HomeFeatures › Flat & Fast Running Trails

Flat & Fast Running Trails

Flat trails are where you run for time rather than terrain — tempo efforts, threshold work, a long run held at goal pace, or a first crack at a race distance. Rail-trails dominate this category for a simple reason: the beds were graded gently for trains, and that grade is still there under your feet. Flat is also the sensible choice coming back from injury, pushing a stroller, or on any day you want the effort to be exactly what your watch says it is.

2,862 trails in this directory carry this feature, across 51 states. Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and what runners wrote in reviews — trails change, lights and gates follow the park's hours, so check a recent review before a long drive.

The 144 most-reviewed

Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Narrow them with the filters, or jump to your state below for all 2,862.

Filter:

The High Line

4.7 ★★★★★ 67,544 reviews

New York, NY

PavedScenic

Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 18,363 reviews

Carlsbad, NM

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Well-known national park famous for its limestone caves, rock formations & hiking trails.

Hocking Hills State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 17,731 reviews

Logan, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

Scenic park with hiking trails, archery, fishing, swimming & more amid waterfalls, cliffs & gorges.

Hampton Beach State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 16,749 reviews

Hampton, NH

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Atlantic Ocean swim area with day-rate & metered parking, bathhouses, an RV park & event facilities.

Great Falls Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 13,934 reviews

McLean, VA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Boasting spectacular falls & rushing white water, this park offers picnic areas, trails & boating.

Sandia Peak Tramway

4.7 ★★★★★ 12,430 reviews

Albuquerque, NM

2.7 miLitScenic

2.7-mi aerial tram ride with Albuquerque & mountain views to a peak with trails, skiing & dining.

Minnehaha Regional Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 11,113 reviews

Minneapolis, MN

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

This 193-acre riverfront park has miles of trails & a waterfall celebrated in a Longfellow poem.

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

4.9 ★★★★★ 10,862 reviews

Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA

ScenicDog-friendly

Scenic coastal area featuring diverse sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum.

Myrtle Beach State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 8,728 reviews

Myrtle Beach, SC

ScenicDog-friendly

Sandy parkland offering recreational oceanfront, a nature center, forested areas & campgrounds.

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,229 reviews

Felton, CA

0.8 miLoopScenic

Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots.

Mission Trails Regional Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,818 reviews

San Diego, CA

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

8,000-acre recreational park featuring 60 miles of trails, along with a lake for boating & camping.

Prescott National Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,241 reviews

Prescott, AZ

LoopScenic

Vast wilderness area offering nearly 950 miles of trails, campgrounds & sites for fishing & boating.

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,045 reviews

Kennesaw, GA

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Preserved site of an 1864 Civil War battle, with a visitor's center featuring a film & artifacts.

Wissahickon Valley Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,926 reviews

Philadelphia, PA

MixedScenic

Vast park with over 50 miles of trails for hikers, bikers & equestrians, plus a trout-stocked creek.

Bernheim Forest and Arboretum

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,574 reviews

Clermont, KY

40 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Natural woodland habitat featuring native trees & wildlife plus groomed trails, gardens & fields.

Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 6,785 reviews

Ellicott City, MD

200 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Founded in 1907, this large park along the Patapsco River offers recreation from hiking to camping.

Red Top Mountain State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,446 reviews

Acworth, GA

15 miLoopPavedScenic

Wooded peninsula surrounded by Lake Allatoona features water sports, trails, campsites & cottages.

Eagle Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,203 reviews

Indianapolis, IN

Scenic

Huge park with marina & beach, hiking & biking trails, wildlife-discovery centers, zip lines & more.

Ricketts Glen State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,876 reviews

Benton, PA

LoopScenic

A 13,050-acre park known for 20+ waterfalls, including Ganoga Falls, plus hiking, fishing & camping.

Peninsula State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,666 reviews

Fish Creek, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Huge scenic park with a 38-acre island, 18-hole golf course, bike trails, camping & more.

Minnewaska State Park Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,539 reviews

Kerhonkson, NY

LoopCrushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Waterfalls, 3 sky lakes & 25 mi. of footpaths for hiking & biking, plus rock climbing.

Oak Mountain State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,432 reviews

Pelham, AL

100 miMixedScenic

Home to a petting zoo, golfing & beaches, this vast park has camping, hiking trails & fishing.

Middlesex Fells Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,506 reviews

Stoneham, MA

ScenicDog-friendly

2,575-acre natural haven including hiking trails around a pond, plus areas for dog-walking & biking.

Whirlpool State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,303 reviews

Niagara Falls, NY

4.3 miLoopPavedScenic

Scenic park overlooks Niagara Whirlpool, with gorge hikes, fishing, picnicking & kids' play areas.

Clifty Falls State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,365 reviews

Madison, IN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Waterfall- & canyon-lined park with hiking, swimming, tennis, camping, a nature center & an inn.

Cascades Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,229 reviews

Tallahassee, FL

PavedScenicDog-friendly

24-acre recreational hub with paved trails, an amphitheater, historical landmarks & a war memorial.

Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,119 reviews

Waimanalo, HI

PavedShadedScenic

Natural hiking area with paved trail & overlook, ocean views, lighthouse & whale-watching potential.

Pedernales Falls State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,188 reviews

Johnson City, TX

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

5,200-acre park with hiking & horseback riding trails, campsites, river swimming & scenic vistas.

Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,040 reviews

Culver City, CA

Scenic

Hilltop park with views of Downtown Los Angeles plus hiking trails & history exhibits.

Cahokia Mounds UNESCO World Heritage Site

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,045 reviews

Collinsville, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Cape May Point State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,819 reviews

Cape May Point, NJ

LoopBoardwalkLitScenic

State park featuring a lighthouse & environmental center, plus birding, fishing & hiking.

Burgess Falls State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,682 reviews

Sparta, TN

MixedLitScenic

Foot trails from moderate to strenuous difficulty lead to 4 waterfalls cascading into a large pool.

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,486 reviews

Olympia, WA

5 miLoopMixedScenic

762-acre protected estuary with trails, an education center, & bird- & whale-watching opportunities.

Highland Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,648 reviews

Pittsburgh, PA

4 miScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park built around 2 reservoirs, with lawns & a Victorian garden, plus sports fields & a pool.

Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,535 reviews

Cupertino, CA

25 miLoopShadedScenic

Rural nature preserve with 25 miles of hiking trails, plus a working farm & a model plane launch.

Mission Peak Regional Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,513 reviews

Fremont, CA

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

Vast mountain preserve popular for biking, hiking, horseback riding, R/C flying and hang-gliding.

Barton Creek Greenbelt

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,508 reviews

Austin, TX

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

This popular urban natural area offers opportunities for biking, hiking, swimming & rock climbing.

Ash Cave

4.9 ★★★★★ 4,230 reviews

South Bloomingville, OH

LoopPavedScenic

Enormous natural cavern with a waterfall surrounded by woodlands with hiking trails.

Robert H. Treman State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,281 reviews

Ithaca, NY

2 miNatural surfaceScenic

Gorge with scenic waterfalls & a stream-fed swimming hole ringed by hiking trails & camping areas.

Falls of the Ohio State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,425 reviews

Clarksville, IN

PavedLitScenic

Park on Ohio River featuring ancient fossil beds, nature-discovery center, hiking, fishing & more.

McCormick's Creek State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,229 reviews

Spencer, IN

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Site offers hiking & horseback-riding trails, river fishing, indoor recreational center & campsites.

Bennett Spring State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,143 reviews

Lebanon, MO

Scenic

Serious trout fishing in a stocked stream, plus camping, hiking, canoeing & a rustic dining lodge.

Yorba Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,163 reviews

Anaheim, CA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Mile-wide park adjacent to the Santa Ana River has 140 acres of picnic tables, lakes, trails & more.

Portage Lakes State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 4,319 reviews

Akron, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

A magnet for boaters, this park features 8 lakes as well as camping spots & picnic shelters.

Rockland Lake State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,207 reviews

Valley Cottage, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

Park with a massive swimming pool plus tennis courts, golf courses, trails, lake for fishing & more.

Radnor Lake State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,073 reviews

Nashville, TN

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

1,368-acre park featuring a visitor center & 6 hiking trails that showcase native wildlife & plants.

Cave Point County Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 3,894 reviews

Sturgeon Bay, WI

Natural surfaceScenic

Park featuring underwater caves, hiking trails & limestone cliffs along scenic Lake Michigan.

Galveston Island State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,144 reviews

Galveston, TX

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

This 2000-acre park features campgrounds, hiking trails, birdwatching spots & unsupervised swimming.

Diana's Baths

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,975 reviews

Bartlett, NH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Flat, 0.6-mi. hike to a scenic group of small waterfalls, rock ledges & pools along Lucy Brook.

Castlewood State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,762 reviews

Ballwin, MO

3 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

A leisure destination for St. Louisans in the early 1900s, now popular for hiking & mountain biking.

Hoosier National Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,781 reviews

Bedford, IN

200 miLoopScenic

Camping, fishing & more in a natural setting with scenic roads, historic sites & rural communities.

Bull Run Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,806 reviews

Centreville, VA

LitScenic

Fields, wooded hiking areas & a pool near Civil War battle sites, with a holiday festival of lights.

Watchung Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,679 reviews

Mountainside, NJ

6 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Vast park offering cross-country skiing, fishing, outdoor ice skating, hiking, camping & more.

Malibu Creek State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,616 reviews

Calabasas, CA

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Rugged state park in the Santa Monica Mountains with hiking trails & a rock pool swimming hole.

Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,529 reviews

Oakland, CA

40 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Sprawling forest featuring redwood groves & rare wildlife, plus trails, picnic areas & campsites.

Alum Rock Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,599 reviews

San Jose, CA

ShadedScenic

Spacious park featuring hiking & biking trails, mineral springs & several picnic areas.

Vista View Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,514 reviews

Davie, FL

ScenicDog-friendly

Rolling hills & fitness trails offer exercise opportunities with picnic shelters & playgrounds.

Monte Sano State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,510 reviews

Huntsville, AL

4 miLoopScenic

Expansive mountaintop green space featuring trails, rustic stone cabins & scenic views.

Powell Butte Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,573 reviews

Portland, OR

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly natural area with plenty of hiking, biking & equestrian trails among scenic vistas.

O. P. Schnabel Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,559 reviews

San Antonio, TX

2 miPavedShadedScenic

Sprawling 202-acre park with nature trails, pavilions, picnic tables, athletic fields & a playscape.

Fort Mountain State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,427 reviews

Chatsworth, GA

27 miLoopMixedScenic

Ridley Creek State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,445 reviews

Media, PA

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Green oasis of woodlands & meadows offering hiking, fishing & picnicking from sunrise to sunset.

Spring Mill State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,371 reviews

Mitchell, IN

10 miLoopMixedScenic

Hiking/biking trails, caves, a nature center, campsites & an inn surround a restored 1814 village.

Lake Catherine State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,433 reviews

Hot Springs, AR

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Coyote Hills Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,384 reviews

Fremont, CA

12 miLoopMixedScenic

1,266 acres of rolling hills for picnicking, bird-watching, biking, hiking & nature exploration.

Mount Diablo State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,311 reviews

Walnut Creek, CA

LoopScenic

Sizable park with a summit visitor center & observation deck, plus trails, campsites & picnic areas.

Fletcher Cove Beach Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,286 reviews

Solana Beach, CA

ScenicDog-friendly

Picturesque park with a viewing deck, grassy area & playground, plus tables & a basketball court.

Miami Whitewater Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,242 reviews

Harrison, OH

8 miNatural surfaceShadedScenic

4,345-acre oasis providing wooded hiking trails, a golf course, campsite & a lake for water sports.

Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,231 reviews

Manchester, TN

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Hiking trails, waterfalls & an abundance of archaeological & Native American history exhibits.

Swallow Cliff Stairs

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,181 reviews

Palos Park, IL

Scenic

2 flights of stairs with almost 300 steps in total, forming a loop & popular for cardio workouts.

Hobie Island Beach Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,174 reviews

Miami, FL

ScenicDog-friendly

Shallow water beach offering a dog-friendly area with wide city vistas & watersports gear rentals.

Hellyer County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,161 reviews

San Jose, CA

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Green space featuring a 15-mile paved trail, plus picnicking, disc golf, a dog park & a velodrome.

Side Cut Metropark

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,019 reviews

Maumee, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Riverfront park with picnic areas, historic locks & flat rocks that enable spring walleye fishing.

Tanyard Creek Nature Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,981 reviews

Bella Vista, AR

PavedScenic

Nature area with several waterfalls, a lake and creeks.

Ravine Gardens State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,034 reviews

Palatka, FL

2.5 miLoopMixedShaded

Tranquil green space featuring a playground & hiking trails set amid landscaped gardens.

Core Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,983 reviews

Langhorne, PA

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Community area providing sports fields & courts, a playground, boating, fishing, lawns & a dog park.

Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve

4.9 ★★★★★ 2,777 reviews

Rockbridge, OH

2 miMixedScenic

Tree-lined hiking trails along sandstone cliffs or at the foot of a gorge dotted with waterfalls.

Grand Falls

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,895 reviews

Joplin, MO

Scenic

Scenic waterfall cascading off a 163-ft.-wide ledge, plus creek pools for swimming & fishing.

Paris Landing State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,946 reviews

Buchanan, TN

PavedScenic

841-acre park on a former steamboat landing with 2 fishing piers, a golf course & swimming pool.

Boyd Lake State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 3,070 reviews

Loveland, CO

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Placid lakeside park featuring boating, fishing & other water sports plus a campground & more.

Turkey Mountain

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,851 reviews

Tulsa, OK

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hilly, forested park featuring jogging, biking & horseback riding trails, plus restrooms.

Oak Grove Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,851 reviews

Chesapeake, VA

1.5 miLoopShadedScenic

This 65-acre outdoor activity place has a 1.5-mi. path around a lake, plus benches & a playground.

Bald Eagle State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,841 reviews

Howard, PA

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Shoreline Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,832 reviews

Mountain View, CA

ShadedScenic

Park with a golf course, a lake with boat rentals, walking/biking trails & a Victorian house museum.

North Mountain Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,761 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking trails of varying difficulty lead to 2 summits for scenic views, plus a visitor center.

Tualatin Hills Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,777 reviews

Beaverton, OR

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking & biking trails along with playgrounds & sports facilities in a family-friendly public park.

Eagle Island State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,836 reviews

Eagle, ID

5 miShadedScenicDog-friendly

Spacious riverside park with hiking & riding trails, disc golf, picnic areas & a recreational lake.

Tryon Creek State Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,694 reviews

Portland, OR

40 miLoopMixedScenic

658-acre forested area along a ravine with well-maintained trails for hikers, horses & leashed dogs.

Valley of the Rogue State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,932 reviews

Gold Hill, OR

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Recreation area with campground, yurts, a boat ramp & 3 miles of riverfront for fishing.

Wallace Falls State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,672 reviews

Gold Bar, WA

Natural surfaceLitScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling park with campsites & trails encompasses lakes, rivers, forest & a 256-ft. waterfall.

Eno River State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,650 reviews

Durham, NC

LoopNatural surfaceLitScenic

Vast acres of woodlands for hiking & camping, with canoeing & fishing areas on the Eno River.

Raritan Bay Waterfront Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,695 reviews

South Amboy, NJ

MixedScenicDog-friendly

136-acre park along the water with sports fields plus a playground, nature study area & gazebo.

Wilder Ranch State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,618 reviews

Santa Cruz, CA

35 miLoopPavedScenic

Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding.

Conestee Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,652 reviews

Greenville, SC

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Home to more than 200 bird species, this 400-acre wildlife preserve offers paved trails & bog walks.

Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,580 reviews

Grafton, WI

LoopMixedScenic

73-acre bluff along Lake Michigan with dramatic views, hiking, picnic spots & fishing.

Craig Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,625 reviews

Fullerton, CA

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

124-acre recreational park with biking, hiking & picnicking, plus hills, a rose garden & a lake.

San Tan Mountain Regional Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,553 reviews

Queen Creek, AZ

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Over 10,000 acres of desert with hiking/biking trails & a visitor's center with wildlife exhibits.

Lehigh Gorge State Park - Rockport Access

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,544 reviews

Weatherly, PA

PavedScenic

Park along the Lehigh River with miles of multiuse trails & activities such as whitewater rafting.

Government Canyon State Natural Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,564 reviews

San Antonio, TX

40 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Tranquil park featuring multi-use trails from rugged to beginner-friendly, plus guided canyon hikes.

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,556 reviews

Colorado Springs, CO

29 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Huge, scenic state park with biking & hiking trails, picnicking, a campground & other features.

Mt Tammany Red Dot Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,431 reviews

Hardwick Township, NJ

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Challenging but doable hike with a rock-climbing trail up to a summit view of the Delaware River.

Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,522 reviews

New Era, MI

22 miPavedScenic

Well-maintained walking, biking and snowmobiling trail that runs between Montague and Hart.

Jordanelle State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,569 reviews

Heber City, UT

PavedShadedScenic

Fishing, boating & water-skiing on Jordanelle Reservoir, along with hiking trails & campgrounds.

Oak Grove Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,448 reviews

Grapevine, TX

ScenicDog-friendly

Lakefront park featuring paved trails, picnic tables & sports fields, plus a marina & fishing pond.

Lower Huron Metropark

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,493 reviews

Belleville, MI

75 miLoopMixedScenic

1,258-acre preserve with activities including an aquatics center, golf, canoeing & ice-skating.

Pine Grove Furnace State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,417 reviews

Gardners, PA

PavedShadedScenic

This 696-acre park features Laurel Lake, Fuller Lake, hiking, biking & the Appalachian Trail Museum.

Proud Lake Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,448 reviews

Commerce Township, MI

ScenicDog-friendly

State park with campsites, cabins & trails, plus boating & fishing on 2 lakes & the Huron River.

Koko Crater Railway Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 2,262 reviews

Honolulu, HI

PavedShadedScenic

Steep hike up an abandoned railroad track on Koko Crater, with dramatic ocean & city views.

Buffalo Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,307 reviews

Flagstaff, AZ

2.2 miLoopLitScenic

215-acre park offers a 2-mile hiking loop trail, picnicking space, wildlife & scenic mountain views.

Upper Bidwell Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,303 reviews

Chico, CA

ScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling park in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains featuring rock formations & more.

Riverbend Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 2,247 reviews

Jupiter, FL

LoopShadedScenic

Tropical 666-acre park split by the Loxahatchee River, with hiking & horse trails, plus picnicking.

Chino Hills State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,378 reviews

Chino Hills, CA

LoopMixedShadedScenic

State park offers biking, picnicking & hiking, plus on-site bathrooms & water spigots.

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,414 reviews

Gainesville, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Lush park where visitors can hike to view small waterfalls, thick foliage & a 120-ft. cavity.

Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,273 reviews

Boynton Beach, FL

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Wetlands with walking, bike & canoe trails delivering gator, bird & other wildlife sightings.

McAlpine Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,270 reviews

Charlotte, NC

PavedScenicDog-friendly

114-acre county park with a lake & fishing pier, soccer fields, hiking & bike trails, & a dog park.

Barr Lake State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,355 reviews

Brighton, CO

21 miLoopMixedScenic

Lake & wetlands with miles of nature trails, birdwatching, boating & fishing, plus a Nature Center.

Laurel Falls Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,243 reviews

Sevierville, TN

PavedScenic

National park area featuring a moderately strenuous paved trail leading to a popular waterfall.

Cascade Springs Nature Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,315 reviews

Atlanta, GA

ShadedScenic

Forested 120-acre nature preserve with a trail, waterfall, streams, parking lot & picnic tables.

Keystone State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,309 reviews

Sand Springs, OK

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Lake-centered nature area with fishing, camping, furnished cabins & a seasonal restaurant.

Wildwood Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,196 reviews

Harrisburg, PA

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly preserve with trails & boardwalks through marshes & wet woodlands plus a nature center.

Flat Rock Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,222 reviews

Columbus, GA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded area on a fishing lake with hiking & biking trails, picnic spots with grills & a playground.

Little River Canyon Falls Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 2,078 reviews

Fort Payne, AL

MixedScenic

Scenic park featuring trails along a river, plus picnic tables and a waterfall.

Peters Canyon North Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,160 reviews

Orange, CA

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

Popular jogging & hiking park features coastal sage scrub & grassland habitats, plus a reservoir.

Hempstead Lake State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,199 reviews

West Hempstead, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil park with playgrounds, equestrian, biking & hiking trails & an old-school wooden carousel.

Maidu Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,142 reviews

Roseville, CA

Paved

A 152-acre park that includes a community center, library & museum, plus many sports facilities.

Seven Tubs Recreation Area - Pinchot Forest District

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,137 reviews

Wilkes-Barre, PA

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Mountainside nature area known for its cascading streams, bedrock tubs & variety of seasonal plants.

Ferne Clyffe State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,089 reviews

Goreville, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Scenic 2,430-acre park featuring striking rock formations, fishing, a waterfall & hiking trails.

Hidden Valley Nature Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,080 reviews

Twentynine Palms, CA

LoopScenic

Scenic 1-mi. hiking loop with huge rock formations to climb & views of Joshua trees & desert areas.

Olde Rope Mill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,083 reviews

Woodstock, GA

MixedScenicDog-friendly

This secluded park provides biking trails, picnic areas & a river for fishing & canoeing.

Pima Canyon Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,034 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

There is a trail running up this canyon that rises from 880m above sea level to 1940m in elevation.

Moraine Hills State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,071 reviews

McHenry, IL

10 miLoopMixedScenic

2,200+ acres of glacier-formed park with woods, wetlands & lakes for year-round sports & recreation.

Summit Lake State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,114 reviews

New Castle, IN

LoopBoardwalkScenic

Lakefront park known for fishing is home to the Zeigler Woods nature preserve & 5 miles of trails.

Cowles Mountain Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,024 reviews

San Diego, CA

60 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Picturesque uphill hiking trail known for its panoramic views at the summit.

Chewacla State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,102 reviews

Auburn, AL

LoopScenic

Vast, leafy park featuring sprawling lake, bike trails, campgrounds & cabins is a draw for families.

Bluff Point State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,039 reviews

Groton, CT

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Peninsula offers over 800 acres of hiking & biking, plus fishing & wildlife on Long Island Sound.

Marymere Falls Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,993 reviews

Port Angeles, WA

1.8 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Easy 1.8-mile trail through old-growth forest to 2 vista points overlooking a 90-ft waterfall.

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,034 reviews

Wells, ME

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

This large salt marsh & estuary features hiking trails, trees & many bird-watching opportunities.

Lodestone Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,020 reviews

Kearns, UT

6 miPavedShadedScenic

Sports fields/courts, a big playground, zip line & picnic shelter are the draw at this popular park.

Chambers Creek Regional Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,973 reviews

University Place, WA

3 miLoopPavedScenic

Expansive grassy park with playground equipment and picnic tables, plus an off-leash dog park.

Kaʻena Point Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,977 reviews

Waialua, HI

3.5 miMixedShadedScenic

3.5-mile hiking & biking path on a former railroad bed & dirt road amid dramatic coastal scenery.

Windy Saddle Park Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,923 reviews

Golden, CO

Scenic

Mountainous park offering 3.5 miles of hiking & biking trails & a launching point for hang gliders.

Don Fox Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,962 reviews

Lebanon, TN

MixedDog-friendly

Outdoor space for picnics and sports, plus a splash pad and a walking trail.

Eisenhower Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,914 reviews

San Antonio, TX

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling 320-acre natural area with picnic & BBQ spots, plus 5 miles of hiking & jogging trails.

Devil's Hopyard State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,949 reviews

East Haddam, CT

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

860 acres of rocky forest, crisscrossed by hiking trails & highlighted by 60-ft.-high Chapman Falls.

Flat & Fast Trails by state

Pick your state for the full list — every trail with flat, fast terrain, grouped by city.

Browse every other feature, or start from what the trail is made of: paved, crushed stone, natural surface and boardwalk. You can also jump to your state or the best-rated trails in the country.