14 of the Most Scenic Hiking Trails in the United States
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14 of the Most Scenic Hiking Trails in the United States
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Great Head Trail in Maine
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Billy Goat Trail in Maryland
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Appalachian Trail on the East Coast
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Caprock Coulee Nature Trail in North Dakota
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Mount Ida Trail in Colorado
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Angels Landing in Utah
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Cascade Canyon Trail in Wyoming
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Highline Trail in Montana
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Canyon to Rim Loop in Oregon
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Hoh River Trail in Washington
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Harding Icefield Trail in Alaska
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South Kaibab Trail in Arizona
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Half Dome Trail in California
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Kalalau Trail in Hawaii
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Hiking is the most accessible kind of high adventure. It's not only a back-to-nature experience—it's also a complete workout for both mind and body. That said, you don't need to be a high-performance athlete to pull it off. From coast to coast, here are the best spots to get yourself and your family heading for the hills.