CLIMBING DESTINATIONS
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.
IN-DEPTH GUIDES
Spots, seasons, travel and budget for climbing. Highest Adventure Score first.
EVERY PLACE
Every guide and every US place we score, highest Adventure Score first for climbing. Switch to “Guides first” to see the in-depth guides on top.
9,841 places
★ Guide98Moab
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
Destination guide →- Scored town98
Kings Beach
CA, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Skiing 94
Known for: Northstar Bike Park, Sand Harbor Boulder #1, Northstar at Tahoe Resort
- Scored town97
Kingsbury
NV, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Kayaking 89
Known for: Flume Trail, Village Wall, Emerald Bay
★ Guide96Donner 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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★ Guide96Park 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
Destination guide →- Scored town95
Bartlett
NH, US
- Hiking 100
- Skiing 100
- Climbing 100
Known for: Presidential Traverse, Attitash Mountain Resort, Whitehorse Ledge
★ Guide94North 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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★ Guide94Crested 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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★ Guide94Brevard
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
Destination guide →- Scored town94
Frisco
CO, US
- Skiing 100
- Climbing 100
- Mountain Biking 92
Known for: Vail, Sunshine Buttress (aka Wichita Wall), Copper Mountain Bike Park
- Scored town97
Round Hill Village
NV, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Kayaking 89
Known for: Flume Trail, Lumberjack Boulder, Emerald Bay
- Scored town97
Stateline
NV, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Kayaking 89
Known for: Flume Trail, Zephyrs, The, Emerald Bay
- Scored town97
Zephyr Cove
NV, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Kayaking 89
Known for: Flume Trail, Spooner Crag, Emerald Bay
★ Guide93Sedona
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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★ Guide93Boulder
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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★ Guide93Zion 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
Destination guide →- Scored town97
Incline Village
NV, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Skiing 89
Known for: Northstar Bike Park, Sand Harbor, Mount Rose Ski Tahoe
- Scored town97
Truckee
CA, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Skiing 90
Known for: Northstar Bike Park, Tahoe Donner Boulder, Northstar at Tahoe Resort
- Scored town97
South Lake Tahoe
CA, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Skiing 84
Known for: Tahoe Flume Trail, Central Gully, Heavenly Mountain Resort
- Scored town96
Tahoma
CA, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Kayaking 89
Known for: Northstar Bike Park, Cave Boulder, The, Emerald Bay
★ Guide92Vail 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
Destination guide →- Scored town92
Madison
NH, US
- Climbing 100
- Skiing 96
- Hiking 91
Known for: White Ledge, Jackson XC, Albany Slabs Rock
- Scored town98
Crystal Bay
NV, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Skiing 90
Known for: Northstar Bike Park, Sand Harbor Boulder #2, Nevada Nordic
- Scored town95
Central
CO, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Hiking 80
Known for: Trestle Bike Park, Correction Crag, The, Flatirons Loop