Runner on a trail in Channel Islands National Park

A trail runner takes in distant views of deep blue waters behind on Channel Islands National Park, California.

Photograph by Michael Hanson, Aurora Creative/Getty Images

Top 10 Trail Runs in the U.S. Parks

March 8, 2011
11 min read

Whether the jogging path is in the heart of a high desert or a refreshing run on a New England trail shaded by sycamores and elms, there are thousands of terrific trails. Due to the nature of the activity, runners love getting out to enjoy the great outdoors—which makes their sport and America’s national parks a perfect match.

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