Hiking Guide

Top Day Hikes in the United States

Hiker standing in the Narrows, Zion National Park, at sunset

The Narrows in Zion National Park (Nathan Borchelt)

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We polled the very best of our cadre of outdoor enthusiasts and writers to present you with our definitive list of the country's best day hikes, from the tip of New England to the southernmost part of the States. Take a look--and start planning your next escape.

Top Day Hikes in the Southeast

Top Day Hikes in the Mid-Atlantic

Top Day Hikes in the Pacific Nortwest

Top Day Hikes in the Rocky Mountains

Top Day Hikes in New England

Top Day Hikes in the Southwest

Last Updated: 29 Mar 2011
Published: 13 Apr 2009
The details, dates, and prices mentioned in this article were accurate at the time of publication.