the best hikes in the u.s[maine to CA]

1. Appalachian Trail, Shenandoah National Park just 75 miles from the hustle and bustle of Washington, D.C, and more than 500 miles of hiking trails. The park consists of 200,000 acres of protected lands that are home to deer, songbirds, and a clear, star-speckled night sky. 2. Halema'uma'u Trail, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park just let u getting up close and personal with the extreme heat of a volcano.  3. Billy Goat Trail, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Here, hikers can experience the raging Potomac River and the rocky crags of Great Falls.  4.Chautauqua Trail, Chautauqua Park It offers views of the Flat Irons and Boulder, before moving onto more challenging trails. 5.South Rim Trail, Grand Canyon National Park there are easy vista point hikes at the canyon’s edge (like the South Rim Trail) and expert-only hikes from rim to rim. The canyon provides stunning views for miles above the rim and sights that must be seen at the base, where the Colorado River rages through.