American Hiking Trails for Veterans

3. Thor's Hammer — Bryce Canyon, Utah

Utah's Bryce Canyon National Park sprawls out across the state's Garfield and Kane counties. Despite its name, this area is not technically a canyon, but rather a collection of gigantic natural amphitheaters known as "hoodoos" by geologists. These amphitheaters are, in a word, spectacular to behold with their rich array of red, orange, and white colorings, but the biggest attraction here is undoubtedly the formation known as Thor's Hammer and where the Thor's Hammer — Bryce Canyon trail leads. Thor's Hammer is a tall, narrow-necked rock that supports a larger, more hammer-shaped rock. The hiking trail along this route is fairly easy, as it's just over a mile long. Head over to Alaska for the next stunning hiking trail for veterans.