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In-depth guides to the places worth the trip, and an Adventure Score for every US town: 0 to 100 for how much quality outdoor sport is close by.

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★ Guide98

Moab

UT, US · Desert

Red rock adventure capital where world-class mountain biking, crack climbing, and desert canyon trails converge on the Colorado Plateau.

  • Mountain Biking 100
  • Hiking 100
  • Climbing 100

Known for: Moab Brand Trails, Corona Arch Trail, Moab

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★ Guide96

Donner Summit

CA, US · Forest

Sierra granite above the pass — slab and crack climbing with a historic backdrop

  • Climbing 100
  • Mountain Biking 97
  • Skiing 94

Known for: Donner Summit, Northstar Bike Park, Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort

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★ Guide96

Park City

UT, US · Alpine

Utah ski and mountain bike mecca with year-round adventure near Salt Lake City.

  • Mountain Biking 100
  • Climbing 100
  • Skiing 95

Known for: Park City Trail Network, Park City Boulder Garden, Park City Mountain Resort

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★ Guide94

North Conway

NH, US · Forest

White Mountains climbing and forest singletrack an hour from Boston.

  • Hiking 100
  • Skiing 100
  • Climbing 100

Known for: Presidential Traverse, Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Foundation, Whitehorse Ledge

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★ Guide94

Crested Butte

CO, US · Alpine

Colorado high country: famous for mountain biking, wildflower hikes, and extreme ski terrain.

  • Mountain Biking 100
  • Climbing 100
  • Skiing 71

Known for: Crested Butte Mountain Bike Park, Spice Rack, The, Crested Butte Mountain Resort

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★ Guide94

Breckenridge

CO, US · Alpine

A gold-rush town at 9,600 ft where four ski areas, Tenmile Canyon crags, lift-served bike parks and a fourteener all sit within half an hour across Summit County.

  • Skiing 100
  • Climbing 98
  • Mountain Biking 89

Known for: Breckenridge, Tenmile Range, Copper Mountain Bike Park

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★ Guide94

Brevard

NC, US · Forest

Southern Appalachian town with waterfall hikes, technical mountain biking, and solid climbing nearby.

  • Mountain Biking 100
  • Hiking 100
  • Climbing 100

Known for: Dupont State Forest, Looking Glass Rock Trail, Looking Glass Rock

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★ Guide93

Sedona

AZ, US · Desert

Red rock desert trails carved through some of the most dramatic scenery on Earth.

  • Mountain Biking 100
  • Hiking 100
  • Climbing 100

Known for: Sedona Mountain Bike Trails, Bell Rock Trail, Beef Lord Spire

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★ Guide93

Boulder

CO, US · Forest

A college town turned adventure mecca where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountain front range, delivering world-class climbing, trail running, and mountain biking minutes from a vibrant downtown.

  • Mountain Biking 100
  • Climbing 100
  • Hiking 96

Known for: Betasso Preserve, Flatirons, Flatirons Loop

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★ Guide93

Zion National Park

UT, US · Desert

Towering sandstone walls, chain-assisted ridges, and canyon rivers to wade

  • Mountain Biking 100
  • Hiking 100
  • Climbing 100

Known for: Gooseberry Mesa, The Narrows, Zion Canyon

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★ Guide92

Vail Valley (Avon & Edwards)

CO, US · Alpine

Two Epic-pass ski mountains, the Gore Range wilderness and a whitewater river strung along 25 miles of I-70.

  • Climbing 100
  • Skiing 92
  • Mountain Biking 83

Known for: East Partner Peak (aka Peak V), Vail, Copper Mountain Bike Park

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★ Guide91

Bend

OR, US · Forest

High desert town with excellent rock, Mount Bachelor skiing, and technical mountain biking in Oregon's backcountry.

  • Mountain Biking 100
  • Climbing 100
  • Hiking 77

Known for: Phil's Trail Complex, Riverside Boulders, Tumalo Falls Trail

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★ Guide91

Hood River

OR, US · Water

The windsport capital of the world, where the Columbia River Gorge funnels legendary wind between snow-capped volcanoes.

  • Kiteboarding 100
  • Mountain Biking 90
  • Kayaking 89

Known for: The Hook, Post Canyon, Columbia River Gorge Kayaking

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★ Guide90

Hurricane

UT, US · Desert

Slickrock riding above Zion — sandstone lines and painted desert panoramas

  • Mountain Biking 100
  • Hiking 100
  • Climbing 80

Known for: Phil World Trail, The Narrows, Tetas De Cabre

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★ Guide90

Flagstaff

AZ, US · Forest

Northern Arizona rock climbing, trail running, and mountain biking at 7,000 feet in the world's largest ponderosa forest.

  • Hiking 100
  • Climbing 100
  • Mountain Biking 94

Known for: West Fork Trail, Upper Skyline, Arizona Snowbowl Bike Park

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★ Guide90

Independence Pass

CO, US · Alpine

High-altitude granite bouldering on one of Colorado's most dramatic mountain passes

  • Skiing 93
  • Mountain Biking 87
  • Climbing 81

Known for: Aspen Snowmass, Snowmass Bike Park, Parking Lot Boulder

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