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Trails with Mile Markers

Marked miles let you pace and measure without having to trust your watch — which matters more on trails than anywhere else, because tree cover, canyon walls and tight switchbacks are exactly the conditions that make GPS distance drift. With markers you can run measured intervals, hit a turnaround point precisely, and compare the same stretch week to week. Rail-trails and long greenways are the most likely to be marked, often at every half mile, and many sign their trailheads and road crossings too.

1,824 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 1,824.

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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.

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.

The North Carolina Arboretum

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,179 reviews

Asheville, NC

LitScenicDog-friendly

Arboretum in a forest with mountain views, gardens & a bonsai exhibit, plus hiking & biking paths.

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.

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.

Ouachita National Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,737 reviews

Hot Springs, AR

Scenic

Castle Island

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,354 reviews

Boston, MA

ScenicDog-friendly

Site of Fort Independence (open in the summer), with beach, picnic & jogging areas.

Ray Roberts Lake State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,256 reviews

Pilot Point, TX

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Philippe Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,763 reviews

Safety Harbor, FL

PavedShadedScenic

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

North Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,115 reviews

Allison Park, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Public park with ample recreation opportunities including a nature center, ice rink & swimming pool.

Pilgrim Memorial State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,722 reviews

Plymouth, MA

ScenicDog-friendly

Harborside park commemorating the first pilgrim landing, with Plymouth Rock & a Mayflower replica.

Clark County Wetlands Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,552 reviews

Las Vegas, NV

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Trails & wetlands for walking, picnicking & bird-watching, plus 45,000-sq.-ft. nature center.

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.

Usery Mountain Regional Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,921 reviews

Mesa, AZ

Scenic

A 3,648-acre park offering camping, archery & 29 miles of multi-use trails plus scenic wind caves.

New Castle Battery Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,875 reviews

New Castle, DE

2 miMixedShadedLit

Dog-friendly urban park with riverfront views open to the public during daylight hours.

Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,784 reviews

Jacksonville, FL

MixedShadedLitScenic

This 120 acre arboretum provides rustic trails through the woods & labelled plant life.

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.

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.

Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,667 reviews

Kingsport, TN

Scenic

This vast park with 25 miles of trails features a planetarium, a pioneer museum & fishing spots.

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.

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.

Vicksburg National Military Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,603 reviews

Vicksburg, MS

Scenic

Park marking the Civil War's Vicksburg Campaign includes sites, exhibits & the U.S.S. Cairo museum.

Alum Rock Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,599 reviews

San Jose, CA

ShadedScenic

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

Monte Sano State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,510 reviews

Huntsville, AL

4 miLoopScenic

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

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.

Talladega National Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,483 reviews

Brent, AL

LoopScenic

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

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.

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.

Holly Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,187 reviews

Holly, MI

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Vast woodland area for hiking, fishing, biking & camping, plus a disc golf course & lake beach.

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.

Beckley Creek Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,035 reviews

Louisville, KY

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Placid, sprawling park featuring various trails, picnic areas, a sprayground & other options.

McDowell Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,048 reviews

Charlotte, NC

PavedShadedScenic

This mostly undeveloped preserve with a lake has a nature center, campground, trails & play areas.

Tanyard Creek Nature Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,981 reviews

Bella Vista, AR

PavedScenic

Nature area with several waterfalls, a lake and creeks.

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.

Eisenhower State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,058 reviews

Denison, TX

Natural surfaceShadedLitScenic

Scenic wooded areas & Lake Texoma are the setting for hiking, fishing, boating, camping & more.

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.

Watson Lake Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,907 reviews

Prescott, AZ

LoopScenic

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

John Bryan State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,888 reviews

Yellow Springs, OH

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hiking, fishing, camping & rock climbing are offered at this park overlooking a limestone gorge.

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.

Castle Rock State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,837 reviews

Los Gatos, CA

LoopShadedScenic

Park offering 34 miles of hiking & horseback riding trails among redwoods & other regional trees.

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.

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.

Squire's Castle

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,789 reviews

Willoughby Hills, OH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Friedrich Wilderness Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,718 reviews

San Antonio, TX

LoopMixedShadedScenic

A wide range of hiking & walking trails loop through 232 acres of woodlands, grasslands & canyons.

Eternal Flame Falls

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,737 reviews

Orchard Park, NY

Natural surfaceLitScenicDog-friendly

Secluded waterfalls with a hiking trail & a natural gas spring that when ignited flames 4-8 inches.

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.

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.

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.

Mounds State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,640 reviews

Anderson, IN

2 miLoopMixedLit

Park centered on prehistoric monuments also offers hiking, fishing, swimming, camping & more.

Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,678 reviews

Jacksonville, FL

LoopShadedScenic

Historic coastal nature preserve with wetland, salt marsh & hardwood forest habitats.

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.

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.

Heritage Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,582 reviews

Farmington Hills, MI

4.5 miPavedShadedScenic

Outdoor space with hiking & cross-country skiing trails, a picnic area, volleyball courts & more.

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.

Rockefeller State Park Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,469 reviews

Pleasantville, NY

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Large park featuring a system of historic carriage roads traversing woodlands, meadows & fields.

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.

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.

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.

Chalk Ridge Falls Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,419 reviews

Belton, TX

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

This park along the Lampasas River features hiking trails, a suspension bridge & waterfalls.

Croatan National Forest

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,438 reviews

Havelock, NC

2.2 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Coastal pine forest featuring saltwater estuaries & bogs, campsites, trails & hunting areas.

Platte River State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,271 reviews

Louisville, NE

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Protected forestland offering outdoor activities plus seasonal accommodations in cabins and tepees.

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.

Sunol Regional Wilderness

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,201 reviews

Sunol, CA

LoopShadedLitScenic

6,859-acre park with varied terrain & a scenic gorge for hiking, a visitor center & more.

Mingo Creek County Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,137 reviews

Finleyville, PA

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park offers creeks with trout fishing, playgrounds, various trails, pavilions & covered bridges.

Shades State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,132 reviews

Waveland, IN

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Sandstone cliffs around Sugar Creek set the backdrop for hiking, canoeing, fishing & camping.

Ringing Rocks County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,222 reviews

Upper Black Eddy, PA

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Unusual & fascinating "field" of 10 foot high rock piles that make ringing sounds when struck.

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.

Fern Forest Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,107 reviews

Coconut Creek, FL

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Vast preserve with 30 types of ferns, various habitats, native plants & nature center with reptiles.

Wyandotte County Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,125 reviews

Kansas City, KS

Scenic

Tranquil 1,500-acre natural area with picnic shelters, hiking & horse trails, boating & fishing.

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.

Susquehanna State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,970 reviews

Havre De Grace, MD

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Rocky, forested venue, featuring a working grist mill, boating, fishing & mountain bike trails.

Rocks State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,952 reviews

Jarrettsville, MD

Natural surfaceScenic

855-acre park featuring woodlands & large boulder formations, with fishing & tubing in Deer Creek.

Uncompahgre National Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,870 reviews

Montrose, CO

Natural surfaceScenic

Soaring green space with mountains, lakes & many scenic views, plus hiking trails & campgrounds.

Croft State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,901 reviews

Spartanburg, SC

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

This 7,000-acre park boasts 12 miles of hiking & horse trails, 2 lakes & an equestrian center.

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.

Red Mountain Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,787 reviews

Birmingham, AL

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

1,500-acre park with 15 miles of scenic trails, historic mines, zip lines, tree house & a dog park.

Vickery Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,812 reviews

Roswell, GA

3.5 miPavedShadedScenic

Scenic place featuring a historic mill, covered bridge & man-made waterfall, plus hiking trails.

Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,779 reviews

Stonecrest, GA

ScenicDog-friendly

2,550-acre area offering miles of multiuse trails, fishing lakes, ranger-led tours & historic sites.

Pinnacle Peak Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,706 reviews

Scottsdale, AZ

4 miShadedScenic

A trail allows visitors to hike to the top of Pinnacle Peak & those with experience may rock climb.

VINS Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,703 reviews

Quechee, VT

BoardwalkShadedLitScenic

Nature center offering exhibits on birds and dinosaurs, a canopy walk, nature trails, and educational programs.

Tom Bass Regional Park Section III

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,736 reviews

Houston, TX

1 miScenicDog-friendly

Park with a fishing lake & pier plus a roughly 1-mile jogging trail, volleyball courts & BBQ areas.

Q'emiln Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,734 reviews

Post Falls, ID

Scenic

Big park with rock climbing, swimming & boating, 40 acres of trails & sporting & picnic areas.

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.

Skyline Regional Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,645 reviews

Buckeye, AZ

LoopPavedScenic

8,700-acre parkland with mountains & wide-open spaces, plus hiking trails, campsites & programs.

Tacony Creek Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,832 reviews

Philadelphia, PA

Paved

On 302 acres, this narrow preserve offers creek views plus native trees & wildflowers.

Lake Lily Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,669 reviews

Maitland, FL

LoopMixedShadedScenic

5-acre park with a lakeside boardwalk, playground & paths, plus a gazebo & historic house museum.

West Creek Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,611 reviews

Parma, OH

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Upland & wetland landscape offers trails, picnic areas & a building with water management workshops.

Kettle Moraine State Forest - Lapham Peak Unit

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,606 reviews

Delafield, WI

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

This forested park offers trails, picnic areas, a nature center, camping & a summer outdoor stage.

Vermilion River Reservation: Mill Hollow

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,582 reviews

Vermilion, OH

3 miMixedScenic

Vast park with tree-shaded trails, water access, a settler's cabin with exhibits & a concert stage.

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,608 reviews

Golden Pond, KY

LoopScenicDog-friendly

170,000 acres between the Kentucky & Barkley lakes for camping, hiking & water activities.

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.

Avalon Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,541 reviews

St James, NY

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Natural conservation area with 5 diverse habitats, abundant native flora & fauna & walking trails.

Myles Standish State Forest

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,617 reviews

Carver, MA

LoopMixedScenic

Giant property with ponds, hiking & biking trails, plus hunting & 35 miles of equestrian trails.

Colt Creek State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,540 reviews

Lakeland, FL

LoopPavedShadedLit

Wilderness area on 5,000+ wildlife-filled acres for various recreations, fishing & backpack camping.

Sourland Mountain Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,529 reviews

Hillsborough Township, NJ

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Rugged terrain for moderate hikes, mountain biking, birding & horseback riding in a nature preserve.

Sugarcreek MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,486 reviews

Bellbrook, OH

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Nature area with soft-surface trails amid diverse landscapes, plus picnic sites & a play area.

Bear Canyon Suspension Bridge Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,478 reviews

Draper, UT

2 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Scenic valley hiking area featuring a sturdy, kid-friendly suspension bridge with canyon views, plus level trails and waterfalls.

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.

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.

Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,444 reviews

Cary, NC

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

140-acre preserve with a 3-mi. trail system & scenic overlooks, plus a visitor center & programs.

Cowan Lake State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,507 reviews

Wilmington, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Camping & cabin rentals are available in this 1,075-acre park that offers hiking, boating & fishing.

Valley Falls State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,411 reviews

Fairmont, WV

Scenic

Sprawling 1,145-acre park with waterfalls, 18 miles of trails & a river for fishing & kayaking.

Fountainhead Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,421 reviews

Fairfax Station, VA

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Reservoir fishing & boating with rentals available plus mountain bike trails & nature programs.

Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,415 reviews

Oakland, CA

LoopMixedLitScenic

The site of an ancient volcano, this park offers self-guided tours & features many hiking trails.

Taylorsville MetroPark

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,405 reviews

Vandalia, OH

8 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic forestland with historic ruins, a river & facilities for camping, fishing, hiking & biking.

Latta Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,351 reviews

Huntersville, NC

1 miPavedScenic

Latta Plantation Preserve's interpretive center, with native animals, a habitat garden & gift shop.

Wildcat Den State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,343 reviews

Muscatine, IA

MixedScenic

Bluff- & creek-lined hiking trails, a historic grist mill, picnic shelters & primitive campgrounds.

Tamarack Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,371 reviews

White Bear Township, MN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Large preserve with hiking & cross-country skiing trails, plus a play area & orienteering course.

Gambrill State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,369 reviews

Frederick, MD

16 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Scenic mountain spot with trails for hiking, biking & horses plus camping, picnics, fishing & lodge.

Crowders Mountain State Park - Linwood Road Access

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,335 reviews

Gastonia, NC

1 miLoopCrushed gravelScenic

Well-maintained state park with challenging trails, plus mountain views.

Bear Run Nature Reserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,335 reviews

Mill Run, PA

20 miLoopMixedLit

Evansburg State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,393 reviews

Collegeville, PA

5 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

This nature area contains creek, 18th- & 19th-century Mennonite buildings, campsites & ball fields.

Tibet-Butler Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,355 reviews

Orlando, FL

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

County park with a butterfly garden, interpretive trails & nature center with educational programs.

Seven Bridges Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,319 reviews

Colorado Springs, CO

4 miNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Trail offering moderate hikes on sloping terrain, with bridges over a cascading mountain stream.

Bradbury Mountain State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,340 reviews

Pownal, ME

LoopScenic

Small, glacial mountain with camping, plus trails shared by hikers, horses, bikes & snowmobiles.

Blydenburgh County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,363 reviews

Smithtown, NY

5.7 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Forested park offering hiking trails, a playground, picnic areas & a pond for rowboats & fishing.

Ruffner Mountain

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,306 reviews

Birmingham, AL

11 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

1,038-acre preserve with hiking trails, old mining sites, a modern nature center & rustic pavilion.

Southwestway Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,291 reviews

Indianapolis, IN

Natural surfaceScenic

Large wooded park with designated trails for mountain biking, hiking & horseback riding.

Lynn Woods Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,261 reviews

Lynn, MA

ScenicDog-friendly

Municipal forest park with a garden, a cave to explore, & a stone tower with a view of Boston.

Brooker Creek Preserve & Environmental Education Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,232 reviews

Tarpon Springs, FL

75 miBoardwalkScenic

Boardwalks around wetlands at this preserve, where you can hike or birdwatch.

Saint Peters Village Hiking Trails

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,249 reviews

Elverson, PA

4 miNatural surfaceScenic

Bucolic area featuring a creek, boulders and trails, along with a collection of eateries and shops.

Corbett's Glen Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,247 reviews

Rochester, NY

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Trails run by meadows, wetlands & waterfalls in this secluded park full of native birds & wildlife.

Big Foot Beach State Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,344 reviews

Lake Geneva, WI

Crushed gravelShadedScenic

Lake Geneva park with swimming, canoeing & kayaking, short hiking trails & camping.

Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

4.9 ★★★★★ 1,178 reviews

Topsfield, MA

Scenic

Sanctuary offering trails through forest, meadows & wetlands, with wildlife views & canoeing.

Apex Community Park (Lake Trail Entrance)

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,196 reviews

Cary, NC

2 miLoopPavedShaded

Vast park with sports fields, play areas & a 50-acre lake for canoes, kayaks, sailboards & fishing.

Dead Horse Ranch State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,245 reviews

Cottonwood, AZ

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

Monocacy National Battlefield

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,243 reviews

Frederick, MD

Scenic

Douglas State Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,239 reviews

Douglas, MA

Scenic

Woodland environs with a cedar swamp, plus swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling & hiking.

Boyce Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,256 reviews

Pittsburgh, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Seasonal pools available to the public for a fee feature artificial wave-making machines.

St. Patrick's County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,198 reviews

South Bend, IN

ScenicDog-friendly

Riverfront park with wooded trails & a large barn plus a boat ramp, play equipment & picnic sites.

Matthews / Winters Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,190 reviews

Golden, CO

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

This scenic park features trails for hiking, biking & equestrian use, plus trees & a creek.

Fillmore Glen State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,213 reviews

Moravia, NY

2.5 miNatural surfaceShadedScenic

In & around a gorge, this densely wooded park is a scenic destination for camping, hiking & fishing.

Medina River Natural Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,181 reviews

San Antonio, TX

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

511-acre oasis with riverfront paved & dirt hiking & biking trails, a variety of terrain & wildlife.

Forest Park Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,142 reviews

Peoria Heights, IL

LoopShadedScenic

Over 500 acres of nature preserve featuring trails, a natural history museum & a bird observatory.

Pyramid Mountain

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,153 reviews

Boonton, NJ

4 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

1,500+ acres of county-owned forests, streams & trails, with a 150-ton boulder perched at the top.

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