United States walks

A San Francisco urban hike from Golden Gate Heights to Glen Park, featuring four stairway mosaics and a creekside trail. The route follows the city's midline ridge over several summits, with views of the Pacific.

Starting from a picnic area, this round-trip route runs along the Gardner River. You will discover basalt columns before arriving at the waterfall. Access is not developed, but there are no particular difficulties.

This is a long hike in Olympic Park, north of Seattle, which leads to the magnificent Angel Lake, dominated by cliffs. Continuing on, you can easily reach the Klahhane ridge (1,843 m). The climb is very wooded, then opens out onto typical ancient volcanic terrain. The return is possible via the same route. For more experienced hikers, a loop via the ridge and the valleys further west, avoiding Second Top and First Top, allows you to return to the starting point.

Located in Washington State, north-west of Seattle, Cape Flattery is the southernmost point of the United States in the Pacific Ocean. It is also located in the Makah Indian Reservation. The trail is well maintained and easy to walk. It passes through a variety of landscapes and ends at a large platform offering views of the scenery, birds and marine wildlife.

Shishi Beach is located on the Pacific coast west of Seattle. It is easily accessible and the hike takes you through a beautiful coastal forest and along the beach. Numerous small islands of various shapes dot the walk. The best season is from April to October.

This hike allows you to see several arches and lose yourself in the winding canyons and dry river beds. Be careful, some passages are tricky.

A round trip starting from the car park and going to Mosca Pass. A very pleasant hike to do in October, when the birch trees change colour and are particularly beautiful. As a bonus, if you come back down at the end of the day, you will be treated to the sunset over the Great Sand Dunes, which casts beautiful shadows on the dunes.

This short walk from the visitor centre takes you up to the plateau, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the canyon. Return via some of the cave dwellings in Bandelier.

This hike to Hidden Lake, nestled in the mountains, is one of the most popular in Glacier National Park in Montana, undoubtedly due to its magnificent, easily accessible scenery. From Saint Mary, the beautiful road along Saint Mary Lake adds to the charm of this walk.

Midway Geyser undoubtedly includes the most colourful and famous pools in Yellowstone, including Grand Prismatic Spring. After crossing the Firehole River, the trail literally passes through the pools. The route is not particularly difficult.

In Yellowstone National Park, this trail crosses small mud volcanoes. The trail is well maintained and does not present any particular difficulties. You may see bison on the road before arriving at the car park.

The north rim of the Grand Canyon is less well known than its southern rim. Perhaps this is because it is more difficult to access. However, it is higher than its southern counterpart, offering a different perspective. You may encounter bison on the access road. The route suggested here is a round trip and easily accessible.

A hike through a valley to discover truly gigantic giant sequoias in California's Big Trees State Park. This route is not difficult and is well signposted at the start.

Hiking in California State Park Big Trees. This easy trail provides access to many giant sequoias. There is an entrance fee and, as in all parks, you will find plenty of information on site.

Bodie is a ghost town that has been partially preserved in a very hostile environment. Its creation is linked to the discovery of gold. You can wander freely around the town to discover some iconic buildings such as the school. Please note that there is an admission fee.

A very short walk to admire the Yellowstone River Canyon and its waterfall. The trail is well-maintained and safe, and as with many places in Yellowstone, parking is readily available.

This place is aptly named: the colours are very varied at Artists Paintpots, contrasting with other geysers nearby. The route is easily accessible and does not present any particular difficulties.

A trail in Norris Geyser Basin. Access is easy and the route allows you to discover numerous geysers and hot springs. All this with the forest and mountains of Yellowstone National Park in the background.

A short trail through the Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park. These springs have deposited calcium carbonate, which gives them their characteristic white colour and creates basins and platforms.

This is a round-trip route in a wide, partially shaded valley on the edge of Yellowstone National Park. It is not particularly difficult and can be adapted to suit your preferences.

Hike along the ridges between Mount Lafayette and Little Haystack Mountain, passing Mount Lincoln and Swiftwater and Cloudland Falls.

Short circular walk in Stone Mountain Park, located near Atlanta. To enter the park, you have to pay a parking fee, which gives you access to the park and all the attractions it has to offer.

An easy hike in a quiet section of Forest Park in Portland. A peaceful, secluded loop through the woods on well-maintained and well-marked trails.

This short trip allows you to enjoy the forest, the beauty of the New Croton Dam and the waterfalls, but also to understand some of the infrastructure necessary for supplying water to New York City. Located about 35 km north of New York City, it was built between 1892 and 1906 to divert water from the Croton River to supply water to the city's many residents.