Where to Walk: the 15 Best Mountain and Summit Hikes in the USA

1.Guided Hiking Tour in Colorado Rocky Mountains View of Mt BlueSky

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85Our pick

Meet your guide at Nest at Nurture in Denver, then ride through Morrison, past Red Rocks and Dinosaur Ridge, to a moderate Rocky Mountain hike. Guides such as Lauren, Andrew, Mickey, and Rachel adjust the pace, provide snacks, and share local nature facts. Expect about four hours, small groups, and big mountain views.

“It is a great way to hike if you need a way to get the the trails, especially if you’re hiking alone. I just wish there were more choices of different levels of hiking. This is a pretty basic trail but lovely.”

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2.Sunset Hike and Photography Tour near Red Rock with Optional 7 Magic Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · from $149

You’ll ride from the Las Vegas Strip in an SUV or van, stop at Seven Magic Mountains if selected, then follow a guide through Spring Mountain Ranch near Red Rock. Expect short hikes, sandstone views, sunset light, bottled water, and guide-taken photos. Guides such as Jay, Alex, and Lankun are praised for friendly help and excellent pictures.

“Our guide was very friendly and informative! We got to ride in comfort in a luxury SUV instead of a big ass bus! The guide was very helpful in taking photos for us at the site.”

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3.Denali Alaska Range 5hr Mountain Hike w/Views & Naturalist Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $199

Spend about five hours hiking a mountain ridge near Denali with guides such as Jordan, Adrian, Derek, Jason, or Trinidad. Expect a steady uphill route, forest and alpine tundra, wide mountain views, and stops to learn about plants, wildlife, geology, and local history. Trekking poles and rain jackets are provided.

“Amazing Hike with Jordan. We even saw a black bear! The hike moderate but so enjoyable! Beautiful views”

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4.Private Birding Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Join Ryan of Birding Man Wildlife Tours for a private, nine-hour birding and wildlife day in Rocky Mountain National Park. You’ll ride in a Jeep Wrangler, hike at a comfortable pace, enjoy lunch and snacks, and search for elk, moose, mountain birds, and other Colorado wildlife with a guide who can shape the day around your interests.

“This is an amazing tour! Ryan is a superb guide - knowledgeable, engaging and passionate about his field. He tailored the tour to our interests and showed us so many fabulous sights. Each tour will be different, and I am excited to discover what wonders await me the next time I visit Denver and take a tour with Ryan.”

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5.Sunset Hiking Tour in the Rocky Mountains near Denver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $69

Meet at Origin Hotel Red Rocks at 5:30 pm, then ride 30 minutes into the Rocky Mountain foothills for a 1.5 to 2 hour sunset hike. Guides such as Brian, Adrienne, Robin, and Mike mix local plant and wildlife knowledge with humor and photo help. Door-to-door pickup is available, and winter spikes are supplied when needed.

“Brian was a wonderful guide with lots to talk about and knowledge to share. He was very thoughtful and very aware of his guests. Interaction with my son was awesome! Made the hike effortless. When we return to Denver, will absolutely seek him out for our next adventure!”

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6.Foxfire Mountain: Hiking & Swinging Bridge Family Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 25 reviews · 1 day · from $27Cheapest way up

Spend a full day exploring Foxfire Mountain's 150 acres on easy to moderate forest trails. Cross the 335-foot Swinging Bridge to Prosperity, visit the wish-filled Whispering Winds Covered Bridge, find Lost Mine Falls, walk the Evergreen Grotto canopy, and let children try the Littlest Adventurer Obstacle Course.

“Great hike ! The only thing that i didn't like was the road to the place 7miles of twists and curves ! Which of course NOONE can do anything about but incase someone gets car sick this might not be the road for you. 😊”

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7.Acadia Cadillac Mountain Sunrise Half Day Private Tour & Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $728

Start before dawn with a private Good Trip Adventures guide such as Kiki, Asher, Ash, or Hailey. Ride to Cadillac Mountain, enjoy coffee or hot chocolate while the sky brightens, then visit Acadia sights and hike before returning to Bar Harbor by late morning. Pickup, breakfast, park fees, and private transport are included.

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8.Mount Rainier: Day Hike on the Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 1 day · from $269

Spend a full hiking day on Mount Rainier’s Three Burroughs Trail with an English-speaking guide and no more than five people. From Seattle, you’ll reach Sunrise, cross snowfields, watch for mountain goats, and enjoy lunch with views of Rainier, Glacier Peak, and Mount Baker. Guides such as Josh and Sophia bring strong local knowledge and a personal touch.

“Beautiful views and nature. What I really liked was that we spent almost 5 hours on a 6+ miles trail, instead of just 2 hours hiking and the rest visiting a few viewpoints by car. Highly recommended to anyone who expects having a good hike.”

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9.Rocky Mountain National Park – Private Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Denver, Boulder, or Estes Park into Rocky Mountain National Park in a private upscale vehicle, then spend your day on an easy to moderate guided hike of about four miles. Your guide supplies water, snacks, entrance fees, and snowshoes or microspikes when needed. Expect mountain views, wildlife chances, and lunch advice, with Jerry, also called Jtrain, among the guides praised for thoughtful planning.

“Using this service was completely worth it. With Jerry (aka Jtrain) guiding us it allowed us to completely relax and enjoy the experience versus trying to figure it out & stressing. Great hike completely exceeded expectations. Saw a moose, an elk, cool birds, and more. Definitely would use them again.”

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10.Guided Hiking Tour in the Beautiful Rocky Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $65

Meet guide Rach, Mickey, Andrew, Brea, or Lauren at Nurture near downtown Denver, then head into the Rocky Mountains for a roughly 5K guided hike. Expect mountain views, local nature stories, snacks, and a small group of up to seven. Transportation costs extra, and altitude makes this a moderate outing.

“I did the full day/ 8 hour hiking excursion, and it was amazing! Brea was our guide and was very knowledgeable, well-prepared, and paced the hike at a rate that all of us were able to complete it. Colorado hiking company is a local woman-owned business so that is another perk. I was in Denver for a work trip. I arrived on a Wednesday night from the Great Lakes and did the hike on Saturday. I did ok from an altitude standpoint but definitely could feel the altitude and would probably not want to do the hike without at least 48 hours in Denver. I live in a flat place…”

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11.Rocky Mountain National Park Half Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

Spend four hours hiking Rocky Mountain National Park with guides such as Dylan or Meghan. Expect 3 to 5 miles, trail and park insights, and possible routes to Bear, Nymph, and Dream lakes. The hike begins and ends near the Visitor Center, with a maximum group size of 20.

“The experience was great! Dylan was an amazing guide. I had a ton of questions and Dylan had an answer for every one of them. He clearly has a great knowledge of the area. The trail he took me on was breathtaking as well. After the hike he gave me some great recommendations for other trails and they did not disappoint. Highly recommend.”

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12.Rocky Mountain National Park Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 13 reviews · from $189

Join Aspire Tours for an eight-hour Rocky Mountain National Park hike from Denver or Boulder. You’ll travel with an English-speaking local guide, hike 4 to 5 miles at a moderate pace, stop for mountain views and photos, and enjoy a picnic lunch. Past guides including Phillip, Gabor, Mike, and Roy have tailored routes to weather and group ability.

“Amazing experience! We did the all day hiking tour in the Rocky Mountain National Park. Philip, our tour guide, was friendly, experienced, and very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend!”

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13.Guided Llama Hike in the Rocky Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $150

Meet Kara and Brent at Flying J Ranch Park for a private two-hour llama hike near Conifer. You will walk about three miles through pine forest and meadow, gain and lose 500 feet, learn about local plants and ranch lore, and spend time feeding, walking, and photographing llamas Elvis and Triby.

“We live in Colorado and this is one of the coolest things we have done here! Kara and her husband Brent are so lovely and we both enjoyed our time talking to them. They are very knowledgeable of course about llamas and we learned interesting things about llamas! Then there are the sweetest llama boys - Triby and Elvis. They are just the cutest and to be able to hang with a llama is pretty incredible. The scenery was beautiful and 100/10 would recommend this experience.”

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14.Estes Park: Rocky Mountain National Park Sunrise Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $169

Meet guide Rick at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center for a three-hour sunrise hike in Rocky Mountain National Park. You’ll walk easy to moderate trails through pine forest and alpine meadows, watch for elk and bighorn sheep, use snowshoes or spikes when needed, and receive 4 to 6 digital photos after the tour.

“Seven stars out of five! I highly recommend this tour. We had a very unique experience this morning with Rick. The hike was not as difficult as anticipated and the views were spectacular. Rick was patient with us, took gorgeous photos of us at points he knows are great, and was such pleasurable company and held meaningful conversations with us. He shared a wealth of information about the trail, the park, and the area around the park. I urge you to consider doing this- it’s so special!”

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15.Guided Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 9 reviews · 8 hours · from $155

Meet your guide at Denver Union Station for an eight-hour Rocky Mountain National Park outing. In a group of no more than nine, you’ll hike four to five miles on a moderate trail chosen for the day’s conditions. Expect mountain views, a lake or waterfall, wildlife-spotting, a picnic lunch, and guides such as Will, Frank, or Laurel.

“Wonderful. Frank was a knowledgeable and engaging guide who promised us we’d see wildlife - and delivered! A great day out.”

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