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The 15 Best Hikes and Hiking Tours in the USA

95 hikes  ·  from $19 a head

The trail is usually free and the transport is not, so American hiking days are priced by the drive. These 15 cover the Utah and Arizona slot canyons, the Sierra granite out of San Francisco, the Hawaiian crater walks and the Pacific Northwest gorges.

Lower Antelope Canyon Hiking Tour - The short walk from the meeting point
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Lower Antelope Canyon Hiking Tour

1.Lower Antelope Canyon Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,216 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $94Our pick

Review of Lower Antelope Canyon near Page, with Navajo guides, ladders, geology, photo tips, pricing, fitness advice, and booking details.

“Stunning to see and well worth the cost. Our guide Raquel was fantastic and added to the experience for sure.”

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Small Group: Valley of Fire Half Day Tour from Las Vegas - Atlatl Rock adds thousands of years of human history
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Small Group: Valley of Fire Half Day Tour from Las Vegas

Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour - Bridal Veil offers a quieter forest walk
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Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour

San Francisco: Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias Hike - The early ride through California’s Central Valley
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San Francisco: Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias Hike

4.Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,777 reviews · 15 hours · from $219

Review of the San Francisco to Yosemite day tour with Giant Sequoias, five hours in the park, key sights, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Andy our driver/guide was fantastic. bus was old seats uncomfortable for such a long journey and could do with a makeover. Yosemite Park toilets are discussing not the fault of the tour operators but several could be classed a danger to health.”

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Valley of Fire Guided Hike from Las Vegas - The ride from Las Vegas and the early start
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Valley of Fire Guided Hike from Las Vegas

5.Valley of Fire Guided Hike from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,611 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $128

Review of the Valley of Fire guided hike from Las Vegas, with trail choices, guide quality, petroglyphs, pricing, pickup, and practical tips.

“This was an amazing guided tour!! Sarah individualized our tour to the group and was super informative about area and the history. she was awesome. Highly recommend.”

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Los Angeles: The Original 2.5-Hour Hollywood Sign Hike - The walk past Lake Hollywood Park
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Los Angeles: The Original 2.5-Hour Hollywood Sign Hike

6.The Original 2.5-Hour Hollywood Sign Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,468 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29Best value

Review of the 2.5-hour Hollywood Sign hike, with Mount Lee views, local guides, photo tips, costs, fitness advice, and booking tips.

“Do not forget to bring water! The hike is not hard, but it does get hot at some points and very important to bring hydration and a small snack or fruit. The host was absolutely fantastic and we had amazing convo the entire time, while learning really cool stories about California”

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Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak and Hike - Hiking through Kauai’s wet forest
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Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak and Hike

7.Secret Falls Kayak and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,403 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Kayak Kauai’s Wailua River, hike muddy rainforest trails, and reach Uluwehi Falls on this active four-and-a-half-hour guided adventure.

“You have to be reasonably fit and mobile to do this adventure! It is beautiful and peaceful on the river. Paddling at toy own pace. Trail is moderately difficult with lots of mud and roots.”

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Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide - Leaving the kayaks for the jungle trail
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Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide

8.Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,387 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $140

Paddle Kauai’s Wailua River, hike muddy jungle trails, and swim beneath 100-foot Secret Falls with a helpful local guide.

“Our tour guide was Zach. He was fantastic! Knew a lot about the culture and land. Also brought a sense of humor to the tour that was welcomed! We even got to see a few bird tricks when he passed a Shama he regularly interacts with.”

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Peekaboo Slot Canyon UTV and Hiking Adventure - The UTV Ride Turns the Approach Into an Attraction
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Peekaboo Slot Canyon UTV and Hiking Adventure

9.Peekaboo Slot Canyon UTV and Hiking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,360 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $129

Review of the Peekaboo Slot Canyon UTV and hiking tour near Kanab, with practical details on scenery, guides, value, fitness, and booking.

“Hal was an amazing tour guide , he made it super fun and he was also very informative . My family enjoyed every single moment of the trip . Thanks Hal from Aylen, Tomás and Elizabeth”

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From SF: Yosemite Day Trip with Giant Sequoias Hike & Pickup - Tunnel View gives you the big picture first
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From SF: Yosemite Day Trip with Giant Sequoias Hike & Pickup

East Zion Crimson Canyon Hike & UTV Adventure - Entering the narrow sandstone canyon
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East Zion Crimson Canyon Hike & UTV Adventure

11.East Zion Crimson Canyon Hike & UTV Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,066 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $129

Ride a UTV into East Zion, then climb through a private slot canyon with a guide on this thrilling two-hour Crimson Canyon adventure.

“Terrific experience but be prepared for some climbing over boulders. The guides were excellent and the travel in the ATV was fun!!!”

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Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park - The First Climb Through Hollywood Hills
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Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park

12.Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Review of the Griffith Observatory Hike in Los Angeles, with trail difficulty, views, guide quality, timing, price, and practical tips.

“I wasn’t sure whether to book a hiking tour or to use a trails app to do a solo hike. But I’m so glad we did it as part of a tour, we had Sarah as our tour guide and she made us feel safe and gave us so much interesting information and also tips on our visit in LA. If you’re unsure on booking a group hike or going by yourself, book this tour! Thank you Sarah!”

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Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park - Six courses that get tougher as you climb
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Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park

13.Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 845 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Orlando Tree Trek review: a family-friendly ropes course near Disney with 97 aerial challenges, zip lines, safety training, and practical tips.

“We had SO much fun!! The courses started easy and slowly progressed. We had teenagers with us and they all loved it. This was a wonderful family experience with friends as well. Highly recommend!”

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Wailua River Kayak and Sacred Falls Guided Hike with Lunch - Leaving the kayaks for a rainforest trail
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Wailua River Kayak and Sacred Falls Guided Hike with Lunch

14.Wailua River Kayak and Sacred Falls Guided Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 783 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $155

Review of Kauai’s Wailua River kayak and Sacred Falls hike, with lunch, guide tips, muddy trail advice, price, and booking details.

“My husband and I had a great time. Lindsey was an awesome tour guide. The trek was worth it, though I would say wear hiking sandles or some other sturdy shoe you can walk through water in. The tour company was great with the food and able to accommodate gluten-free and dairy-free dietary needs. Do bring a good size water container - you'll want it!”

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Red Rock Canyon Hike with Transport from Las Vegas - Choosing the right Red Rock trail
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Red Rock Canyon Hike with Transport from Las Vegas

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