Banff
#7 in Best Places to Hike in North America
Banff, Alberta, is renowned for its many hiking areas, which feature more than 1,000 miles of maintained trails. No matter which of the trails you choose to traverse, you’ll be rewarded with striking Rocky Mountain vistas. You’ll also discover azure lakes and dense forests filled with pine and spruce trees. Catch a glimpse of the hoodoo formations (thin spires of rock) while walking along the Tunnel Mountain Trail. Or, take in Banff National Park’s glaciers from the Plain of Six Glaciers Trail.
Grand Teton National Park
#8 in Best Places to Hike in North America
The Teton Range creates the backbone of Grand Teton National Park, and hikers here can count on one-of-a-kind views while weaving up and around the peaks. The park, which sits in Wyoming’s Jackson Hole valley, caters to every level of hiker with its more than 200 miles of trails. While you traverse the trails, keep your eyes peeled for grazing bison and soaring bald eagles. Also remember to pack bear spray since black and grizzly bears are frequently spotted here. For the best hiking conditions, arrive between mid-May and late September.
