Best Hike Trails by Difficulty
Discover your next adventure, from gentle strolls to challenging ascents.
Emerald Lake Trail
Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
A quintessential Rockies hike that rewards with three stunning alpine lakes—Nymph, Dream, and finally Emerald Lake—all framed by dramatic peaks. It's incredibly scenic for a relatively short effort.
Mesa Arch Trail
Canyonlands National Park, UT
This short loop leads to the iconic Mesa Arch, perfectly framing the canyon landscape below. It's a world-famous spot for sunrise photography, creating an unforgettable fiery glow under the arch.
Grinnell Glacier Trail
Glacier National Park, MT
An iconic Glacier hike offering turquoise lakes, alpine meadows, and waterfalls. The rewarding finish line is Upper Grinnell Lake, where you can see a receding glacier and floating icebergs.
Delicate Arch Trail
Arches National Park, UT
Hike across slickrock to the world's most famous natural arch. The trail has a steady incline and some exposure, but the payoff is an awe-inspiring, up-close view of this massive freestanding arch.
Angels Landing
Zion National Park, UT
A world-renowned thrill hike. The final half-mile involves scaling a narrow rock spine with chains for support, offering breathtaking, vertigo-inducing views of Zion Canyon. (Permit required).
Half Dome via Mist Trail
Yosemite National Park, CA
A bucket-list, strenuous day hike passing iconic waterfalls before the final, thrilling ascent up the granite dome using steel cables. This epic journey provides unparalleled views of Yosemite Valley. (Permit required).