Trails and campgrounds across America

Most of the trails on hikespeak.com are in California, but if you’re traveling to another state, there are lots of cool places to visit. Pick a state above to begin exploring. You will find information on some of America’s exceptional national parks: Arches, Badlands, Canyonlands, Glacier, Hawai‘i Volcanoes, Indiana Dunes, Mount Rainier, Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone, and Zion.

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Colorado

Canyon Rim Trail
in Colorado National Monument

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Canyon Rim Trail Colorado National Monument

For a view of Praying Hands, Independence Monument, and the other statuesque monoliths in Monument Canyon, take a stroll along Canyon Rim Trail. The track crosses the canyon rim between Saddlehorn Visitor Center and Book Cliff View, and is a great way to begin your visit of Colorado National Monument. The trail is half a mile one-way or one mile round trip. Additionally, the hike can be... Read more.

By: Seth Smigelski Published: September 2, 2010 Last updated: June 4, 2017

Colorado

Window Rock Trail
in Colorado National Monument

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Window Rock Trail in Colorado National Monument Colorado hiking Window Rock Trail begins next to Bookcliff Shelter, not far from Saddlehorn Campground. The trail looks south into Monument Canyon and north over the cities below. This 1/3-mile round trip hike ends at a distinct point at the north end of the western wall of Monument Canyon where a natural window pierces the top of the cliff.

Window Rock Trail begins next to Bookcliff Shelter, not far from Saddlehorn Campground. The trail looks south into Monument Canyon and north over the cities below. This 1/3-mile round trip hike ends at a distinct point at the north end of the western wall of Monument Canyon where a natural window pierces the top of the cliff. Window Rock Window Rock Trail is wide and easy to follow,... Read more.

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Distance: 0.35 miles · Elevation change: 60 feet

By: Seth Smigelski Published: September 2, 2010 Last updated: June 4, 2017

Colorado

Rim Rock Drive Overlooks
in Colorado National Monument

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Rim Rock Drive scenic road overlooks viewpoints vista points in Colorado National Monument

Rim Rock Drive is a 23-mile stretch of road crossing the rugged terrain of Colorado National Monument. The drive delivers dizzying cliff's edge views and is a memorable part of any visit to the park. The winding roadway plots an improbable course along the rim of Monument Canyon. Nineteen overlooks and fourteen trails are along the drive, which is the main artery through the park. Rim... Read more.

Tagged with · Desert Canyons · Fruita · Grand Junction

By: Seth Smigelski Published: September 1, 2010 Last updated: April 19, 2018

Colorado

Balanced Rock
in Colorado National Monument

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Balanced Rock Colorado National Monument

Balanced Rock is a natural attractions in Colorado National Monument, similar to Balanced Rock in Arches National Park. The defiant sandstone statue stands at the edge of a bluff and is easy to see from a turnout along Rim Rock Drive. Those entering the park through the west entrance near the city of Fruita, should make Balanced Rock View their first stop. The formation is also visible from... Read more.

Tagged with · Fruita · Grand Junction

By: Seth Smigelski Published: September 1, 2010 Last updated: April 19, 2018

Colorado

Saddlehorn Campground
in Colorado National Monument

Campgrounds | Colorado | Colorado NM

Saddlehorn Campground Colorado National Monument

Saddlehorn Campground is the only campground in Colorado National Monument, and is well located within the park. This 80-site campground is adjacent to the park visitor center and several hiking options are nearby, including Window Rock Trail, Alcove Nature Trail, and Canyon Rim Trail. Saddlehorn Campground is situated on a high bluff overlooking the cities of Fruita and Redlands to the... Read more.

Tagged with · Fruita · Grand Junction · Tent Camping

By: Seth Smigelski Published: September 1, 2010 Last updated: February 5, 2025

Utah

BLM Campgrounds in Moab, Utah

Campgrounds | Utah

If you are visiting Arches or Canyonlands and are planning to camp, you should know that camping within these national parks is quite limited. Fortunately, the Bureau of Land Management operates over two dozen developed campgrounds (with over 400 individual sites) outside these parks around the city of Moab. Each of the BLM campgrounds are first-come first-serve, so it is best to arrive... Read more.

Tagged with · Bureau of Land Management · Moab · Tent Camping

By: Seth Smigelski Published: August 13, 2010 Last updated: February 10, 2020

Utah

Grandstaff Trail to Morning Glory Bridge
in Moab, Utah

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Utah Hikes Negro Bill Canyon Trail Morning Glory Bridge hike Colorado River Moab Utah Hike

This 4.65-mile round trip hike starts above the banks of the Colorado River east of Moab, Utah, and travels up a scenic canyon alongside a much smaller stream. The trek terminates at a stunning 243-foot long natural bridge, the sixth largest natural rock span in America. The level dirt trail to Morning Glory Bridge ascends just 300 feet and offers plenty of serenity along the way. ... Read more.

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OK! Add to trails I want to hike Tagged with · Bureau of Land Management · Creeks · Desert Canyons · Free Trails · Moab · Natural Bridges
Distance: 4.65 miles · Elevation change: 300 feet

By: Seth Smigelski Published: August 13, 2010 Last updated: February 10, 2020

Utah

Mill Creek
in Moab, Utah

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Hike Utah Moab Mill Creek Trail Swimming Hole Hike cliff jumping Moab Utah

If you visit Arches or Canyonlands National Parks in the summer, you may be greeted by long days with temperatures in the triple digits. In those conditions, a simply swim in a cold creek can be as satisfying as any of those parks' amazing landmarks. The Colorado River around Moab is swift and silty, so instead bathe in the refreshing waters of Mill Creek. Mill Creek Trail heads deep... Read more.

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OK! Add to trails I want to hike Tagged with · Bureau of Land Management · Cliff Jumping · Creeks · Moab · Water Slides · Waterfalls
Distance: 0.5 miles · Elevation change: 50 feet

By: Seth Smigelski Published: August 13, 2010 Last updated: February 26, 2024

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