When it comes to the best winter hiking, there are options all across the United States, from snow-covered trails in the Northeast to finally bearable temperatures on trails in the desert.
Whether you’re looking for a winter challenge or to take on a popular trail without the crowds and heat, keep reading for the best winter hikes in the US.
Home to over two thousand natural archways, otherworldy-looking rock formations, and enormous red rock mesas, a hike through Utah’s desert dreamland will make you feel as though you skyrocketed your way into Mars.
Hitting its trails means stumbling across eerie-looking trees, hills, and rocks splashed with colors, and enormous salt flats are as far as the eye can see.
While visiting this gem of a park is astounding year-round, there’s something insanely beautiful about seeing the contrast of the snow against the bright red sequoia barks.