This State Was Just Named the Best in the U.S. for Hiking-And It's Home to Two National Parks

"Boasting boundless wilderness, the state of Wyoming was named the best state in the country for hiking thanks to its extensive and well-maintained trails and incredible natural attractions, according to a study shared with Travel + Leisure from EDGE Fall Protection, a supplier of safety systems that prevent falls. Home to both the popular Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming is known for its charming towns, lakes, mountains, and Wild West culture."

"Blessed with hikes that transport travelers through astounding rainforests and towering mountain peaks while enjoying incredible ocean views, Hawaii is home to both Haleakalā National Park on the island of Maui and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island. The Aloha State nabbed a perfect score in natural attractions and a near-perfect score in protected wilderness, according to the study."

A study ranked Wyoming the top U.S. state for hiking because of extensive, well-maintained trails and major natural attractions. Wyoming features Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, charming towns, lakes, mountains, and Wild West culture. Findings note that Wyoming offers a combination of natural beauty and infrastructure that supports hiking across difficulty levels, and increasing national park visitation reflects growing interest in outdoor activities. Hawaii ranked second with rainforest-to-peak hikes, ocean views, Haleakalā and Hawai'i Volcanoes national parks. Hawaii earned a perfect score in natural attractions and a near-perfect score in protected wilderness, but trail infrastructure faces high maintenance costs due to challenging terrain.

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