Wellness Fitness The 5 Best Vacation Spots for Hiking Favorite spots coast-to-coast from the Sierra Club—just in time for summer airline deals! By Health.com Editorial Team Health.com Editorial Team An article by 'Health.com Editorial Team' indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors may contribute to an article over the years. These collaborations allow Health.com editors to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available. The editors at Health.com are a dedicated team of experienced health editors, writers, and other media professionals who strive to bring trustworthy and responsible health and medical content to their readers. As a team, we have decades of experience in health journalism, and have worked at legacy publishers and some of the biggest news and media companies in the U.S. health's editorial guidelines Published on December 21, 2013 Share Tweet Pin Email Getting ready for a summer hike? Choose from one of these five destinations, from the California coast to the Missouri forests, all of which will make you feel like you're on a vacation. 01 of 05 For beach lovers Getty Images Island Beach State Park, Jersey Shore The trails in this state park are all a mile or less, so it's an easy hike through rolling sand dunes to the end of Barnegat Bay. Visitors can take a dip in the ocean or watch the surfers. 02 of 05 For wildlife fans Getty Images Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia Accessible only by passenger ferry, Georgia's largest barrier island is home to 50 miles of trails—along with wild horses and hundreds of species of shorebirds. 03 of 05 For woodsy serenity Courtesy of Missouri State Parks Whispering Pines Trail, Hawn State Park, Missouri This 10-mile path in the Ozarks winds through a beautiful mixed hardwood and pine forest, crossing through clear streams and over scenic ridges. 04 of 05 For history enthusiasts Getty Images Acadia National Park, Maine Home to the tallest mountain on the Atlantic coast, with 125 miles of trails. Hike to the lighthouse, built in 1858, or explore Isle au Haut, discovered back in 1604 by a French navigator. 05 of 05 For stunning views Getty Images Stornetta Public Lands, California Roaming along two miles of California coastline, you'll come upon waterfalls, tide pools and harbor seals sunbathing on the rocks.Bonus: You can bring your dog along. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit