Hiking · THE USA
This is the shortlist you would send a walking friend: 15 mountain and summit hikes in the USA worth the money, each with its price, its length and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of a small-group Mt. Rainier day tour from Seattle with glaciers, waterfalls, old-growth forest, snowshoeing, and practical tips.
“It was a nice easy way to get to Mt Rainier and even do some hiking. Our guide Susan also gave us some good tips on exploring Seattle. It was great to learn about the $10 ferry rides to Bainbridge Island.”
Review of Denver’s guided Rocky Mountain hike with transport, snacks, small groups, Mt Blue Sky views, and practical booking advice.
“We had the best time on this hike! Mickey was very knowledgeable, fun and overall just great. She prepared us well for the hike and knew all the best spots for pictures. If I lived in the area I’d book with her again. Thank you!”
Watch Red Rock turn gold on a small-group sunset hike from Las Vegas, with optional Seven Magic Mountains and guide-taken photos.
“Our tour guide Lankun aka "Mama", was the friendliest nicest person and made this tour stand out above any other. The sites were amazing and Mama hiked to areas that we would've not seen other wise. She also took hundreds of pic and saved for us to Read more”
Review of Seattle’s 10-hour Mt. Rainier tour, with hiking, waterfalls, snow gear, viewpoints, guide tips, transport, and value advice.
“We really enjoyed our day at Rainier with our guid, Rachel.”
Review of Denali’s five-hour mountain hike, with alpine views, expert nature guides, hotel pickup, gear, pricing, fitness advice, and tips.
“Great hike with Don who made sure the group hiked at its comfortable pace with stops to take in the beautiful views as we climbed in elevation. Even with some moderately low clouds the vistas were impressive. We were picked up and dropped off very timely, with good communication the day prior confirming everything. Highly recommend.”
Review of a private nine-hour birding hike from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park, with wildlife, lunch, private transport, and a naturalist guide.
“BOOK THIS TOUR! We had a great time with Ryan the Birdman. This is not your normal scripted tour. There is no stop 1, stop 2, stop 3.... Since this is a private tour, Ryan can ad lib to your liking. On our tour we saw Moose, Bald Eagles Golden Eagles, Horned Owls, Elk, Wild Turkey, Prarie Dogs, and more. There is no way we would have saw the things we did without Ryan. He would be driving and then just pull off the road, pull out his binoculars and call us out to look at some incredible animal. I cannot recommend this tour enough.”
Review of a Denver-area sunset hike with Rocky Mountain views, guide-led nature lessons, optional pickup, winter traction, and practical tips.
“Booked the hike on short notice. Had a great time. Our guide Brian made it fun. Felt like hanging out with old friends.”
Review Foxfire Mountain’s $27 family pass, with a 335-foot swinging bridge, waterfalls, forest trails, canopy walk, and kids’ activities.
“Not much,it wasn't marked with signs to tell you what way to go to the waterfall,or nothing.We were going to do the bridge & it was very slippery and I fell.”
Review of Acadia’s private Cadillac Mountain sunrise tour, with early pickup, breakfast, hiking, guides, pricing, and practical tips.
“My friends and I went to see the sunrise on Cadillac Mountain as part of the half day tour this August 2025. It was spectacular! Kiki was our personal guide, and she was awesome! From the minute we met Kiki there was a special conRead more”
Review of Mount Rainier’s Three Burroughs day hike, with mountain goats, volcano views, lunch, guide details, price, and practical tips.
“Josh was great guide- very knowledgable and friendly. And the hike was wonderful! I especially loved how he photographed the whole hike and shared the photos after- it allowed me to just enjoy the hike and his photos were amazing.”
Review of a private Rocky Mountain National Park hike from Denver, with wildlife, expert guiding, snacks, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Using this service was completely worth it. With Jerry (aka Jtrain) guiding us it allowed us to completely relax and enjoy the experience versus trying to figure it out & stressing. Great hike completely exceeded expectations. Saw a moose, an elk, cool birds, and more. Definitely would use them again.”
A practical review of Colorado Hiking Co’s half-day Rocky Mountain hike from Denver, with guide, cost, fitness, altitude, and packing advice.
“Knowledgeable and very pleasant guide who understands the limitations of her patrons. She was accomodating and took time to point out interesting plants, birds, and vistas. The walk was @ 3km with 1000 feet of climbing which was just right for me and my wife.”
Review of a four-hour Rocky Mountain National Park hike from Estes Park, with guide insight, trail expectations, price value, and booking tips.
“Dylan was an amazing tour guide of the Rocky Mountain NP! He was very knowledgeable about the park, wildlife and trails. We did an absolutely beautiful hike where we saw 2 lakes!! 12/10 would recommend!!”
Review of Aspire Tours’ Rocky Mountain National Park hike from Denver or Boulder, with trail details, wildlife, lunch, price, and practical tips.
“After booking this hike months in advance I received a phone call 12 hours before the hike was due to take place saying there wasn’t enough people booked on so they cancelled the hike.”
Review of a private llama hike near Denver, with Rocky Mountain scenery, friendly guides, a 3-mile trail, and practical booking advice.
“Fun, unique, relaxing hike with personable llamas and lovely guides! If you want a memorable experience outdoors, this is well worth the price. Our guides Kara and Brent were friendly and clearly love their llamas. Kara gave us facts about local mountain flora, so we also got an educational nature walk. The llamas were relaxed and easy to handle, had unique personalities with their own quirks, and were very cute and silly. It was a relatively easy hike and a good length, about two hours. Very happy with our experience and I would recommend it to anyone I know.”
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