60 US cities where hiking is on the bachelorette shortlist. Pick one, hit the planner, and get up to three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds.
Top pick for hiking
Scottsdale, AZ
Pool floats, palm shadows, and rooftop margaritas — desert glam done right.
Pool floats, palm shadows, and rooftop margaritas — desert glam done right.
e.g. Camelback Mountain Hike — Iconic Scottsdale hike with sunrise summit photos — for the active bridesmaids, do it before brunch.
Volcano sunrises, luau fire dancers, and Mama's Fish House — tropical luxe without a passport.
e.g. Haleakalā Sunrise & Crater Hike — Watch the sunrise above the cloud layer from 10,023 feet at the summit — one of Hawaii's most profound natural experiences.
Blue Ridge mountain views, craft breweries, sound baths, and the most eclectic downtown in the South.
e.g. Blue Ridge Parkway Hiking — Free hike with best-in-region mountain views — Black Balsam Knob and Max Patch are the crowd favorites.
Red rock vortex energy, sound baths, jeep tours, and spa days that justify every Sunday morning struggle.
e.g. Red Rock Vortex Guided Hike — Guided hike to Bell Rock or Cathedral Rock vortex with a local guide who explains the energy science — the definitive Sedona experience.
Yellowstone day trips, ranch dinners under the stars, and two-stepping at the Crystal Bar — the Western Bachelorette runs on fresh air and whiskey.
e.g. Hiking Hyalite Canyon (Private Guide) — Guided morning hike to Hyalite Reservoir with a catered trailhead breakfast — Bozeman's most photogenic morning activity.
Gilded Age mansions, a Cliff Walk at sunset, and a harbor full of tall ships.
e.g. Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge shoreline loop — A free federal refuge on the point past Second Beach — flat trails around the headland over open rock and beach rose, with migratory birds year-round and harbour seals offshore through the winter. Surf on the shoreline can be dangerous; stay above it.
Waikiki sunsets, North Shore shave ice, and a Duke's mai tai that redefines the standard.
e.g. Diamond Head Sunrise Hike — One-mile trail to Oahu's most iconic summit — arrive before sunrise for the panoramic payoff without the midday crowds.
Cobblestone Old City, La Factoría cocktails, and El Yunque rainforest — Caribbean without leaving US soil.
e.g. El Yunque Rainforest & Natural Pool Hike — Guided hike through the only US National Forest tropical rainforest — La Mina Falls, hanging orchids, and a natural swimming pool.
Alpine spa weekends, après-ski rosé, and champagne gondola nights
e.g. Maroon Bells Hike — Hike to the most photographed peaks in Colorado — jaw-dropping alpine scenery.
Volcanic hot springs, cabin luxe picnics, and fall-color yoga retreats
e.g. Smith Rock State Park — World-class rock climbing and hiking with dramatic canyon views
Waikiki spa mornings, rosé beach-club days, and luau-light photoshoots
e.g. Diamond Head Summit Hike — Iconic crater hike with panoramic views of Waikiki and the Pacific.
Michigan wine country on the 45th parallel
e.g. Sleeping Bear Dunes day trip — National Lakeshore dune climb + Lake Michigan overlooks
Pool days, desert sunsets, and a budget that breathes
e.g. Old Town Scottsdale day trip + Camelback hike — Echo Canyon summit then walkable bars
LoDo cocktail bars, RiNo murals, and a weekend with the Rockies as your backdrop.
e.g. Red Rocks Sunrise Hike — The Trading Post trail inside Red Rocks Park at dawn — geological formations glow orange and the amphitheater views are extraordinary.
Gingerbread cottages, Oak Bluffs drag, and the most storied island in New England.
e.g. Gay Head Cliffs Aquinnah Hike & Picnic — Walk the moors to the Gay Head Cliffs for one of the most dramatic coastal views in New England, then spread out for a catered picnic on the bluff.
Antique shops, candlelit bistros, Dia:Beacon, and a farm-to-table wine scene two hours from Manhattan.
e.g. Catskills Hiking — Kaaterskill Falls or Poet's Ledge — A 45-minute drive into the Catskills opens some of the best accessible hiking in the Northeast — Kaaterskill Falls is the iconic reward.
Riesling on Seneca Lake, Belhurst Castle at sunset, and New York's most quietly spectacular wine weekend.
e.g. Watkins Glen State Park Gorge Hike — One of New York's most spectacular gorge hikes — 19 waterfalls along a two-mile trail carved through ancient Devonian shale.
Alpine lodges, High West whiskey, and Sundance soul — mountain wellness meets quiet luxe.
e.g. Wasatch Wildflower Hiking (Round Valley) — Sunflower-and-sage trail systems with panoramic valley views — summer hiking at its most effortless and gorgeous.
The southern-cool sleeper pick
e.g. Smokies hike — Laurel Falls or Alum Cave trail
Lake Champlain + maple + the easy kind of upscale
e.g. Stowe-Smugglers' loop hike — Sterling Pond from the gondola top
The cozy mountain weekend
e.g. Trapp Family lodge backcountry tour — Sound-of-Music meadows + brewery finish
The salt-air weekend that doesn't try too hard
e.g. Mohegan Bluffs cliff walk — 141 wood steps to the most photographed beach in RI
Lakefront glam, steamboat sunsets, mountain backdrop
e.g. Prospect Mountain hike + drive — Five-state view at the summit
Lake resort weekend, mountain backdrop, no jet lag
e.g. Tubbs Hill loop hike — 2-mile lakeshore trail from downtown
Big Sky spa days, alpine yoga retreats, and sleigh-ride dinners
e.g. Beehive Basin Hike — Free moderate hike to an alpine lake surrounded by 10,000-foot peaks
Basque-block tapas, pottery studios, and Boise river-float picnics
e.g. Table Rock Hike — Iconic hike to the illuminated cross overlooking Boise
Smoky Mountain spa cabins, luxe picnics, and moonshine-tasting brunches
e.g. Great Smoky Mountains National Park Hiking — Free national park with trails for every level — Chimney Tops and Alum Cave are must-dos.
Lake-house cabana days, rosé pontoon afternoons, and styled dock photoshoots
e.g. Ha Ha Tonka State Park — Castle ruins, natural bridge, and bluff trails overlooking the lake — free.
Red-rock spa days, vortex-hike content, and desert luxe picnics
e.g. Arches National Park Hike — Hike to Delicate Arch, Devils Garden, or Fiery Furnace — iconic red rock.
Gurney's pool-club days, rosé beach picnics, and lighthouse photoshoots
e.g. Montauk Point Lighthouse Hike — Hike to the easternmost point in New York State
Hotel Haywood spa days, pottery studios, and Durham rooftop rosé
e.g. Eno River State Park Hiking — Easy river trails through old-growth forest — swim holes in summer.
Olympic-town adventure with a lakefront spa
e.g. High Peaks hike (Cascade) — Most accessible 46er summit with big Adirondack views
The falls, the wine trail, and a casino night
e.g. Whirlpool State Park gorge hike — Stairs into the gorge along the Niagara whirlpool
Acadia views, lobster bakes, and a sunset sail
e.g. Bar Island low-tide land-bridge walk — Walk to the island on the sandbar at low tide
Tanglewood lawns, Canyon Ranch, and Gilded-Age inns
e.g. Monument Mountain or Mount Greylock hike — Summit views from the highest point in Massachusetts
Ski-and-spa days with the East's biggest après
e.g. Pico / Deer Leap hike — Green Mountain ridgeline views in fall foliage
Gilded-Age lake town built for a girls' weekend
e.g. Geneva Lake Shore Path walk — 21-mile public path past Gilded-Age estates
College-town energy on a lake, ten minutes from the airport
e.g. 'A' Mountain (Hayden Butte) climb — Quick city-view scramble above campus
Alpine glamour, gondola wildflowers, and a Bavarian spa
e.g. Gondola One scenic ride + summit hike — Lift to 10,350 ft for wildflower trails
Bathhouse spa weekend that doesn't cost a Sedona price tag
e.g. Hot Springs Mountain hike — Tower views over the bathhouse row
LA's mountain weekend escape
e.g. Castle Rock hike + Pine Knot summit — Lake-view summit
Coastal-Northern-California cliff weekend
e.g. Glass Beach + headlands hike — Sea-glass beach in Fort Bragg
Willamette Valley spa days, pottery studios, and rosé picnics
e.g. Spencer Butte Hike — Free hike to Eugene's highest point with panoramic valley views
Hill Country vineyard days, luxe picnics, and cabin spa weekends
e.g. Enchanted Rock State Park — Hike the iconic pink granite dome — 360-degree Hill Country views from the summit.
Bavarian-village spa days, sleigh-ride dinners, and alpine photoshoots
e.g. The Enchantments Day Hike — Iconic alpine lake hike — one of the most stunning trails in Washington
Davenport spa days, pottery studios, and falls photoshoots
e.g. Mt. Spokane State Park Hiking — Free alpine hikes with panoramic views 30 minutes from downtown
Glacier-view spa days, sleigh-ride dinners, and lake-house photoshoots
e.g. Whitefish Trail Hike — Free 42-mile trail system with lake views and mountain scenery
Mountain-town weekend with a coaster and a deck
e.g. Diana's Baths + Cathedral Ledge hike — Waterfall cascades + a quick climb to the cliff overlook
Apizza, art, and a real night out
e.g. East Rock Park summit hike — Quick climb to skyline + Long Island Sound views
Lake days, spa resorts, and lakeside picnics
e.g. Waterfall hike (Bushkill or Dingmans) — The 'Niagara of Pennsylvania' falls trail system
Lake Superior, glass-blowing, and cliffside waterfalls
e.g. North Shore Scenic Drive + waterfall hike — Gooseberry Falls + cliffside Lake Superior overlooks
Old-West charm, granite lakes, and a real saloon block
e.g. Thumb Butte hike — 1.75-mile loop with sweeping pine views
Wildflower capital with a painted-Victorian main street
e.g. Wildflower hike (July peak) — Trails through the 'Wildflower Capital of Colorado'
Eastern Sierra alpine, wild hot springs, and tiki mai tais
e.g. Mammoth Lakes Basin hike — Crystal Lake + alpine basin trails
Cowboy-pool villas, desert sound baths, and dark-sky nights
e.g. Joshua Tree National Park hike + boulder scramble — Hidden Valley + Skull Rock among the Joshua trees
River town with breweries, floats, and easy mountain air
e.g. Mount Sentinel 'M' trail hike — Switchback climb to a city overlook
Alpine lake cabin, hot-spring soaks, and a true mountain quiet
e.g. Ponderosa State Park hike + bike — Peninsula trails into Payette Lake
Haystack Rock photoshoots, cabin spa days, and beach-picnic weekends
e.g. Ecola State Park Hiking — Cliffside trails with ocean views — the Goonies filmed here
Wine-country spa days, pottery studios, and vineyard luxe picnics
e.g. Blue Mountain Hiking — Free hikes in the Umatilla National Forest with wildflower meadows
Indiana's artsy hill-country hideaway
e.g. Brown County State Park hike — The 'Little Smokies' — 18+ miles of ridgeline trails