5 Best Hikes in America
Are you an adventure sport enthusiast? Do you like hiking on different terrains and seeing various landscapes? If hiking is what gets your adrenaline pumping, here are some of the best hiking trails that you must take across America.
1. John Muir Trail
If you have planned a long holiday and want to take a long distance trail, the John Muir Trail is for you. Named after naturalist John Muir, this trail begins from the Sierra Nevada Mountains, California and passes through Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park through its course. The highest point of this trail is at Mount Whiney at an altitude of approximately 14,000 feet. You can hike, backpack, run or ride on this approximately 210 miles long trail from July to September.
2. Appalachian Trail
Also known as the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, this trail is located in the Appalachian Mountains and stretches between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. The trail is approximately 2200 miles long and it crosses many patches of wilderness, small towns and rivers. The highest point of this trail is Clingmans Dome which lies at an altitude of approximately 6000 feet. The Appalachian Trail is known to have hazards of severe weather and American black bears on its route for hikers.
3. Superior Hiking Trail
Located in North Minnesota overlooking the beautiful Lake Superior, this trail is a hiker’s paradise because it is very picturesque. It takes hikers though diverse landscapes offering a close view of varied flora and fauna. The trail is approximately 300 miles long and it passes through forests, rivers, waterfalls, brooks, wildlife and mountains. Superior Hiking Trail is one of the most popular trails in America because of its moderate difficulty level and excellent facilities available throughout the path.
