With help from our friends at AllTrails, we've curated trail lists for the high alpine to the rocky coast, to inspire your summer planning.
With warm weather upon us and wildflower season in full bloom, it’s time to get outside and get closer to nature, whether rediscovering local spots or finding completely new tracks.
With this in mind, we joined our friends at AllTrails to curate a list of trails from around the country. Ranging from the alpine to the coast to the desert—and even a few city settings—these lists offer a range of inspiration to keep you moving toward adventure all season long.
Jackson Peak, Jackson, Wyoming - This is a local favorite for views of the Tetons, especially during June when the wildflowers are popping. Bonus: It’s dog-friendly!
Mount Whitney Trail, Lone Pine, California - The highest point in the contiguous United States.
Cascade Canyon Trail: Jackson, Wyoming - Located in Grand Teton National Park this hike is known for beautiful Teton views, waterfalls, and wildlife. Swing by our friends at Jenny Lake Boating to catch the ferry for a shorter hike and great views.
Lone Peak via Peak View and Jacob's Ladder Trail, Salt Lake City, Utah - This technical summit in the Wasatch is known for its great views of both the sprawling city and surrounding Wasatch peaks.
Sawtooth Lake via Iron Creek Stanley Lake Trail, Stanley, Idaho - Known by many as the quintessential Sawtooth wilderness hike for its incredible alpine views and a magnificent alpine lake.
Mount Mansfield Loop Trail, Underhill, Vermont - The highest mountain in Vermont, known for two technical portions including a rock wall and chasm.
North Mount Elbert Trail, Twin Lakes, Colorado - Not only the highest peak in Colorado but the highest point that dogs can summit in the entire United States.
Snow Lake Trail, Snoqualmie Pass, Washington - One of the most popular hikes in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, this trail will take you past beautiful river, waterfall, and alpine lake views.
Lost Lake Trail, Red Lodge, Montana - Experience the big sky.
High Line Park, New York City, New York - This iconic elevated rail track through Manhattan continues to deliver.
Billy Goat Trail, Potomac, Maryland - A short escape from the nation's Capital the Billy Goat Trail offers breathtaking views of the Mather Gorge and Potomac River.
Presidio Loop Trail, San Francisco, California - Find seclusion in forests, grasslands and along coastal bluffs.
Lincoln Park Trail, Chicago, Illinois - Iconic Victorian architecture with views of Lake Michigan.
Echo Park Lake Loop, Los Angeles, California - A beautiful and peaceful retreat.
Discovery Park Extended Loop Trail, Seattle, Washington - Nature abounds with eagles, woodpeckers, white blossoms and wild currants right next to the city.
Little Sugar Creek Greenway, Charlotte, North Carolina - An artery of nature snaking through a bustling city that leads to some pretty fun singletrack.
Crystal Bridges Razorback Trail, Bentonville, Arkansas - Our friends at Buddy Pegs in Bentonville turned us onto this biking mecca with a world class trail network integrated throughout the town.