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Mountain Hikes in the United States of America

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Want to explore more of the mountains in North America? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in the United States of America to bring you the top 12 routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in the United States of America.

Strawberry Peak via Mountaineers Route - Angeles National Forest
Expert
04:08
11.3 mi
John Muir Trail – Mist Trail loop from Curry Village
Expert
06:29
10.9 mi
Angels Landing loop from Oak Creek Residential Area
Expert
03:39
4.38 mi
Union Point – Glacier Point loop from Yosemite Lodge
Expert
06:02
10.1 mi
Mount Washington loop from Jackson
Expert
05:41
7.96 mi
Bright Angel Trail loop from Grand Canyon Village
Intermediate
04:53
6.84 mi
Mount Lincoln Summit loop from Easton
Expert
06:40
8.14 mi
Queen Garden loop from Tropic
Intermediate
03:38
7.60 mi
Queen Garden – Peekaboo Loop Trail loop from Tropic
Intermediate
03:16
6.77 mi
Mountaineering loop from Grand Canyon Village
Intermediate
02:20
3.35 mi
Mist Trail – John Muir Trail loop from Curry Village
Intermediate
02:55
4.92 mi
Siphon Draw Trail – The Flatiron loop from Suntrails
Expert
05:01
5.32 mi

The 12 best mountain hikes in the United States of America

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    Strawberry Peak via Mountaineers Route - Angeles National Forest

    04:08
    11.3 mi
    2.7 mph
    3,075 ft
    3,075 ft
    Expert

    1

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    2

    John Muir Trail – Mist Trail loop from Curry Village

    06:29
    10.9 mi
    1.7 mph
    2,425 ft
    2,425 ft
    Expert

    3.0

    (2)

    35

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    3

    Angels Landing loop from Oak Creek Residential Area

    03:39
    4.38 mi
    1.2 mph
    1,725 ft
    1,725 ft
    Expert

    4.3

    (3)

    31

    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    4
    4

    Union Point – Glacier Point loop from Yosemite Lodge

    06:02
    10.1 mi
    1.7 mph
    3,525 ft
    3,525 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (3)

    25

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    5
    5

    Mount Washington loop from Jackson

    05:41
    7.96 mi
    1.4 mph
    4,100 ft
    4,100 ft
    Expert

    17

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    6
    6

    Bright Angel Trail loop from Grand Canyon Village

    04:53
    6.84 mi
    1.4 mph
    2,150 ft
    2,150 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    14

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    7
    7

    Mount Lincoln Summit loop from Easton

    06:40
    8.14 mi
    1.2 mph
    3,425 ft
    3,425 ft
    Expert

    12

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    8
    8

    Queen Garden loop from Tropic

    03:38
    7.60 mi
    2.1 mph
    1,175 ft
    1,175 ft
    Intermediate

    12

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    9
    9

    Queen Garden – Peekaboo Loop Trail loop from Tropic

    03:16
    6.77 mi
    2.1 mph
    1,100 ft
    1,100 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (2)

    11

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    10
    10

    Mountaineering loop from Grand Canyon Village

    02:20
    3.35 mi
    1.4 mph
    975 ft
    975 ft
    Intermediate

    7

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    11

    Mist Trail – John Muir Trail loop from Curry Village

    02:55
    4.92 mi
    1.7 mph
    1,200 ft
    1,200 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    7

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    12

    Siphon Draw Trail – The Flatiron loop from Suntrails

    05:01
    5.32 mi
    1.1 mph
    2,700 ft
    2,700 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    4

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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