National Trails Day: The Greatest Trails in the US
Written by
Brian Kendall
To celebrate National Trails Day, we've compiled a list of the 10 greatest trails to hike in the U.S. As many of you will likely spend this day enjoying the great outdoors, may your thoughts remain clear, your feet blisterless, your knives sharp, and your camping gear dry. See you on the trail!
Snowmass Creek Trail
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Located near Aspen, Colorado, this trail traverses 8.5 miles to the picturesque Maroon Lake.
This thrilling hike in Zion National Park traverses narrow rock fins and provides magnificent views of one of the United States' most popular national parks.
Jacks River Falls winds and wades 16.3 miles through the Cohutta Wilderness in Georgia. Dress appropriately, as this hike will leave your gear filled with water.
Longer than the Appalachian Trail at 2,663 miles, this trail traverses the three west coast states from the U.S.-Mexico border to the U.S.-Canada border.