views. Summit tower gives you 360-degree views of the Hudson and surrounding peaks. Solid moderate difficulty - you work but never feel destroyed. Close to the city, beautiful year-round.
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ChallengingIntense. 3 miles of steep scrambling with hand-over-hand climbing. Rock exposure and serious terrain. Only for experienced hikers comfortable with climbing. But the views of the Hudson River are absolutely worth it if you're ready for the challenge.
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ModerateOne of our favorites near Cold Spring. 5 miles with real views of the Hudson River from the summit. Mix of woods, open meadows, and rocky sections. Good workout without being brutal. Close to the city so it gets busy on weekends.
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Moderate4-mile loop in Storm King State Park with good Hudson River views. Mix of woods and rocky sections. Gets you to two summits with solid payoff. Not too hard, not too easy - just right for a weekend hike.
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EasyEasy 2.5-mile walk starting at old estate ruins. More history than heavy hiking. Gentle terrain with nice Hudson River overlooks. Good casual afternoon option or combine with other activities. Quieter than other nearby trails.
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Very DifficultNot for beginners. 25 miles with 14,000+ feet of elevation gain. Multi-day trip with camping is the way to go. Incredibly rugged terrain and serious scrambling. But if you're up for it, the views and sense of accomplishment are unmatched.
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EasyEasy 1-mile loop up a mowed meadow to a bald summit with big Catskill views. Short, gentle, and great for sunsets, picnics, and kids. A quiet Rhinebeck gem just minutes from Poets' Walk.
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ModerateA 7-mile loop from North-South Lake through some of the best scenery in the Catskills. Follows the Escarpment Trail to North Point for panoramic Hudson Valley views, descends to Ashley Falls, then loops back along North Lake Road. A perfect mix of cliff-edge views, waterfalls, and lake beach to finish.
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Moderate7.5 miles through beautiful pine forest and along white rock formations. Views of the Wallkill Valley from the cliff edge are spectacular. Some rocky sections to scramble over but nothing crazy. Can fill up on weekends so arrive early.
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ChallengingThe views from Giant Ledge are seriously good - ridge after ridge of Catskill peaks stretching out forever. Rocky terrain and some steep bits, but the payoff at the overlooks is totally worth it. Can push on to Panther Mountain for even more.
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ModerateA moderate out-and-back to one of the best cliff-edge viewpoints in the Catskills. The trail ends at a massive exposed rock ledge overlooking the Kaaterskill Clove with views stretching out for miles. Less crowded than the popular Kaaterskill Falls trails nearby.
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Challenging7 miles with 2,000 feet of elevation gain. Definitely earns its views. The Indian Head overlook is breathtaking - the valley just opens up below you. Rocky terrain and steep sections, so sturdy boots are a must. Solid challenge with major payoff.
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ModerateTwo-tiered waterfall in the Catskills that's genuinely stunning. Only 2 miles round trip but it gets crowded, especially weekends. Go early morning on a weekday if you can. The falls are best after a good rain when the water is really flowing.
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ModerateA short but steep climb to one of the best Hudson River viewpoints in the area. Under 3 miles round trip but the views from the rocky ledge at the top are incredible. A hidden gem that most people drive right past.
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ChallengingSteep climb to an old fire tower with incredible 360-degree views of the Hudson Valley. The Casino Trail is relentless but short - you gain serious elevation fast. Fire tower at the top is the cherry on top. One of the best view-to-effort ratios in the area.
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ModerateGood middle-ground hike - not too easy, not too hard. 4 miles through forest with some steep bits and rocky terrain. Views from the overlooks are really good. Solid choice for a couple hours of hiking without going all-out.
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ModerateA loop around a pristine lake with a wild history - it was once a nuclear research facility. Now it's a peaceful hike along the Appalachian Trail with a crystal-clear lake, rolling hills, and one of the most unique backstories of any trail in New York.
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ModerateWe hike this one constantly. 4.6-mile steady climb on an old road bed to a fire tower with amazing views of the Hudson Valley and Catskill peaks. Pass ruins of the old hotel on the way up - cool piece of history. No water on the trail so bring plenty.
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ModerateA quick but rewarding climb to a fire tower with sweeping views over Long Lake and the surrounding Adirondack peaks. Only about 6 miles round trip with a manageable elevation gain - one of the more accessible fire tower hikes in the Adirondacks.
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EasyEasy 2.4-mile walk through fields and gentle woods with Hudson River views. More stroll than hike. Great for families, older folks, or anyone wanting to get outside without real exertion. Peaceful and charming. Bring a picnic.
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Very Difficult70 miles of ridge hiking through the Shawangunks and Mohonk Preserve. We've done sections of it and each part is different and beautiful. Can break it up into weekend trips, or tackle the whole thing if you're ambitious. Views are consistently great.
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ChallengingTallest peak in the Catskills. 6.6 miles with real elevation gain and legit steep sections. Mostly through dense forest, summit is wooded but viewpoint just below has great panoramic views. Planning early, bringing layers, and lots of water is key.
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ModerateThis loop has two sides - the Undercliff section is cool and shaded under cliff faces, then Overcliff brings you up top with valley views. 5 miles, moderately challenging. Like getting two different hikes in one. Fall colors are especially good here.
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Moderate4-mile steady climb to a fire tower with great 360-degree views. The Hudson River and surrounding valleys look amazing from the top. Fall foliage from the tower is incredible. Well-maintained trail, mostly through shaded forest.
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ExpertThe most famous and most terrifying trail in Zion. Chain-assisted scramble along a knife-edge ridge with 1,500-foot drops on both sides. The views are unmatched but this trail is not for everyone. If you have any fear of heights or are unsure of your balance, turn around at Scout Lookout.
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EasyShort, sweet, and absolutely stunning. One mile round trip to a viewpoint overlooking Pine Creek Canyon and the switchbacks of the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway. Possibly the best view-per-step ratio in all of Zion. Easy enough for almost anyone.
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ChallengingThe longest and quietest loop in Bryce Canyon at 8 miles. Takes you through hoodoo valleys most visitors never see. Tower Bridge is the highlight - a massive natural arch formation. Fewer crowds, more adventure, and some of the park's most dramatic scenery.
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EasyShort but rewarding out-and-back to one of the best overlooks in Bryce Canyon. Three tiers of viewpoints looking straight into the hoodoo amphitheater. Easy enough for almost anyone and the views rival trails ten times its length.
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ChallengingDescends into Bryce Canyon with incredible hoodoo rock formations. You get right up close to Wall Street and Thor's Hammer. It's unlike anything else - the terrain and views are really something special.
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ChallengingArguably the best trail in Bryce Canyon. A 5.5-mile loop that drops you deep into the hoodoo amphitheater with constant jaw-dropping views. Tough climb out but every step is worth it. Less crowded than Navajo Loop and the scenery is even better.
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ChallengingHiking through the Virgin River in a 1,000-foot deep slot canyon. One of the most unique hiking experiences in America. You're literally walking in the river for miles. Stunning but physically demanding - be honest with yourself about your fitness level before committing.
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EasyOne of the most photographed slot canyons in the world. Narrow sandstone walls carved by flash floods into flowing, wave-like shapes. The light beams that pour in from above are surreal. Guided tours only - not a traditional hike but an unforgettable experience.
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ModerateClassic Sedona red rock hike with stunning formations, slickrock scrambling, and views that look straight out of a movie. Not too long, not too hard, but absolutely gorgeous the entire way. One of the best introductions to what Sedona hiking is all about.
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EasyThe iconic Colorado River overlook near Page, Arizona. Short walk to one of the most photographed spots in the Southwest. The massive horseshoe-shaped meander 1,000 feet below is jaw-dropping in person. Easy hike, incredible payoff.
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EasyEasy loop through Slide Rock State Park along Oak Creek with red rock canyon walls, an old apple orchard, and access to the famous natural rock waterslide. Great for families or a relaxed afternoon in one of Sedona's most scenic spots.
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ChallengingOne of the best trails into the Grand Canyon. Ridge-top hiking with panoramic views the entire way down - no trees blocking your sightlines. Ooh Aah Point is just 0.9 miles in and worth it alone. Going below the rim is a completely different experience than looking from the top.
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ModerateThe longest maintained trail in the Badlands, combining the Castle Trail with the Medicine Root Loop for a route through prairie grasslands and alongside towering erosion formations. Flat but exposed - it feels like hiking on Mars.
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ModerateA short hike to the base of the Cathedral Spires - massive granite needles jutting out of the Black Hills forest. The trail ends in a boulder field surrounded by towering spires on all sides. One of the most dramatic payoffs for a relatively short hike anywhere in South Dakota.
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ModerateA loop that combines the scenic Sylvan Lake shoreline walk with the rugged Sunday Gulch descent through a boulder-choked canyon. Short distance but surprisingly challenging with ladders, rock scrambles, and creek crossings. One of the best hikes in the Black Hills.
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EasyA flat, scenic trail along the Licking River through a sandstone gorge with 100-foot cliffs, rock shelters, and deep forest. Easy walking on a converted rail-trail with optional side trails that climb to cliff-top viewpoints. A hidden gem of central Ohio.
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ModerateA stunning trail through a deep hemlock gorge with old-growth trees, a waterfall, a covered bridge, and dramatic cliff overhangs. The Clear Fork Gorge is one of the most impressive natural features in Ohio - a primeval forest canyon that feels like stepping back in time.
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ModerateThe most iconic hike in Ohio. A trail through a deep sandstone gorge with waterfalls, recess caves, rock bridges, and dramatic cliff overhangs. The gorge trail connects Upper Falls to Lower Falls through a storybook landscape carved over millions of years.
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ChallengingA backpacking route through the Otter Creek Wilderness following the creek through a remote forested valley with multiple creek crossings, backcountry campsites, and total immersion in one of the wildest areas on the East Coast. Best done as an overnight or multi-day trip.
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