Editors' Picks: Our 9 Favorite Hiking Trails in America

Grab a water bottle, dress in layers, and tie on your boots, it's time to hit the trails. But where? With so many great hiking options available here in the United States, it can be hard to choose just one. Read more...

10 of the most beautiful hiking trails in New Jersey

New Jersey is known as the "Garden State" for a reason. Despite jokes about the Jersey Turnpike, it features a wide variety of landscapes and terrains. You'll find mountains, cliffs, swampland, seashore, rolling hills and much more. Read more...

10 of the most beautiful hiking trails in New York

In New York, some of the best trails are in view of the mighty Hudson River that can be traced from the mouth of Manhattan to the peaks of the Adirondack Mountains. Find an easy or challenging hike among some of these hiker favorites in New York State. Read more...

8 of the most beautiful Hiking Spots in Ohio

No matter the season, nature lovers will be hitting the trails and pathways of the Buckeye State's parks and other outdoor spaces.Read more...

Staunton River Battlefield State Park

1035 Fort Hill Trail, Randolph, VA

This park is a 300-acre Civil War historic site where a ragtag group of 700 Confederate old men and young boys beat the odds and held off an assaul... Read More

Holliday Lake State Park

2759 State Park Road, Appomattox, VA

Deep in the Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest, Holliday Lake is a paradise for the outdoor enthusiast. Fishing for largemouth bass, crappie and bl... Read More

Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest

1685 Francisco Road, Appomattox, VA

The Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest is open from dawn to dusk and offers opportunities for hiking, wildlife watching, biking, horseback riding, ... Read More

Staunton River State Park

1170 Staunton Trail, Scottsburg, VA

Tucked neatly into the heart of Virginia, about 25 miles from the North Carolina border, Staunton River offers much to families and outdoor enthusi... Read More

Mead Lake Lodge

1225 Campbell Hwy, Rustburg, VA

A hidden gem in the woods of Campbell County, Virginia, Mead Lake Lodge is a perfect venue space that has been restored to its original rustic char... Read More

High Bridge Trail State Park

6888 Green Bay Road, Green Bay, VA

High Bridge Trail is 31 miles long and ideally suited for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. Once a rail bed, the trail is wide, level and gen... Read More

Blackwater Creek Bikeway

, Lynchburg, VA

James River State Park

104 Green Hill Dr, Gladstone, VA

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the park features rolling grasslands, quiet forests and beautiful views, as well as 3 miles o... Read More

Twin Lakes State Park

788 Twin Lakes Road, Green Bay, VA

In the heart of central Virginia, this 495-acre, historic park offers many cultural, environmental and recreational activities. Overnight accommoda... Read More

James River Heritage Trail

225 Fertilizer Road, Madison Heights, VA

This Blacktop hiking/biking trail is currently accessible from Percival's Island Natural Area. The Trail Extends from Lynchburg's Blackwater Creek ... Read More

Liberty Mountain Trail System

4000 Candlers Mountain Road, Lynchburg, VA

This challenging trail system consists of 65 miles of single and double track trails spanning approximately 5,000 acres. The mountain rises... Read More

Occoneechee State Park

1192 Occoneechee Park Road, Clarksville, VA

Named for Native Americans who lived in the area for hundreds of years, Occoneechee is on the John H. Kerr Reservoir, better known as Buggs Island ... Read More