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Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts

On these trails the hills are the workout. Real elevation is where you run repeats, build the strength that flat miles never touch, and prepare for any race with climbing in it. Expect a slower pace and expect to power-hike the steepest pitches — that is standard practice on trails, not a failure. Rolling terrain earns its place even without a structured session, because a constantly changing grade shifts the load between muscles instead of pounding the same tissue for an hour.

5,038 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 5,038.

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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 25,797 reviews

Mountain Springs, NV

13 miLoopMixedScenic

Natural wonder with red rocks draws those looking to hike, rock climb or go for a scenic drive.

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.

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 15,579 reviews

La Jolla, CA

ScenicDog-friendly

Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.

Beverly Hills Garden Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 14,308 reviews

Beverly Hills, CA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Expansive, tree-filled park with fountains & jogging paths plus cacti & rose gardens.

Papago Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 12,935 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

LoopScenic

Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation.

Indiana Dunes National Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 13,163 reviews

Porter, IN

50 miBoardwalkShadedScenic

Park with hotels & eateries, plus 15 miles of shoreline for swimming, hiking, bird-watching & more.

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 12,850 reviews

Key Biscayne, FL

Scenic

Park with historic lighthouse drawing weekend crowds for beaches, fishing, cycling & more.

Gooseberry Falls State Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 11,005 reviews

Two Harbors, MN

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

1,682-acre park with scenic waterfalls & diverse wildlife, plus campgrounds, trails & picnic areas.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 11,034 reviews

Canyon, TX

30 miNatural surfaceLitScenic

Big ravine with 800-ft cliffs, multi-use trails, campsites & the musical "Texas" in an amphitheater.

Warren Dunes State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 9,482 reviews

Sawyer, MI

ScenicDog-friendly

Beech & maple-forested park provides peaceful riverside hikes, picnic space & 311 acres of terrain.

Fall Creek Falls State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,904 reviews

Spencer, TN

0.4 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Vast recreation area with a lodge, camping & a restaurant, plus an 18-hole championship golf course.

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,856 reviews

San Diego, CA

Scenic

Natural cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean offer views of the coast & the occasional cliff diver.

Mount Trashmore Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 8,942 reviews

Virginia Beach, VA

BoardwalkScenic

Former landfill now a city recreational area with a skate park, picnicking & sports facilities.

Van Cortlandt Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 9,130 reviews

Bronx, NY

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park with a museum, playgrounds, sports facilities, dog runs, BBQ areas, trails & more.

Schenley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 8,698 reviews

Pittsburgh, PA

ShadedScenic

Park with 456 acres of trails, a sportsplex, botanical gardens, cafe, visitors center & golf course.

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.

Point Dume

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,204 reviews

Malibu, CA

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil coastal area featuring trails & rocky coves, plus blufftop views of Santa Catalina Island.

Lookout Mountain Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,155 reviews

Golden, CO

LoopPavedScenic

Park boasting wooded foothills, scenic road, picnic shelter & Buffalo Bill burial site & museum.

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,110 reviews

Fredericksburg, TX

11 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Dramatic 425-ft. pink granite monolith & wilderness area offering hiking, climbing, camping & more.

Arbor Hills Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,080 reviews

Plano, TX

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

This 200-acre park features a trail system, playground, picnic pavilion & public restrooms.

Diamond Head Crater Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 8,227 reviews

Honolulu, HI

1.6 miLoopPavedScenic

Extinct volcano is a popular hiking destination with a rugged trail leading to panoramic views.

Koko Head District Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 8,062 reviews

Honolulu, HI

ShadedScenic

Sprawling collection of sports fields, gardens, picnic areas & stairs climbing a volcanic crater.

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.

Pilot Mountain State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,768 reviews

Pinnacle, NC

2 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Brown County State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,285 reviews

Nashville, IN

LoopMixedScenic

Hole in the Rock

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,273 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

0.3 miLitScenic

Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion.

Forest Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 7,402 reviews

Woodhaven, NY

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Large forested park featuring hiking trails & bridle paths, plus a bandshell, golf & other sports.

Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,237 reviews

Los Angeles, CA

LoopPavedLitScenic

This 308-acre park features a Japanese garden, a workout course, athletic fields & scenic trails.

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.

Covert Park at Mount Bonnell

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,189 reviews

Austin, TX

ScenicDog-friendly

At 785-feet tall, or 106 steps, this hilltop park is the highest point in the city.

Mt. Tabor Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,749 reviews

Portland, OR

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Large forested park covering an extinct volcano with tennis courts, a playground & 360-degree views.

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.

Sugar House Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,596 reviews

Salt Lake City, UT

LoopPavedShadedScenic

This sprawling green space with a pond lures locals for long walks, bike rides, basketball & soccer.

Fountain Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,318 reviews

Fountain Hills, AZ

LitScenicDog-friendly

Town park with a lake & fountain, 18-hole disc golf course, playground & picnic areas on 64-acres.

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.

Phoenix Mountains Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,204 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

LoopLitScenic

Group of parks with mountain & desert hiking trails, plus an abundance of cacti & native wildlife.

The Broadmoor Seven Falls

4.4 ★★★★☆ 6,678 reviews

Colorado Springs, CO

Scenic

Park focused on scenic waterfalls & geologic monuments that also has a historic gravesite.

Maumee Bay State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,170 reviews

Oregon, OH

MixedScenic

Park along Lake Erie with a lodge, cottages & golf course set amid scenic, wildlife-filled meadows.

Buttermilk Falls State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,036 reviews

Ithaca, NY

1 miScenic

811-acres of wooded parkland featuring hiking paths, a lake, waterfall & campgrounds.

Philippe Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,763 reviews

Safety Harbor, FL

PavedShadedScenic

Tranquil harborside park with a historic Native American mound, a playground, fishing & more.

Garret Mountain Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,859 reviews

Woodland Park, NJ

LoopShadedScenic

Hilltop 568-acre park around Lambert Castle, featuring rich bird life & trails with city views.

Cedar Ridge Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,688 reviews

Dallas, TX

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

Audubon nature preserve offering 9 miles of hiking trails through 600 acres of hill country habitat.

Runyon Canyon Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,669 reviews

Los Angeles, CA

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Landmark hiking trails known for sweeping city views & people watching, plus an off-leash dog park.

Palmer Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,760 reviews

Colorado Springs, CO

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

737-acre wildlife preserve offering hiking, biking & sports fields on a mesa overlooking the city.

Palisades Interstate Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,817 reviews

Alpine, NJ

30 miShadedScenic

2,500-acre riverfront park offers 30 miles of hiking & ski trails, playgrounds & a nature sanctuary.

Garden of the Gods Recreation Area

4.9 ★★★★★ 5,454 reviews

Herod, IL

Natural surfaceScenic

Scenic hiking, camping & picnic area featuring sandstone rock formations & a trail with benches.

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,698 reviews

Folsom, CA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

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.

Fort Harrison State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,488 reviews

Indianapolis, IN

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

This 1,700-acre park offers activities such as cross-country skiing, fishing & hiking.

Dune Climb

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,370 reviews

Glen Arbor, MI

27 miScenic

Expansive dunes for uphill sand climbs with water views & challenging hikes to Lake Michigan.

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.

Mānoa Falls Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,336 reviews

Honolulu, HI

Natural surfaceScenic

This picturesque rainforest trail leading to Mānoa Falls has appeared in several movies.

Hilltop Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,221 reviews

Signal Hill, CA

PavedShadedLitScenic

Compact green space offering panoramic vistas, BBQ & picnic areas & walking paths.

Summit Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,151 reviews

Blue Ash, OH

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Modern park offering playgrounds, a dog area and trails, plus restaurants and some waterside relaxation.

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.

Snow Canyon State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,942 reviews

Ivins, UT

MixedScenic

Scenic locale offering trails for hiking, climbing & horseback riding amid dunes & sandstone cliffs.

Cahokia Mounds UNESCO World Heritage Site

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,045 reviews

Collinsville, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Lake Johnson Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,021 reviews

Raleigh, NC

4.5 miLoopMixedScenic

Recreation area with 5.4 miles of trails around a lake, plus boat rentals, picnic areas & fishing.

Wildwood Preserve Metropark

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,830 reviews

Toledo, OH

LoopBoardwalkScenic

Wildlife habitat & recreational area, site of a historic manor house with tours & cultural events.

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.

South Gate Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 5,004 reviews

South Gate, CA

Lit

City park with a sports center & swim stadium, plus playgrounds, playing fields & other recreations.

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.

Willow River State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,381 reviews

Hudson, WI

Scenic

3,000-acre riverside park encompassing Little Falls Lake with a waterfall, swimming & canoeing.

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.

Point Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,336 reviews

Lookout Mountain, TN

Scenic

Elevated memorial park, featuring Civil War monuments, artillery & exhibits, plus sweeping vistas.

Kensico Dam Plaza

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,320 reviews

Valhalla, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

Historic dam has a 9-11 memorial, scenic picnic areas & events from concerts to antique shows.

Tyler State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,307 reviews

Tyler, TX

13 miLoopPavedScenic

Serene pine forest with a lake offering camping, hiking, nature study, fishing & a bike trail.

Mount Rubidoux Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,212 reviews

Riverside, CA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Natural terrain for dog-running, hiking & views, centered around a giant white cross at the summit.

Wachusett Mountain State Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,269 reviews

Princeton, MA

Scenic

Protected area including roadways to the summit, 17 miles of hiking & biking trails & ski slopes.

City of Greensboro - Country Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,225 reviews

Greensboro, NC

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

An ample, wooded park with playgrounds, nature trails, fishing lakes, a dog area & picnic shelters.

Frick Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,132 reviews

Pittsburgh, PA

Crushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Lush city park featuring grassy picnic areas, off-leash dog play spots & hiking trails.

Lake Chabot Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,161 reviews

Castro Valley, CA

70 miMixedLitScenic

Parkland featuring a 315-acre reservoir for canoeing & fishing, plus trails, picnic areas & a cafe.

Alexander Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,140 reviews

Lawrenceville, GA

PavedShadedLitScenic

Scenic spot featuring a flying-disc golf course, trails, fishing, a horseshoe pit & a playground.

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.

Paris Mountain State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,063 reviews

Greenville, SC

6 miLoopMixedScenic

Serene park with miles of hiking/biking trails, canoe & kayak rentals, & dozens of campsites.

Lighthouse Field State Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,056 reviews

Santa Cruz, CA

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling.

Tilden Regional Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,971 reviews

Orinda, CA

41 miMixedShadedScenic

A 2,000+ acre park with a carousel, botanic garden, lake swimming, picnic areas & steam train ride.

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.

Pioneer Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,878 reviews

St. George, UT

Scenic

Rocky 52-acre park featuring Dixie Rock, views of the city, hiking, BBQs & a covered pavilion.

Cedar Hill State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 4,048 reviews

Cedar Hill, TX

LoopNatural surfaceLitScenic

Wooded campsites & facilities for mountain biking, bird-watching, fishing, boating & swimming.

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.

Crotona Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 4,195 reviews

Bronx, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

Tree-filled park with a lake, large pool, tennis courts, playgrounds, baseball diamonds & more.

Morgan Falls Overlook Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,833 reviews

Sandy Springs, GA

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

Family-oriented park featuring expansive playgrounds, walking trails, picnic areas & river views.

Cathedral Caverns State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,707 reviews

Woodville, AL

PavedLitScenic

Tours offer a view of a huge stalagmite column, "mystery river" & other formations in a state park.

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.

Dash Point State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,921 reviews

Federal Way, WA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Park offering 400 acres on Puget Sound for swimming, camping, hiking, biking & hand-launched boats.

Weedon Island Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,649 reviews

St. Petersburg, FL

MixedScenic

3,190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths, birdwatching, a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals.

Cheesequake State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,880 reviews

Matawan, NJ

Scenic

1,610-acre park with a nature center & camping area offering biking/hiking trails & a fishing lake.

Sharon Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,685 reviews

Westerville, OH

3.8 miLoopMixedLit

Lake, jogging trails, nature walks & playground featured in 761-acre preserve with forests & fields.

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.

Mohican-Memorial State Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,536 reviews

Perrysville, OH

ScenicDog-friendly

A nature retreat with forests, a river gorge, canoeing & fishing plus cabins, campgrounds & a lodge.

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.

Inwood Hill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,558 reviews

New York, NY

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Historical & hilly green space with a long river front, sports areas & NYC's last natural forest.

Emerald View Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,544 reviews

Pittsburgh, PA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Hilltop 257-acre park on a former coal mining area with trails, woodland & play & picnic areas.

Blendon Woods Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,536 reviews

Columbus, OH

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

This 653-acre park offers a waterfowl refuge & a nature center plus disc golf & ice-skating.

Cox Arboretum MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,453 reviews

Dayton, OH

2.5 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic retreat with gardens & a butterfly habitat, plus walking trails & classes for all ages.

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.

Memory Grove

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,368 reviews

Salt Lake City, UT

ScenicDog-friendly

Serene space with monuments, fountains, creekside paths, an off-leash area & picnic tables.

Talladega National Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,483 reviews

Brent, AL

LoopScenic

Leafy destination with trails for hiking, mountain biking & all-terrain vehicles, plus camping.

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.

Trexler Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,369 reviews

Schnecksville, PA

Natural surfaceLitScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly refuge with multiple trails, an observation building and scenic views.

Del Valle Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,440 reviews

Livermore, CA

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Vast nature preserve featuring trails, campgrounds & a sizable lake with beaches & boat launches.

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.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,278 reviews

Idaho Falls, ID

Natural surfaceLitScenic

Meridian Hill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,417 reviews

Washington, DC

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Leafy city park offering a cascading fountain, statues & a tradition of Sunday drum circles.

Greynolds Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,326 reviews

North Miami Beach, FL

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Comprising a variety of natural habitats, this park offers camping, golfing, hiking & kayaking.

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.

Skull Rock Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,287 reviews

Twentynine Palms, CA

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Skull-shaped desert granite rock formation with 2 depressions like eye sockets created by erosion.

Maybury State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,133 reviews

Northville, MI

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding & cross-country skiing, plus a working educational farm.

Mount Tamalpais State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,124 reviews

Mill Valley, CA

LoopPavedLitScenic

Devou Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,184 reviews

Covington, KY

MixedShadedScenic

Massive park with an amphitheater, a golf course, a lake & a museum, plus sports fields & trails.

Ensign Peak Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,084 reviews

Salt Lake City, UT

2 miLoopMixedShaded

Easy to manage trail featuring a monument to early settlers that features panoramic views of the city and the Salt Lake Valley.

McEuen Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,146 reviews

Coeur d'Alene, ID

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Lakeside park with recreation trails, a large playground with a splash pad & an off-leash dog area.

Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,070 reviews

San Jose, CA

9 miScenic

Nature preserve with hiking/biking/equestrian trails through varied landscapes with valley views.

Saint Edward State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,108 reviews

Kenmore, WA

Natural surfaceLitScenicDog-friendly

Once a seminary, the day-use park offers historic architecture & lakeshore space for nature study.

Potato Chip Rock

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,081 reviews

Ramona, CA

3.6 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Hikers flock to this unique, thin rock at the peak of the Mount Woodson for dramatic photographs.

Dan Ryan Woods

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,208 reviews

Chicago, IL

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

A 257-acre forest preserve with play fields, a popular sledding hill & a paved multi-use trail.

Tanyard Creek Nature Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,981 reviews

Bella Vista, AR

PavedScenic

Nature area with several waterfalls, a lake and creeks.

Ithaca Falls Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,972 reviews

Ithaca, NY

Scenic

This park with a 150-foot waterfall also features ruins of 19th-century mills & areas for fishing.

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.

Echo Canyon Recreation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,966 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

Scenic

Sizable park housing Camelback Mountain & its 3 hiking trails, free parking & recreation area.

Settlers' Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,026 reviews

Meridian, ID

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Large park boasts playgrounds, baseball fields & a splash area, plus disc golf, tennis & horseshoes.

Chittenango Falls State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,943 reviews

Cazenovia, NY

Scenic

Winding gorge trails & a footbridge offer views of a 167-ft. waterfall, with areas for picnics.

Hawk Island Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,065 reviews

Lansing, MI

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

100-acre, all-seasons park with a vehicle entrance fee features swimming, trails & snowboarding.

Piestewa Peak Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,928 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

Natural surfaceLitScenic

Park with miles of trails & a scenic 2,608-foot summit which is a popular destination for hikers.

Watson Lake Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,907 reviews

Prescott, AZ

LoopScenic

Recreational lake for fishing, kayaking, canoeing & hiking, with camping & picnic facilities.

Sunset State Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,968 reviews

Watsonville, CA

ScenicDog-friendly

Beach surrounded by steep sand dunes offering picnic areas & campsites, plus bay & mountain views.

Echo Canyon Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 2,830 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

MixedScenic

Trailhead featuring a parking lot, restrooms & the start of a trail leading up Camelback Mountain.

Franklin Mountains State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,937 reviews

El Paso, TX

100 miNatural surfaceScenic

24,247 acres of scenic desert offering climbing, hiking, wildlife, camping & views.

Comanche Lookout Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,931 reviews

San Antonio, TX

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park with a vantage point, playground, picnicking areas & trails for hiking.

Governor Dodge State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,912 reviews

Dodgeville, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

5,350 acres featuring sandstone bluffs, 2 swimming lakes, hiking, off-road biking trails & more.

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