American Hiking Trails for Veterans

5. Mist Trail — Yosemite, California

This is the signature trail of California's Yosemite National Park thanks to its challenging terrain and variety of landscape vies. It is a relatively short hike from the trailhead parking lot, located east of Curry Village, clocking in at just under two miles, but it's more about the quality of the hike rather than the number of miles. Things start at a bridge overlook and progress to incredible views of two cascading waterfalls that will leave a soft mist on your clothes, hence the name Mist Trail. To top it all off, the end of the trail offers spectacular views of Liberty Cap and the back of Half Dome. The Mist Trail is exciting but not too complicated, making it a great choice for new or inexperienced hikers. This trail is well-taken care, and you're likely to run into other hikers no matter when you go. While this concludes our list of favorites in America, they are by no means the only great trails in the country. The best way to find your favorite is to get started hiking today!