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A list of the most popular trails of the past year as compiled by Trails.com.
1. Breakneck Ridge Trail
Beacon, NY
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Activity: Hiking
Trail Distance: 9.6 miles
In Hudson Highlands State Park, this trail makes a rugged ascent from
river-level to roll along a knobby ridge, gathering vistas and reaching
a lookout. Special Attractions: Hudson river, Shawangunk,...
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2. Harriman State Park
Bear Mountain , NY
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Activity: Walking
Trail Distance: 3.8 miles
Old iron mines in one of the metropolitan region’s largest, oldest, and
most popular parks. Only thirty-five miles from New York City, Harriman
State Park is one of the most popular recreation areas i...
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3. Cohutta Wilderness Area Trails
Ellijay, GA
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Activity: Hiking
Trail Distance: 75 miles
The wilderness area lies on the Georgia-Tennessee state line. More than
seventy-five miles of backcountry trails lead to grand forests, scenic
beauty, fishing, hunting, and exploring. Special attract...
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4. The Pinnacle
Hamburg, PA
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Activity: Hiking
Trail Distance: 8.7 miles
Walk the Appalachian Trail for spectacular views of Hawk Mountain, the
Lehigh Valley, and Blue Rocks. Many Appalachian Trail thru-hikers claim
the views at the Pinnacle are the best views on the Penns...
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5. Appalachian National Scenic Trail - Pennsylvania Section
Rouzerville, PA
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Activity: Hiking
Trail Distance: 232 miles
This 2,155-mile national scenic trail from Maine to Georgia cuts across
southeastern Pennsylvania between New Jersey and the Mason-Dixon Line at
Maryland. The Appalachian Trail (AT) traverses ridges a...
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6. Appalachian Trail: Springer Mountain to Hightower Gap
Suches, GA
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Activity: Hiking
Trail Distance: 9 miles
The summit of Springer Mountain, a broad dome with thin oak woods and a
rock outcrop, has excellent northwest views of the Cohutta Mountains.
Two bronze plaques mark this as the terminus of the AT.
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7. Amicalola Falls State Park Trails
Dahlonega, GA
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Activity: Hiking
Located about 20 miles east of Ellijay and fourteen miles west of
Dahlonega. About 3.5 miles of easy to moderate hikes in three trails and
the approach to the famous, 2,160 mile Appalachian Trail. Sp...
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8. Appalachian Trail: Hightower Gap to Woody Gap
Suches, GA
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Activity: Hiking
Trail Distance: 11.9 miles
If you're looking for a good introduction to north-Georgia hiking, with
several steep climbs and descents, this section of the AT provides it.
The trail is good though rocky in spots, and primarily t...
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9. Silver Dollar Lake
Georgetown, CO
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Activity: Snowshoeing
Trail Distance: 4 miles
This short, fairly easy trail to a pristine mountain lake surrounded by
soaring cliffs is one of the best trails on Guanella Pass, within easy
driving distance of Denver. The only disadvantage is the
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10. Camelback Mountain Summit Trail
Phoenix, AZ
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Activity: Hiking
Trail Distance: 2.32 miles
Camelback Mountain, towering above Phoenix and Scottsdale, is a
well-known and prominent landmark. The 2,704-foot peak, the highest
point in the Phoenix Mountains, is a two-summited mountain that look...
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11. Anthony's Nose
Bear Mountain Bridge, NY
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Activity: Hiking
Trail Distance: 2.5 miles
Glorious views up and down the Hudson River from the east bank.
Anthony’s Nose is a steep, 900-foot mountain on the eastern bank of the
Hudson River in the dramatically beautiful portion known as the
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12. Ramsey's Draft Wilderness
Staunton, VA
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Activity: Hiking
Trail Distance: 14.8 miles
Welcome to a wilderness smorgasbord. Ten Appalachian knobs surround the
rugged valley through which Ramsey’s Draft courses—the highest of which,
Hardscrabble Knob, reaches 4,282 feet. Ramsey’s Draft T...
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13. Slide Mountain Loop
Woodstock, NY
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Activity: Hiking
Trail Distance: 7 miles
Traveling hemlock-deciduous and fir-birch forests, this popular trail
tags the highest point in the Catskills and passes Burroughs Plaque and
Curtis Monument. Special Attractions: vistas, rare high-e...
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14. Furnace Mountain / Trayfoot Mountain Overnight Loop
Waynesboro, VA
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Activity: Hiking
Trail Distance: 20.6 miles
If you like mountaintop views and camping along streams, this loop is
for you. Head north on the Appalachian Trail (AT) and turn west toward
Austin Mountain, with many views of your destination. Camp
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15. Appalachian Trail: Dicks Creek Gap to Deep Gap (NC)
Hiawassee, GA
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Activity: Hiking
Trail Distance: 15.6 miles
In May and June, rhododendron, flame azalea, and mountain laurel bloom
on the ridgetops of this trail section, while in fall and winter, hikers
can enjoy the good views. At any time of year, this hik...
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16. Appalachian Trail: Woody Gap to Neels Gap
Suches, GA
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Activity: Hiking
Trail Distance: 10.7 miles
Take a hike to Blood Mountain, the highest peak on the Georgia AT, now
usually a quite peaceful place except when invaded by swarms of weekend
hikers. Sometime before 1600, however, the aptly name Bl...
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17. Glacier Gorge
Estes Park, CO
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Activity: Hiking
Trail Distance: 9.6 miles
In my opinion this is the most beautiful spot in Rocky Mountain National
Park. Spectacular scenery, beautiful wildflowers, cascading waterfalls,
and beautiful alpine lakes are what you will find on yo...
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18. Mount Marcy - New York Highpoint
Lake Placid, NY
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Activity: Hiking
Trail Distance: 14.8 miles
Highpoint rank by height: 21st. We will use the trail that starts near
Heart Lake and the Adirondak Loj. No, this is not a spelling error – it
was named by Henry Van Hoevenberg, who opened the Loj – e...
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19. Kauai: Kalalau Valley & The Na Pali Cliffs
Hanalei, HI
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Activity: Walking
Trail Distance: 22 miles
The Kalalau Trail is very different from its Waimea Valley cousin, yet
it still hosts some of the most spectacular views in the Hawaiian
Islands. The Kalalau Valley stretches more than 4,000 feet up f...
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20. Appalachian National Scenic Trail: CT & MA
North Adams, MA
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Activity: Hiking
Trail Distance: 138 miles
This 2,155-mile national scenic trail, journeying from Springer
Mountain, Georgia to Mount Katahdin, Maine, traverses the northwest
corner of Connecticut and western Massachusetts, touring forest, fie...
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