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Long-Run Trails (5+ Miles)

These are the trails with enough continuous distance to build a real long run on — five miles or more in one direction, or a loop long enough that you are not lapping it six times. It is the hardest thing to read off a map, because a park advertising “20 miles of trails” usually means twenty miles of interconnected short segments rather than a twenty-mile route. Distance also raises the stakes on everything else: water, a restroom somewhere along the way and a trailhead you can get back to are all worth checking before a two-hour effort.

1,540 trails in this directory carry this feature, across 50 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 1,540.

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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.

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.

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.

South Mountain Park and Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 10,106 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

100 miScenic

16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views.

Cherry Creek State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 9,683 reviews

Aurora, CO

35 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Large park around a reservoir with camping, water sports & many other outdoor leisure activities.

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.

Stony Creek Metropark

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,935 reviews

Shelby Township, MI

180 miLoopMixedScenic

Massive park featuring year-round activities from canoeing & picnics to workshop events.

Coolidge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,873 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

6 miPavedShadedScenic

Waterfront park with a restored historic carousel, an interactive play fountain & open spaces.

Sweetwater Creek State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,672 reviews

Lithia Springs, GA

15 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Historical wooded state park offering hiking, picnicking & boating, plus fishing.

First Landing State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,336 reviews

Virginia Beach, VA

20 miMixedLitScenic

Cape Henry beachfront park & historic site with marshes, maritime forest, hiking & canoe trails.

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.

Rocky Gap State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,829 reviews

Flintstone, MD

5.3 miLoopMixedScenic

Recreation area has a lake with a sandy beach, hiking trails & a popular campground with facilities.

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.

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,686 reviews

Commerce City, CO

11 miLoopMixedScenic

Open lakes, wetlands, prairie grasslands & woodlands home to more than 330 species.

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.

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.

Fort Yargo State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,371 reviews

Winder, GA

20.5 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Historic fort in a state park with campsites, yurts, trails & a beach on a 260-acre lake.

Burke Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,844 reviews

Fairfax Station, VA

5 miLoopShadedScenic

County recreational park featuring a fishing lake, picnic areas, a miniature train & playgrounds.

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.

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.

Hueston Woods State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,569 reviews

College Corner, OH

33 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Recreation area with lodging, camping, hiking, fishing, canoeing & fossil-hunting opportunities.

Lake Pueblo State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,524 reviews

Pueblo, CO

15.4 miNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Wilderness area known for fishing, with 60 miles of shoreline & 2 marinas, plus a swimming beach.

Dodge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,340 reviews

Sterling Heights, MI

17 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Recreation & sports park for volleyball, in-line hockey & picnics, with swings & an amphitheater.

Millennium Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,311 reviews

Walker, MI

18 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Vast urban park reclaims heavily used land for 6-acre beach & wetlands with hiking trails.

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.

Eldorado Canyon State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,122 reviews

Eldorado Springs, CO

17.1 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Park known for rock-climbing & outdoor activities, thanks to sandstone cliffs & natural attractions.

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.

Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,242 reviews

Darien, IL

10 miLoopMixedScenic

Wildlife & plant preservation area with glacial potholes, multi-use trails, fishing & picnicking.

Terry Hershey Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,077 reviews

Houston, TX

11 miMixedShadedScenic

Extensive network of hiking & biking trails along a stretch of Buffalo Bayou encompassing 500 acres.

Riverwalk Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,981 reviews

Naperville, IL

70 miScenicDog-friendly

Classic urban park offering a playground, ice rink, trails, horseshoe pit & a paddle boat pier.

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.

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.

Mary Jo Peckham Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,827 reviews

Katy, TX

11 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Community park with a fishing pond, walking trails & an indoor swimming pool & fitness area.

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.

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.

Castlewood Canyon State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,590 reviews

Franktown, CO

12 miMixedShadedScenic

Expansive park with hiking trails, rock climbing walls, wildlife viewing opportunities & more.

Newport News Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,606 reviews

Newport News, VA

5.3 miNatural surfaceLitScenic

Sprawling park on 8,000+ acres with disc golf & bike rentals plus a boat ramp, horses & gardens.

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.

Forest Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,513 reviews

Portland, OR

80 miLoopMixedScenic

5,000+-acre wooded area with trails for hiking, biking & bird-watching, including a 30-mile route.

Fort Mountain State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,427 reviews

Chatsworth, GA

27 miLoopMixedScenic

Coopers Rock State Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,393 reviews

Bruceton Mills, WV

50 miScenic

Scenic nature preserve offering numerous hiking trails, campsites, parking & facilities.

Arthur Storey Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,538 reviews

Houston, TX

11 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Green space centered around a pond, with a jogging trail along a narrow bayou & a tai chi court.

Murray Reservoir

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,446 reviews

La Mesa, CA

5.5 miLoopPavedShaded

Small boat rentals, fishing & many picnic areas, plus a walking & biking path along the reservoir.

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.

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.

Mill Mountain Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,365 reviews

Roanoke, VA

15 miMixedLitScenic

Mountaintop hiking & biking trails with scenic overlooks, plus a zoo & discovery center.

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.

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,195 reviews

Philadelphia, PA

10 miLoopBoardwalkScenic

Dedicated to preserving the Tinicum Marsh, this refuge offers hiking trails & a visitor center.

Oak Glen Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,118 reviews

Yucaipa, CA

42 miMixedShadedScenic

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.

Idaho Falls River Walk - Greenbelt Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,884 reviews

Idaho Falls, ID

5 miPavedScenic

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.

Greenbrier State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,039 reviews

Boonsboro, MD

11 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Recreational options include fishing & swimming in the man-made lake with a small, sandy beach.

Saugatuck Dunes State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,836 reviews

Holland, MI

13 miScenicDog-friendly

Day-use preserve featuring 2.5 miles of shoreline, bird-watching & trails to coastal dunes & woods.

Mount San Jacinto State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,801 reviews

Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA

50 miScenicDog-friendly

Trails wind through this park at the peak of Mount San Jacinto, accessible by tram via Palm Springs.

Fort Custer Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,894 reviews

Augusta, MI

40 miNatural surfaceScenic

Ex-WWII training area now a vast park with camping on farmlike terrain plus biking & hiking trails.

Oak Openings Preserve Metropark

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,750 reviews

Swanton, OH

70 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Spacious preserve features summer & winter recreation, an interactive nature center & a playground.

Keystone State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,778 reviews

Derry, PA

10 miShadedScenicDog-friendly

A 1,200-acre park with man-made Keystone Lake offers swimming, boating, hiking & modern cabins.

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.

Roxborough State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,717 reviews

Littleton, CO

15 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Geological site with wildlife, hiking trails overlooking red-rock formations & a visitor's center.

Walsingham Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,709 reviews

Seminole, FL

6 miLoopPavedShaded

Featuring 5 habitat areas, such as a reservoir & botanic garden, this park offers fishing & hiking.

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.

Niawanda Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,736 reviews

Tonawanda, NY

5 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Urban green space for walking & cycling along the Niagara River, with a reservable events pavilion.

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,657 reviews

Macon, GA

8 miScenic

Historic park boasts Native American ceremonial earth mounds & a museum with artifacts on display.

Blackwell Forest Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,701 reviews

Warrenville, IL

7 miScenicDog-friendly

Scenic area with 9 miles of trails, picnic sites, fishing & boat rentals, camping, tubing & more.

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.

Larrabee State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,653 reviews

Bellingham, WA

18 miNatural surfaceShadedLit

Large camping park on Samish Bay with a beach, 2 freshwater lakes & miles of hiking & biking trails.

Panther Creek State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,591 reviews

Morristown, TN

28 miPavedScenic

This vast park offers 17 hiking trails, 7 miles of horseback riding trails & year-round fishing.

Seneca Creek State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,621 reviews

Gaithersburg, MD

50 miMixedShadedLit

This 6,300 acre park of forest & farmlands offers hunting, fresh water fishing & hiking trails.

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.

Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,489 reviews

Scottsdale, AZ

230 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Trailhead accessing several hiking & biking trails that vary in skill level & offer scenic views.

Lake Erie Metropark

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,577 reviews

Brownstown Township, MI

25 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Park with golf course offers sweeping lake views, Marshlands Museum & family-friendly water slide.

Pinnacle Mountain State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,466 reviews

Little Rock, AR

33 miMixedScenic

Expansive park provides hiking trails with mountain vistas, canoeing, a visitor center & arboretum.

Warner Parks

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,444 reviews

Nashville, TN

11.5 miPavedShadedScenic

Public forest & green space with hiking & equestrian trails, bicycle routes & athletic fields.

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.

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.

Tennessee Riverpark

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,414 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

10 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Landscaped trail tracing a 10-mile river dotted with public art, picnic tables & fishing piers.

For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,332 reviews

Burton, MI

7 miPavedLitScenic

383-acre preserve since 1970 featuring a visitor center, trails, many woody specimens & a treehouse.

Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,376 reviews

Palm Desert, CA

75 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Mountain backcountry with wilderness areas, state parks & trails for hiking & horse-riding.

Eldridge Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,411 reviews

Sugar Land, TX

40 miLitScenic

Community park with 10 soccer fields, miles of trails, a 5-acre fishing pond & a picnic pavilion.

Spring Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,349 reviews

Santa Rosa, CA

10 miLoopPavedScenic

Sizable park featuring a campground, swimming lagoon & lake plus 9.7 miles of multi-use trails.

Cascade Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,310 reviews

Elyria, OH

75 miLoopPavedScenic

This 135-acre park features a waterfall along the Black River, sandstone gorges & picnic areas.

Rock Creek Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,259 reviews

Derwood, MD

13 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Parkland with multiple hiking trails & lakeshore wildlife-watching, plus playgrounds & boat rentals.

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.

Cleburne State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,233 reviews

Cleburne, TX

13 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

6 miles of wooded mountain bike trails over rocky hills, & a lake for fishing & boating.

City Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,279 reviews

Mesquite, TX

54 miShadedDog-friendly

Park on a lake with a little-league field, a tennis court & picnic tables, plus an activity center.

Hartwick Pines State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,161 reviews

Grayling, MI

21 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Julian Price Memorial Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,094 reviews

Blowing Rock, NC

5 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Massive mountainside park features lake activities, trails, numerous picnic sites & an amphitheater.

Wawayanda State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,167 reviews

Hewitt, NJ

20 miScenic

A lake, woodland hills, mountains & 60+ miles of trails allow for year-round outdoor recreation.

Camelback Mountain

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,062 reviews

Paradise Valley, AZ

5 miNatural surfaceScenic

Rocky hiking destination with two major trails featuring steep elevation gains & sweeping views.

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.

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.

Ramapo Valley County Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,006 reviews

Mahwah, NJ

80 miScenicDog-friendly

Vast park on 3,313 acres with rugged trails & dog-friendly walking paths, a pond, reservoir & views.

Sandy River Delta

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,083 reviews

Troutdale, OR

6 miLoopPavedScenic

A multi-use recreation area with scenic views, walking & riding trails & restricted hunting.

Fish Creek Falls

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,990 reviews

Steamboat Springs, CO

14 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Sleeping Giant State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,988 reviews

Hamden, CT

40 miLoopMixedScenic

State park with hiking trails up a ridge whose uneven profile is thought to evoke a sleeping giant.

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.

Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural Reserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,101 reviews

Lancaster, CA

8 miScenic

State nature reserve within the Mojave Desert has 8-mile hikes & a wildflower season March to May.

Willow Metropark

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,051 reviews

New Boston, MI

75 miPavedLitScenic

Large park near the Huron River offers a golf course & skatepark plus outdoor activities all year.

Charleston Falls Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,951 reviews

Tipp City, OH

74 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

County park with forest & prairie, hiking trails, a nature boardwalk & a picturesque waterfall.

Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,947 reviews

Wheaton, IL

7 miLoopCrushed gravelScenic

885-acre nature preserve with over 5 miles of trails, plus boat rentals & fishing opportunities.

Skidaway Island State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,937 reviews

Savannah, GA

6 miBoardwalkLitScenic

A waterfront park offering camping (including cabins), nature programs, trails & a viewing tower.

Almaden Quicksilver County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,932 reviews

San Jose, CA

5 miLoopShadedScenic

County park with a history of mining offers hiking, biking & equestrian trails amid wildflowers.

Charlestown State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,906 reviews

Charlestown, IN

6 miLoopMixedShaded

Scenic spot with rugged terrain for hiking & bird-watching, plus fishing & full hookup camping site.

Rotary Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,888 reviews

Livonia, MI

6 miNatural surfaceShadedDog-friendly

Recreational site offering tennis courts, a baseball field, playground, wooded areas & picnic spots.

Mormon Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,803 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

100 miLitScenicDog-friendly

Rugged, uphill hiking spot with desert scenery & picturesque views of the city.

Sawnee Mt. Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,835 reviews

Cumming, GA

5 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

A 963-acre park known for Indian Seats rock formation, with hiking trails & a visitor center.

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,828 reviews

Brooklyn Park, MN

7.8 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic expanse of the Mississippi River with a dam & observation deck, picnic areas & hiking trails.

Lake Underhill Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,847 reviews

Orlando, FL

75 miLoopPavedLit

Lakefront neighborhood park with a loop path, exercise equipment, a boat ramp & local birdlife.

Penitentiary Glen Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,770 reviews

Kirtland, OH

8.5 miPavedScenic

Sonoran Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,799 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

36 miLoopScenic

Open desert park with miles of hiking & biking trails through lush, green plains of cactus.

Capitol State Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,836 reviews

Olympia, WA

150 miLoopMixedLit

Working forest & recreation area for camping, hiking, hunting, horse-riding & off-road vehicles.

Trail of 100 Giants

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,755 reviews

Porterville, CA

52 miLoopBoardwalkScenic

Rest & parking area linking to a path through a dramatic woodland of famously tall sequoia trees.

South Lakes Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,785 reviews

Denton, TX

85 miPavedShadedScenic

Lakeside park offering many sports fields, playgrounds, trails & picnic areas, plus dog stations.

Wilburton Hill Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,819 reviews

Bellevue, WA

80 miScenicDog-friendly

Wooded park with picnic areas, a soccer field & 2 baseball fields, a playground & trails.

Pinckney Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,766 reviews

Pinckney, MI

40 miScenic

Several fishing lakes plus biking & hiking trails galore adorn this 11,000-acre park with camping.

Central Park of Maple Grove

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,719 reviews

Maple Grove, MN

83 miShadedScenicDog-friendly

Urban park with a playground for all ages, plus a seasonal, interactive fountain & ice-skating loop.

Don Carter State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,749 reviews

Gainesville, GA

14.5 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Green space with hiking paths, a lake for swimming & boating, plus campsites and cabin rentals.

Yellow River Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,784 reviews

Stone Mountain, GA

12 miPavedScenic

566-acre park features a playground & 12-mile soft-surface trail for hiking, biking & equestrians.

Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,697 reviews

Heath, OH

10 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park with waterfalls and cliffs along the Licking River, plus paved and unpaved hiking trails.

Roswell Area Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,678 reviews

Roswell, GA

5 miShadedScenicDog-friendly

This public park features a lake, sports fields, playgrounds & a pool plus a recreation center.

Lake Tye Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,741 reviews

Monroe, WA

63 miLoopLitScenic

Community park with a lake for water activities, plus sports fields, a playground & multiuse trail.

Lory State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,665 reviews

Bellvue, CO

28.1 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Park area known for its rugged terrain, with activities like backcountry camping & rock-climbing.

North Table Mountain Park West Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,695 reviews

Golden, CO

7 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Sprawling mesa park formed by ancient lava flows provides hiking, panoramic views & native wildlife.

Claremont Hills Wilderness Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,641 reviews

Claremont, CA

5 miLoopShadedScenic

This winding trail for hiking & mountain biking provides moderate elevation & dramatic views.

River Place Nature Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,701 reviews

Austin, TX

6 miBoardwalkShadedScenic

Picturesque, riverfront park offering a popular forested hiking trail, waterfalls & wildlife views.

Eagle Mountain Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,654 reviews

Fort Worth, TX

5 miLoopShadedScenic

Recreation area with 400 acres of unspoiled green space, hiking trails & a scenic overlook.

Spring Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,626 reviews

Tomball, TX

11 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Park with campsites & RV hookups plus playgrounds, trails, picnic areas & athletic facilities.

Oxbow Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,658 reviews

Gresham, OR

12 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Old-growth woodland recreation area on the Sandy River with 12 miles of trails & campsites.

Pearson Metropark

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,618 reviews

Oregon, OH

15 miBoardwalkScenic

Park features Depression-era buildings, ball fields & courts, a playground, fishing & pedal-boating.

Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,610 reviews

New Port Richey, FL

7 miLoopMixedShaded

This sizable tract of public land offers opportunities for camping, nature viewing, fishing & more.

Chagrin River Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,566 reviews

Willoughby, OH

83 miLoopMixedScenic

Seasonal wetlands, a pedestrian bridge & a network of trails highlight this wildlife-rich park.

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,664 reviews

Nampa, ID

10 miLitScenicDog-friendly

Protected habitat for bird conservation with hiking/riding trails plus seasonal hunting & fishing.

Celebration Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,680 reviews

Federal Way, WA

9 miLoopLitDog-friendly

Kelley Point Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,672 reviews

Portland, OR

40 miLoopPavedScenic

Woodsy park features a picnic site, a canoe launch, hiking trails & a vista point with water views.

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,494 reviews

Aptos, CA

30 miNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Hiking, biking & jogging trails on varied terrain rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains.

Bryant Lake Regional Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,484 reviews

Eden Prairie, MN

12.5 miMixedShadedScenic

Bustling recreational area on 170 acres, with a beach, boating & an 18-hole disc golf course.

Cedarock Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,503 reviews

Burlington, NC

6.3 miNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Disc golf, nature trails & a restored 19th-century farmstead with animals, plus private tours.

Garin Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,483 reviews

Hayward, CA

35 miLoopPavedScenic

This natural area with hills, fields & streams houses a seasonal visitor center on ranching history.

Riverside State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,480 reviews

Nine Mile Falls, WA

100 miShadedLitScenic

14,000 acres of woodlands along the Spokane River offering campsites, trails & an off-roading area.

George Poston Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,477 reviews

Gastonia, NC

12 miLoopPavedShaded

Dog-friendly park with sports fields, trails, a lake, picnicking, playgrounds & mountain biking.

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