The Best Bucket List for USA Hikers

By dezimey kum

Prepare yourself, lace up those hiking boots and start ticking these trails off your list!

Nugget Falls Trail is an easy yet rewarding hike. The 2-mile round trip leads to the stunning Nugget Falls, which plunges 377 feet into a glacial lagoon. 

Nugget Falls Trail, Alaska

The Appalachian Trail winds through Shenandoah National Park, offering hikers an incredible 100 miles of stunning views, rolling hills and dense woodlands.

Appalachian Trail, Virginia

The 3.2-mile Halema'uma'u Trail takes you through Kīlauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes.

Halema'uma'u Trail, Hawaii

The 11-mile Grinnell Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park offers stunning views of alpine meadows and towering peaks.

Grinnell Glacier Trail, Montana

The Burroughs Mountain Trail offers panoramic views of Mount Rainier's glaciers and rugged terrain. 

Burroughs Mountain Trail, Washington

This 5.5-mile hike provides breathtaking views of the colorful rock formations and expansive landscapes.

Rim Trail, Utah

The Canyon to Rim Loop offers an incredible 6.6-mile hike with views of Crater Lake's deep blue waters and rugged cliffs.

Canyon to Rim Loop, Oregon

The Cadillac North Ridge Trail is a 4-mile round-trip hike leading to the highest peak in Acadia National Park. 

Cadillac North Ridge Trail, Maine

The Mount Ida Trail is a challenging 10-mile round-trip hike that rewards you with views of the Rocky Mountains. 

Mount Ida Trail, Colorado

This legendary trail includes steep switchbacks, subdome climbs and cable-assisted sections to the summit.

Half Dome Day Hike, California

Start planning your Arizona bucket list at the link below.

Arizona Bucket List