Hiking in North America with Nordic - Casino Stugan Co-Founder

When you think of hiking, what comes to mind? The Grand Canyon? Yellowstone? Yosemite National Park? These are all great options, but there are so many more that deserve your attention according to the one of co-founders of Casino Stugan. One of the founders of Casino Stugan, an online casino company with Nordic roots that focuses on online gambling, shares his favorite places to hike in North America.

Before the list, here are some pieces of advice from the man who likes risk in real time and online:

Take the time to explore these fun hikes the next time you travel to one of these great parks!
These hiking trails are perfect for beginners, but they still offer enough of a challenge that experienced hikers won’t be bored.
Some of these trails are longer than others, so make sure to check the distance before heading out.
If you’re interested in camping or staying overnight in one of these parks, be sure to bring along all the supplies you’ll need for an overnight stay (like tents and sleeping bags). And don’t forget your sunscreen!

Below is his list of the best places for hiking in North America – some better known and others less so.

Banff National Park

Banff National Park is a world-class destination for hiking. The park is home to over 100 mountain peaks, including Mount Rundle and Mount Whyte. The park also has many waterfalls that you can see while hiking.

You can choose from many different trails in Banff National Park. Some are short, easy hikes with views of lakes or rivers, but others are more challenging and require advanced planning before you go.

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is located in California and is a great place to hike. The park has many different types of hiking trails, including:

Half Dome – A steep 8-mile round trip hike that takes you to the top of Yosemite Valley’s most famous monolith. You’ll have to climb cables on the way up, but once you get there, you’ll be rewarded with amazing views of Yosemite Falls, El Capitan and Yosemite Valley.
Vernal Fall – This 7-mile round trip hike takes you past Vernal Falls misty waters as well as Nevada Falls waterfall before ending at Little Yosemite Valley Campground.

Havasupai Waterfalls – Arizona

Havasu Falls is a waterfall located in the Grand Canyon, located on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, about eight miles from the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

The falls are a series of five (or seven) cascades that are bordered by basalt cliffs and cottonwood trees. The water flows down into Havasu Creek before joining up with the Colorado River.

It has been called “the most beautiful place on earth” by many visitors over time.

Hawaii – Kauai, Waipoo Falls Trail

The Kauai, Waipoo Falls Trail is a short hike to a beautiful waterfall. This trail is steep and can be slippery, so it’s not for everyone. It’s best suited for those who are in good physical shape and comfortable with heights. The falls are stunning, but they’re also dangerous — don’t try jumping off any of the rocks in front of them. If you’re looking for something more relaxing, there are plenty of smaller waterfalls along this path that are perfect for swimming or just sitting near their bubbling waters.

Glacier National Park

Montana’s Glacier National Park is an excellent choice for hikers with its diverse landscape, scenic views and wildlife. It offers a variety of hiking trails for all levels of hikers.

The park offers more than 700 miles of trails, which cover the east side of the park with its alpine meadows and forests at lower elevations, to the west side with its rugged mountains, glaciers and lakes. A popular hike in this area is Going-to-the-Sun Road, which covers about 50 miles between east and west sides of the park and crosses over Logan Pass at 6646 feet above sea level.

Zion National Park, Angels Landing Trail

The trail is strenuous, but worth it.
You need to be in good shape to do this hike.
Don’t go if you have a fear of heights or falling.

Canyonlands National Park, False Kiva Trail

Canyonlands National Park is a great place for hiking in the spring or fall. The False Kiva Trail is one of the most popular hikes in Canyonlands and it’s rated as moderate, at 9.2 miles. This trail offers stunning views of Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, which sits on Colorado’s eastern border with Utah.

This hike takes you past numerous arches including Spectra Point Arch and Landscape Arch before reaching False Kiva (a small cave) near the end of your journey. There are sections where you will have to climb over rocks but overall this hike shouldn’t be too challenging for anyone who has some experience with hiking trails such as these before.

Grand Tetons National Park, Grand Teton Loop Trail

Grand Tetons National Park is located in northwestern Wyoming. The 10-mile long, loop trail begins at the Jenny Lake Trailhead and climbs to the summit of Mount Owen, then descends to the valley floor. The terrain is moderate with an elevation gain of 2,200 feet and many switchbacks, but there are places where hikers can rest along the way if they need to take a break.

Final Note

We hope you have enjoyed this quick introduction to some of the best places for hiking. It’s always fun finding new things to do when traveling, no matter where you go.