Not everyone who loves hiking wants to move to the mountains. I tried it myself for 12 years and loved every minute of it, but I have to admit there are some serious perks to being back in the world of urban living these days – proximity to an international airport, amazing restaurants, nightlife and, you know, culture just to name a few. But the absolute best of both worlds is when you can find a cosmopolitan city with easy access to great hiking trails where you can escape the hustle and bustle when you need a nature dunk. Fortunately, America is chock full of such places, and in this article we’ve selected some of the best cities for hiking in the US, where you can wander the hills in your hiking boots by day, and change into some kitten heels for martinis by sunset.
