10 of the Best Hiking Trails Across the Country

At Fairfield Residential, we know many of our residents love to be outdoors as much as possible. And what better activity can you do nationwide than hiking? No matter where you are in the country, there’s usually a trail nearby. All you need is a good pair of hiking shoes, a bottle of water and you’re good to go. You can also bring your dog along with you on most trails – another bonus for our pet loving Fairfield residents!

And luckily, there are awesome hiking trails just a short trip away from many of our communities. Want to learn more about where our communities are located? Check out our Community Search.

Dipsea Trail – Our residents at L Seven Apartments in the SOMA district of San Francisco can check out the Dipsea Trail. A famous local trail for moderate to experienced hikers, Dipsea is approximately 9.5 miles starting in Mill Valley and ending in Stinton Beach, boasting epic views of northern California wilderness.

Alberta Falls Hike – Residents at our Presideo and Talavera apartment communities in Denver, CO can make a day trip out of going to the beautiful Alberta Falls Hike. Great for all skill levels, this short 1.6 mile long trail is a popular hike in Rocky Mountain National Park, boasting beautiful views of waterfalls and surrounding peaks.

Runyon Canyon Park –  Probably the most famous trail in L.A. proper, Runyon Canyon Park is a 2.6 mile loop in the Hollywood Hills with amazing views of the city. Residents at our Avaire apartment community are just a short trip away from this popular hike.

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park – Located in Ft. Lauderdale, Hugh Taylor offers two trails within the reserve plus fishing and cycling. Minutes away from our residents at various locations in the Ft. Lauderdale Metro area.

Whiteoak Canyon Falls – Fairfield Residents in the DC Metro area can enjoy this 10 mile moderate to difficult hike, which features a waterfall. Best time of the year to check out this heart pumping hike is between March and November.

Durant Nature Preserve  – This beautiful reserve in Raleigh, NC boasts gorgeous scenery and 5 miles of various trails, plus two lakes. The perfect outdoor getaway for our many resident in the Raleigh Metro.

Middlesex fells Reserve – Not only is our brand new Mave apartment community located just a walk away from this beautiful 2,200 acre reserve, but our Talia apartment community is only a quick drive away. Features plenty of trails, fishing and scenic spots to enjoy nature.

Cedar Ridge Preserve – Just 20 minutes from downtown Dallas, our residents at 555 Ross Ave Apartments can take a nature day away from the city and visit this 600 acre preserve. Offers various hiking and biking trails!

Little Si and Mount Si (Snoqualmie Pass) – Outside of Seattle, this trail is 3.7 miles long and features gorgeous views of Snoqualmie Valley and Rattlesnake Mountain, plus beautiful wildflowers. A great hiking getaway for our residents in the Seattle Metro.

Potato Chip Rock – There are a ton of trails in San Diego, but one of our favorites is this moderate to difficult trail located just a short drive away from our many communities in the San Diego Metro area. Features amazing views of Lake Poway and even the ocean!