Hikes in United States

The best hikes in the United States: 26 on the world’s top 100

26 of the world’s 100 best hikes are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Angels Landing in Zion National Park at N° 7, followed by Grinnell Glacier in Glacier National Park at N° 10 and Kaʻau Crater in Oʻahu at N° 11.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/hikes/

The United States has more entries than any other country on The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026.

The United States has 26 of the 33 entries from North America; the highest ranked in North America is Angels Landing in Zion National Park, United States, at N° 7 in the world.

N° 1 in the world is Múlagljúfur in South Iceland, Iceland.

Angels Landing in Zion National Park is N° 7 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 1 in the United States.

Grinnell Glacier in Glacier National Park is N° 10 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 2 in the United States.

Kaʻau Crater in Oʻahu is N° 11 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 3 in the United States.

Kalalau Trail in Nā Pali Coast, Kauaʻi is N° 13 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 4 in the United States.

Waiheʻe Ridge in Maui is N° 16 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 5 in the United States.

The Narrows in Zion National Park is N° 19 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 6 in the United States.

Half Dome in Yosemite National Park is N° 25 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 7 in the United States.

Awaʻawapuhi Trail in Kōkeʻe State Park, Kauaʻi is N° 29 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 8 in the United States.

Maple Pass Loop in North Cascades is N° 36 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 9 in the United States.

Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park is N° 39 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 10 in the United States.

Cascade Pass in North Cascades National Park is N° 44 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 11 in the United States.

The Wave in Vermilion Cliffs, Arizona is N° 45 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 12 in the United States.

The Enchantments in Alpine Lakes Wilderness is N° 47 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 13 in the United States.

Big Pine Lakes in Eastern Sierra, California is N° 49 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 14 in the United States.

Little Lakes Valley in Eastern Sierra, California is N° 56 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 15 in the United States.

West Fork Trail in Sedona, Arizona is N° 58 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 16 in the United States.

Mahaʻulepu Heritage Trail in Kauai is N° 69 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 17 in the United States.

The Subway in Zion National Park is N° 75 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 18 in the United States.

Raven Cliff Falls in Chattahoochee National Forest, Georgia is N° 78 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 19 in the United States.

Mist Trail in Yosemite National Park is N° 80 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 20 in the United States.

Highline Trail in Glacier National Park is N° 84 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 21 in the United States.

Mount Whitney in Sierra Nevada is N° 86 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 22 in the United States.

Skyline Trail in Mount Rainier National Park is N° 87 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 23 in the United States.

Trail of Ten Falls in Silver Falls State Park is N° 91 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 24 in the United States.

Lake Serene in Cascades, Washington is N° 94 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 25 in the United States.

Pipiwai Trail in Haleakalā National Park, Maui is N° 99 of The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 26 in the United States.