We’ve been blessed to hike trails all over the world, but for the second year in a row, we chose 10 that we’re particularly grateful for. Here are Thanksgiving 2023's 10 Trails We're Thankful For:
#10: VALLEY OF THE GIANTS TRAIL | BIG SIOUX RECREATION AREA | BRANDON, SD
This 3-mile trail is a hidden gem near Brandon, South Dakota, that features giant oak trees and a beautiful view of the Big Sioux River. Read more...
#9: BUR OAK TRAIL | BLUE MOUNDS STATE PARK | LUVERNE, MN
Spectacular rose quartzite cliffs add a wow element to this 3-mile trail near Luverne, MN. As a bonus, you can hike several more miles of high prairie, view buffalo, and spend the night in a traditional Tipi at this park. Read more…
#8: FLUME TRAIL AT SHERIDAN LAKE | NEAR HILL CITY, SD
The Flume Trail features an historic flume that carried gold through the Black Hills of South Dakota, interesting tunnels, and beautiful views of both Sheridan Lake and Spring Creek. Read more...
#7: KILAUEA IKI TRAIL | VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK | NEAR HILO, ISLAND OF HAWAII
This trail located in Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii's Big Island offers a sampling of the best of Hawaii: volcanoes, rain forest and lush jungle. Read more...
#6: STANDING ROCK TRAIL | GREENWOOD FURNACE STATE PARK | NEAR HUNTINGTON, PA
The best part of this trail is a hike up to a the Stone Valley Vista where you can see miles across a beautiful valley. You can also hike near historic remains of two old iron furnaces and see several 1800s-era iron industry structures. Read more…
#5: SUNDAY GULCH TRAIL | NEAR KEYSTONE, SD
You hike down a gulch using railing built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, then hike up from the valley floor to a gorgeous view of the central Black Hills. Read more…
#4: QUEEN MAEVE TRAIL | NEAR SLIGO, IRELAND
A walk through lush deciduous woods takes you up to a view of the tomb of an ancient warrior queen. Read more…
#3: WAIMEA CANYON TRAIL TO WAIPO'O FALLS | ISLAND OF KAUAI
This hike walks you through lush jungle to an awe-inspiring view of the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, then leads you to the top of a pretty waterfall. Read more…
#2: KALALAU TRAIL TO HANAKAPIAI FALLS | ISLAND OF KAUAI
The Kalalau’s gorgeous fluted cliffs and beautiful beaches would be reward enough, but the tropical waterfall is truly the embodiment of paradise. Read more…
#1: FALLS TRAIL SYSTEM | RICKETTS GLEN STATE PARK | CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
The hike through the Falls Trail System at Ricketts Glen State Park in Central Pennsylvania features a whopping 22 waterfalls in 7 miles, and each waterfall is more beautiful than the last. Read more…