Thousands of state parks across the United States offer hiking opportunities, with differing levels of popularity. Wisconsin's Devil's Lake State Park is recognized as the most popular for hiking, featuring extensive trails and beautiful landscapes. Following closely are Illinois' Starved Rock State Park and Texas' Palo Duro Canyon State Park. New York's Watkins Glen State Park ranks fourth, known for its 19 waterfalls, and Nevada's Valley of Fire State Park is fifth. Rankings were derived from Google Maps' analysis of park reviews.
Wisconsin's Devil's Lake State Park is the most popular state park for hiking, featuring nearly 30 miles of trails, dramatic bluffs, and a stunning lake.
Illinois' Starved Rock State Park ranks second, followed by Texas' Palo Duro Canyon State Park, New York's Watkins Glen State Park, and Nevada's Valley of Fire State Park.
Watkins Glen State Park is the most visited state park in the country, known for its 19 waterfalls over just two miles.
Google Maps compiled its rankings by analyzing reviews from parks across the country, revealing many hiking options close to home.
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