PRECIPICE TRAIL, ACADIA NATIONAL PARK
1.6 miles, roundtrip
Where: Maine
The Precipice is part of the east face of Champlain Mountain. The Precipice Trail is the most challenging and well known hiking trail in Acadia National Park. This is a very difficult trail and need preparing before attempting. It is very steep and no fit for children, senior citizens or handicapped.
ANGEL'S LANDING, ZION NATIONAL PARK
4.8 miles, roundtrip
Where: Utah
This is a mentally challenging route but has many wonders on the way. The colorful rocks of Utah are shown throughout this strenuous hiking trip made for those who are adventurous.
MOONEY FALLS, GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
6 miles, roundtrip
Where: Arizona
This trail may start steep but has many switchbacks. It has a beautiful waterfall to perfectly end the long hike. It has waterfalls, steep canyons, caves, mules, did I say waterfalls! Not just any waterfall, but with very colorful and fresh looking water. The water is a perfect hint of blue and green. And yes, there is a ladder to climb at some point in the trail!
TRAIL OF CEDARS, GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
1.5 miles roundtrip
Where: Montana
The Trail of Cedars is a popular trail known to have wheel chair accessible route to view the beauties of Glacier National Park. This is a very easy hike that takes you through a very old forest. It has both a boardwalk and level earthen trail and takes you right across Avalanche Gorge, which is worth taking the hike for alone.
MT. CAMMERER, SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
11.1 miles roundtrip
Where: Tennessee
The Lower Mount Cammerer Trail is an American hiking trail, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park of Cocke County, Tennessee. At 4928 feet in elevation, Mt. Cammerer is on the edge a precipitous slope overlooking the Pigeon River Gorge. It may be a long and steep tail but its definitely worth it. You will reach a fire tower with a unique panoramic view. Bring a lot of water and lunch and enjoy this natural beauty from up above.
DELICATE ARCH, ARCHES NATIONAL PARK
3.2 miles roundtrip
Where: Utah
Delicate Arch is a 65-foot-tall freestanding natural arch located in Arches National Park near Moab, Utah, USA. Delicate Arch has become the unofficial symbol of Utah. Towering eighty feet over hikers, Delicate Arch is one of the highlights of Arches National Park and is possibly the most beautiful arch in the world. This arch needs to be experienced in person to be really appreciated.
JOHN MUIR TRAIL, YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
422 Miles roundtrip
Where: California
It takes a lot of planning and stretching before you can even think about embarking on the strenuous journey. People get scared after hearing “422 miles roundtrip” but prepare to be amazed. The John Muir Trail covers some of the most beautiful mountains in the world(Mt. Whitney), from stunning, glacier-chiseled Yosemite, to the jagged spires of the Minarets, to the highest mountain peak in the contiguous United States. You’ll hike over numerous high mountain passes, pass ancient glaciers, cross fast-moving mountain streams while surrounded by giant peaks.
OBSERVATION POINT TRAIL, YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
1.1 Mile Roundtrip
Where: Wyoming
This leads to a perfect view of the Old Faithful Geyser. Old Faithful was named in 1870 during the Washburn-Langford-Doane Expedition and was the first geyser in the park to receive a name. It is a very easy trail, perfect for kids of all ages and pets! There are benches on the way, in case your little one needs some rest.
