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Nature trails in the United States of America

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Get to know America's fascinating landscape and history firsthand. In addition to incredible views, the easy and accessible hiking routes provide background on regional features. For example, the nature trails in the U.S. reveal the secrets of the springs in Yellowstone or lead to the world-famous Mount Rushmore. The trails are suitable for young and old and offer an exciting opportunity for explorers to combine outdoor sports and education.
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The 10 most beautiful nature trails in the United States of America

Spazierweg am Mono Lake
Nature Trail · United States of America
Mono Lake South Tufa selfguided walk
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
1.4 km
0:30 h
9 m
10 m
Short walk on well-maintained paths along the shore of Mono Lake
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View to Bodie
Nature Trail · California
Bodie Ghosttown Loop
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
2.6 km
1:15 h
51 m
51 m
The tour leads through Bodie, one of the best preserved ghost towns in the USA. The abandoned city is located in the east of California at an altitude of more than 2550 m on the border to Nevada.
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Petroglyph Trail
Nature Trail · Mesa Verde National Park
Petroglyph Trail
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
4.9 km
2:00 h
161 m
161 m
Beautiful loop around the stone dwellings and rock paintings of the Navajo Indians of the Mesa Verde.
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Spruce Tree House
Nature Trail · Mesa Verde National Park
Spruce Tree House Trail
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
1.1 km
0:30 h
52 m
52 m
Spruce Tree House, the third largest cliff dwelling in Mesa Verde National Park, is the destination of this short tour.
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Sapphire Pool - Biscuit Basin
Nature Trail · United States of America
Biscuit Basin Trail at Yellowstone National Park
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
1 km
0:15 h
18 m
18 m
Short loop along the steaming geysers and pools of Bisquit Basin.
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Morning Glory Pool, Yellowstone National Park
Nature Trail · United States of America
Morning Glory Pool, Yellowstone National Park
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
2
6.3 km
1:45 h
24 m
24 m
Great hike to the Morning Glory Pool in Upper Geyser Basin, the basin with the largest collection of geysers in the world.
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Morning Glory Bridge
Nature Trail · United States of America
Morning Glory Bridge Trail
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
7 km
4:00 h
461 m
461 m
Hiking Negro Bill Canyon leads us to Mountain Glory Bridge, which is one of th geological highlights in the region.
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Upper Delicate Arch Viewpoint
Nature Trail · United States of America
The Delicate Arch Viewpoint Trail in Arches National Park
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
2.1 km
1:00 h
80 m
80 m
Delicate Arch Viewpoint trail takes us to a spectacular vantage point below the Delicate Arch, which offers a fantastic view of the famous rock arch.
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Silex Spring
Nature Trail · United States of America
The Fountain Paint Pots at Yellowstone National Park
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
1 km
0:30 h
11 m
11 m
Short boardwalk trail to hot springs and geysers.
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Grand Prismatic Spring
Nature Trail · United States of America
Midway Geyser Basin Trail, Yellowstone National Park
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
1.2 km
0:30 h
18 m
18 m
A short boardwalk leads us past  several impressive hot springs and geysers at Midway Geyser Basin.
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Morning Glory Pool, Yellowstone National Park by Fabian
September 30, 2017 · Community
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Old Faithful Geysir
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Morning Glory Pool
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Fantastische Landschaft im Yellowstone Nationalpark
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Castle Geysir
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Morning Glory Pool, Yellowstone National Park by Michael
August 10, 2016 · Outdooractive Editors
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