1. Hanging Lake, CO
Distance: 3.2 miles round trip | Elevation gain: 1,050 ft | Learn more.
Photo: Nicola Easterby
2. The Enchantments, WA
Distance: 8 miles round trip | Elevation gain: 2,600 ft | Learn more.
Photo: Mikaela Tangeman
3. Angel's Landing, UT
Distance: 5 miles round trip | Elevation gain: 1,488 ft | Learn more.
Photo: Derrick Lyttle
4. Smith Rock, OR
Distance: 6 miles round trip | Elevation gain: 900 ft | Learn more.
Photo: Jessica Dales
5. Roan Highlands, NC
Distance: 14 miles thru hike | Elevation gain: 2,800 ft | Learn more.
Photo: Steve Yocom
6. Gothic Basin, WA
Distance: 9 miles round trip | Elevation gain: 3,000 ft | Learn more.
Photo: Derek Cook
7. Spy Rock, VA
Distance: 3 miles round trip | Elevation gain: 1,260 ft | Learn more.
Photo: Christin Healey
8. The John Muir Trail, CA
Distance: 211 miles thru hike | Elevation gain: 46,700 ft | Learn more.
Photo: Bo Baumgartner
9. Oneonta Gorge, OR
Distance: 1 miles round trip | Elevation gain: 400 ft | Learn more.
Photo: Michael Matti
10. Algonquin Peak, NY
Distance: 8 miles round trip | Elevation gain: 3,600 ft | Learn more.
Photo: Adam Riquier
11. Enchanted Rock, TX
Distance: 4 miles round trip | Elevation gain: 100 ft | Learn more.
Photo: Nick Torter
12. The Wave, UT
Distance: 5.5 miles round trip | Elevation gain: 340 ft | Learn more.
Photo: Brendon Kahn
13. Mount Sneffels, CO
Distance: 2 miles round trip | Elevation gain: 1,700 ft | Learn more.
Photo: Greg Owens
14. Pinnacle Park, NC
Distance: 6.5 miles round trip | Elevation gain: 2,800 ft | Learn more.
Photo: Steve Yocom
15. The Narrows, UT
Distance: 10 miles round trip | Elevation gain: -200 ft | Learn more.
Photo: Stephen Marshall
16. The Grand Canyon, AZ
Distance: 12 miles round trip | Elevation gain: 3,000 ft | Learn more.
Photo: John Stambaugh
17. Havasu Falls, AZ
Distance: 20 miles round trip | Elevation gain: 2,182 ft | Learn more.
Photo: Bernini Ngo
18. Half Dome, CA
Distance: 15 miles round trip | Elevation gain: 4,800 ft | Learn more.
Photo: Eddie Jo
19. Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks, NM
Distance: 3 miles round trip | Elevation gain: 100 ft | Learn more.
Photo: Gemina Garland-Lewis
20. Point Reyes, CA
Distance: 9.5 miles round trip | Elevation gain: 1,300 ft | Learn more.
Photo: Jake Young