Hiking in the United States Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
About Hiking in the United States
The low population density compared to Europe, the large number ofnational parks, and the rugged country in the West and theAppalachiansare major factors that have formed the hiking opportunities that exist today. Particularly in mountainous regions, protected areas (such as national parks) are often geared more to hikers than anyone else. Hikingin the U.S.A can be made more serious than it can be in all but the most extreme environments elsewhere. However, what many residents consider to be a "hike" is often not very much. Meanwhile, there are others for whom hiking is their main hobby, and they have the best hiking gear you could have. If you're hiking in the United States, it's best to stick to the trails and not leave the path, especially in forested areas, high-elevation deserts and g
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