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One of the great things about moving<\/a> is\u00a0discovering\u00a0the landscape of your new environment, which will likely consist of some great natural trails. Read on to learn about the top five trails to explore after your move, in a few of the country’s stunning national state parks.<\/p>\n If you’re moving to Phoenix<\/a>, check out the Grand Canyon Rim Trail at the Grand Canyon, a four hour drive north of Phoenix.<\/p>\n The Grand Canyon is a 277 mile-long, 18 mile-wide,\u00a0one mile-deep gorge of the Colorado River, known for its striking rock layers and breathtaking beauty. The Grand Canyon Rim Trail<\/a> is a flat walk, mostly paved, with excellent views of the canyon, up to 12 miles long.<\/p>\n If you’re moving to Sacramento<\/a>, check out the Lady Bird Johnson Grove Loop at Redwood National Park, a six hour drive north and west of the city.<\/p>\n This park, consisting of nearly 40 miles of California coastline, contains some of the oldest and tallest trees on earth. A popular and simple hiking trail is the Lady Bird Johnson Grove Loop<\/a>, a one mile loop that visits some of the most ancient groves of redwoods in the park.<\/p>\n If you’re moving to Denver<\/a>, check out the Ute Trail at the Rocky Mountains, only a two hour drive from Denver.<\/p>\n The Rockies are a gorgeous major mountain range, over 3,000 miles long, and boast over 300 miles of hiking trails, with sub-alpine and alpine views. Ute Trail<\/a> is an easy, four mile hike with large meadows, rich wildlife, mixed forests, and great views of open Alpine Tundra.<\/p>\n If you’re moving to Nashville<\/a>, check out Andrews Bald at the Great Smoky Mountains, a 3.5 hour drive west of Nashville.<\/p>\n Covering 800 square miles, this park is known for its ancient mountains and remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture. Hike the Forney Ridge Trail to Andrews Bald<\/a>, a 3.5 mile hike through high elevation forests to the wide-open “bald” area, where on a clear day you can see panoramic views for miles.<\/p>\n If you’re moving to Miami<\/a>, check out the Anhinga Trail at the Everglades, just an hour’s drive from Miami.<\/p>\n The Everglades are the country’s largest subtropical wilderness, providing an important habitat for many rare and endangered species. Anhinga Trail<\/a> is a short (.08 miles), wheelchair-accessible trail of raised boardwalks that lead visitors through vast saw grass marsh prairie and some of the deepest waters in the park.<\/p>\n You’re sure to encounter some amazing sights and challenging terrain on these and the many other trails offered in these and other state national parks.<\/p>\nGrand Canyon Rim Trail, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Lady Bird Johnson Grove Loop, Redwood National Park, California<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Ute Trail, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Andrews Bald, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Anhinga Trail, Everglades National Park, Florida<\/strong><\/h3>\n