OutsideMar 9, 2026
The 7 Most Scenic Running Trails in the U.S.
Whether you’re craving cityscapes or secluded forests, these routes are worth planning a trip around.
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- Hidden KitchenRestaurantfamous blue corn waffles
- Elsewhere
- Diamond Head CraterSightHonolulu, United Statesloop around the Diamond Head Crater in Oahu
- Moana Surfrider HotelHotelHonolulu, United Stateshistoric hotel built in 1901
- Magura BrosRestaurantHonolulu, United Statespoke
- Sunrise ShackCaféHonolulu, United Statestropical smoothie bowl
- Da Bald GuyRestaurantNorth Shore, United Stateslunch
- Kahuka FarmsRestaurantNorth Shore, United Statesfreshest acai
- Mescal Mountain TrailTrailSedona, United Statestake in expansive views of Sedona’s iconic red rocks
- Mii AmoHotelSedona, United StatesTake a Journey Within at Mii amo, a Sedona Arizona Spa Resort.
- Enchantment ResortHotelSedona, United StatesDiscover moments of awe at Enchantment Resort in Sedona, AZ, a secluded vacation spot in Boynton Canyon where you can…
- Tii GavoRestaurantSedona, United StatesSouthwestern cuisine
- HummingbirdRestaurantSedona, United Statesfarm-to-table cuisine
- The EdgeRestaurantSedona, United Statescasual poolside dining
- Mill Trail to Bingham FallsTrailStowe, United Statesshort out-and-back route is the perfect recovery run
- Topnotch ResortHotelStowe, United Statesboutique hotel conveniently located near trails
- FlannelRestaurantStowe, United Statesseasonal bistro
- The RoostRestaurantStowe, United Stateselevated bar food
- Outbound StoweHotelStowe, United Stateschic
- Montaña de Oro Bluff TrailTrailSan Luis Obispo, United Statespicturesque views of the sea and peeks of coves
- High Street DeliRestaurantLos Osos, United Stateslocal institution that dates back to 1927
- The LandingHotelMorro Bay, United Statesarea’s newest boutique hotel
- The DutchieRestaurantMorro Bay, United Stateslongstanding, family-run seafood restaurant
- San Luis Creek LodgeMotelSan Luis Obispo, United Statesdelivers fresh-baked pastries and coffee
- Bradley Lake TrailTrailGrand Teton National Park, United Stateswinds along both bodies of water
- Hotel JacksonHotelJackson Hole, United Statesgreat lodging options
