22 Amazing Hiking Trails You Have To See To Believe

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Looking for hiking trails to explore? Here are a few of the world's best hikes, sure to take your breath away!

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Stunning Hiking Trails for the Best Outdoors Experience

1. The West Maroon Pass

The United States hiking trails are some of the most breathtaking in the world. A few of them are also located in the state of Colorado.

The West Maroon Pass in Colorado spans a 12.7-mile stretch of out-and-back hiking trail. It has a pass that brings you up to 12,480 feet of elevation.

This place is under Maroon Bell's Peak and is considered the most photographed peak in the United States. That alone speaks for itself.

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2. The Jewels Route

This 48-mile trek is at the western end of Grand Canyon National Park. Ironically, Jewel's Route has lighter crowds and boasts turquoise Colorado River views and deep orange rocks.

3. Yoho National Park

The Yoho National Park is in British Columbia, Canada, offers beautiful large lakes, hiking trails with waterfalls, and glaciers.

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The Burgess Shale, a fossil bed, is also nestled in this park. It boasts the best collection of rare fossil remains of prehistoric marine animals.
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4. The King’s Trail

With a total of 275 miles through four national parks and a nature reserve, the King's Trail will take you about a month to finish. You will soak in some of the most beautiful landscapes in Sweden through this trail.

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5. North Coyote Buttes and the Wave

Only three hours away from Flagstaff, Arizona, North Coyote Buttes needs a permit if you want to hike through it. And with only 20 permits given daily, you'll have to wait your turn.

You must make reservations four months in advance. But, it will surely be worth the wait because of the cross-bedded Aeolian Jurassic Navajo Sandstone formation that's such a unique experience in itself.

6. Red Rock Canyon State Park Trails

The Red Rock Canyon State Park trails offer two nature trails and one challenging hiking trail. It also shows the historic California trail.

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Amazing Oklahoma State Parks You MUST See Photo by Ok Travel Family

The giant red boulders that wall the corridors are still very impressive. Although it's not a well-known state park, it's great for family hiking.

7. The Natural Arches

This Utah hiking trail is one of the most popular havens for hikers. The main highlights of the Natural Arches in Utah are the 2,000-plus natural arches and red rock formations.

This magnificent landscape stands in a 73,000-acre desert area. You can also enjoy the ancient rock art, seen on a lot of these natural rock formations.

8. The Kalalau Trail, Kauai, Hawaii

The Kalalau Trail presents 11 miles of cliffs, valleys, mountains, rainforests, and waterfalls that will have even the most jaded backpacking enthusiast in awe.

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Kalalau Trail Photo by Na Pali Kauai [Guide of US Hawaii]

You will be climbing as high as 4,000 feet across valleys and cliffs, which you can cover all in one day, actually.

9. The Dragon’s Back Trail

Reaching as high up to 284 meters, the Dragon's Back trail offers jaw-dropping views. It's classified as a moderate to easy hike, which traverses along the ridges of Shek O Peak to Wan Cham San in Hong Kong.

This trail has an estimated distance of 8.5 km full of ups and downs, with a wide view of the ocean. Named for its resemblance to a flying dragon, Time Magazine recognized it as one of the best urban hikes way back in 2004.

10. St. Mark’s Summit

Soak up the amazing view when standing on the mouth of Howe Sound. St. Mark's Summit is a picture of peace and tranquillity, with the mountains of Vancouver Island as a backdrop.

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St Mark's Summit – Vancouver Hiking Trails Photo by Vancouver Trails

The view of the vast ocean with Anvil Island to the right and Bowen Island to the left is awe-inspiring. With a total distance of 11 km, St. Mark's Summit is one of the easiest trails to tackle compared to its counterparts in the area.

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11. Ledges and Pine Grove Loops

This trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio has a figure 8 trail with a total distance of 4.1 miles.

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Pine Grove & Forest Point Trails Photo by Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park

The beautiful scenery on Ledges and Pine Grove Loops is indescribable — you just have to experience it firsthand.

12. The Rocky Top Trail

The Rocky Top Trail is in an isolated valley called Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The 13.9-mile round trip hike passes through extraordinary landmarks, taking special note of Spence Field.

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Rocky Top Trail Photo by Smoky Mountains

Once there, the scenic view of the three summits of Thunder Mountain will surely be worth the hike.

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13. The Rumbling Bald Mountain

This hiking destination offers an array of terrain around the Rumbling Bald Mountain in North Carolina. Passing through oak forests and rocky paths, you will see colossal cliff faces before reaching the cave.

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Rumbling Bald Mountain Photo by Summit Post

You can also choose to head for Lake Lure and Hickory Nut Gorge. The latter was the setting for the film Last of the Mohicans.

14. The Bunker Meadows Trail

The Bunker Meadows Trail lies in the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield, MA. With a total distance of 12 miles, this trail cuts through wetlands, meadows, and forests of the North Shore.

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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Bunker Meadows Trail, Topsfield, MA Photo by Wellness [Be Well Boston]

Turtles, eastern bluebirds, and river otters are just among the many animals you might come across while taking the trail.

15. The Inca Trail, Peru

Hikers will certainly be in high spirits as they pass through dense clouds, rocky ruins, tunnels, enchanting mountains, and a subtropical jungle.

The Inca Trail is one of the most popular among hikers around the world. The grand finale of this trail is when they get to see the “Lost City of the Incas.”

16. The Trail to Cerro Castillo Glacier

Situated in Patagonia, the hike takes about a day to get to the glacier and back. Despite the steep trail, the panoramic view of the black rock, multicolored hills, and the blue glacial lake is truly a sight to behold.

17. Awa Awaapuhi Trail

This is the famous trail on the Na Pali, considered a world-class trail in Kauai, Hawaii.

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Awa Awaapuhi Trail – A World Class Kauai Hike From Mountains to Sea Photo by Makana Charter and Tours

The Awa Awaapuhi Trail offers some of the most unbelievable views for a hiking project and a one-of-a-kind terrain.

18. Padar Island Trails, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

The hiking trails in Padar Island, Komodo National Park boast the most scenic beautiful views.

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Hiking Padar Island: The Most Stunning View in Komodo Photo by Lindsay [Frugal Frolicker]

You will enjoy 180 degrees of nature’s whites, blues, and greens as you reach the summit of the tallest peak on the island.

19. Blue Lakes Trail, Colorado

There are a lot of beautiful hiking trails in Colorado and the Blue Lakes trail is among the top destinations. The Blue Lakes Trail can bring you as high up as 13,000 ft with panoramic views of lakes and alpine meadows filled with wildflowers.

20. The Redwood Creek Trail, California

Located in the Redwood National Park, the Redwood Creek Trail features the largest trees in the world, with some reaching up to 300 feet high.

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The Redwood Creek Trail Photo by Red Wood Hikes

As one of the best day hikes in California, the trail has a length of about 15.4 miles and can peak up to 500 feet.

21. Buckskin Gulch, Paria Canyon, Kanab, Utah

The Buckskin Gulch Paria Canyon trail is the deepest and longest slot canyon in the southwestern part of the United States.

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Buckskin Gulch Paria Canyon Photo by Climb Utah

Although considered to be a hard-level trail, one will surely enjoy the view of sunlight peeking through the upper part of the rock walls.

22. The Snowman Trek, Bhutan

The Snowman Trek is an advanced-level trail, but definitely worth the endeavor because of the spectacular views of the pristine landscape.

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Snowman Trek Photo by Himalayan Expeditions

If you're up to the challenge, pay this place a visit.

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Make sure you put at least some, if not all, of these amazing hiking trails on your bucket list. You can also find hiking trails near you from this list, first, then go on down your bucket list.

There’s nothing more satisfying than soaking up some of the most beautiful sights nature has to offer from dusk to dawn. It's also a refreshing and practical way to use your survival skills in a fun and exciting way!

Have you taken your pick on which of these amazing hiking trails to explore next? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!

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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on August 6, 2018, and has been updated for quality and relevancy.

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22 Amazing Hiking Trails You Have To See To Believe

  1. amazing writeup. Full Guide love your content Bro

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