Just weeks after being named Apple’s iPhone App of the Year, AllTrails released their ‘Year on the Trails’ report, a comprehensive overview of the app’s highest-rated trails of 2023. Compiled by AllTrails’ team of trail experts, the report unveils the AllTrails community’s top trails. The list is a global compilation of users’ favorite routes; it offers the “best of” AllTrails’ 420 thousand trail routes, based on input from the app’s community of more than 60 million walkers, hikers, and nature enthusiasts.
“The ‘2023 Year on the Trails’ report allows us to celebrate an exciting year of discovery and adventure,” said Carly Smith, Chief Marketing Officer at AllTrails. “Our global community of trail-goers shared valuable insights about their time outside by reviewing more than 250 thousand trails, from Peru to Switzerland and from Canada to Australia. Each and every one of these adventures serve as helpful guidance or exciting inspiration for others planning their trail activities.”
AllTrails’ team of trail and data experts reviewed thousands of data points across its extensive database. The top trails in each category were selected based on AllTrails community members’ average star ratings of trails in the past year. The top 2023 global trails include:
Most Outstanding (Highest Rated Trails Overall)
- United States, Durango, Colorado: Island Lake and Ice Lake via Ice Lakes Trail
- Canada, Lake Louise, Alberta: Lake O’Hara Alpine Circuit
- Iceland, Skógar, Southern: Skógafoss -Skálabrekkufoss Waterfalls
- Australia, Kings Canyon, Northern Territory: Kings Canyon Rim and Creek Walks via Cotterills Lookout
Most Athletic (Highest Rated Trails Frequented for Trail Running)
- United States, Longmire, Washington: The Wonderland Trail
- Scotland, Melrose, Scottish Borders: St Cuthbert’s Way
- Ireland, Tralee, County Kerry: The Dingle Way: Complete
- Australia, Alice Springs, Northern Territory: Larapinta Trail
Most Beautiful (Highest Rated Trails with Stunning Views)
- United States, Stanley, Idaho: Sawtooth Lake via Iron Creek Stanley Lake Trail
- Canada, Garibaldi, British Columbia: Panorama Ridge
- Norway, Lom, Innlandet: Besseggen
- Switzerland, Kandersteg, Bern: Oeschinensee Rundweg
Rookie of the Year* (Highest Rated New Trails)
- United States, Ashford, Washington: Camp Summerland and Panhandle Gap via Wonderland Trail
- Australia, Cradle Mountain, Tasmania: Cradle Summit
- Italy, Sant’Alfio, Sicily: Rifugio Citelli – Grotta Serracozzo
- England, Austwick, North Yorkshire: Three Peaks: Pen-y-ghent
Most Family-Friendly (Highest Rated Trails for the Whole Family)
- United States, Hartland, California: Congress Trail via Generals Highway Trailhead
- Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia: Stanley Park Seawall
- México, México City, State of Mexico: Ciudad de México: Avenida de la Reforma
- England, Otley, West Yorkshire: Fewston Reservoir Circular
The All-Nighter (Highest Rated Trails for Overnight Trips)
- United States, Estes Park, Colorado: Sky Pond, The Loch, and Timberline Falls via Glacier Gorge Loop
- Canada, Spillimacheen, British Columbia: Kain Hut Trail to Applebee Campground
- Peru, Ollantaytambo, Cusco: Camino Inca
- Canada, Banff National Park: Mount Bourgeau Trail
Most Fun for All (Highest Rated Accessible Trails)
- United States, Cassel, California: Burney Falls Loop
- Canada, Holberg, British Columbia: San Josef Bay
- Australia, Uluru, Northern Territory: Uluru Base Walk
- Germany, Grainau, Bayern: Eibsee Rundweg
“Our top trails report is thanks to AllTrails’ global, engaged, and growing community,” said Ron Schneidermann, Chief Executive Officer at AllTrails. “We’re inspired by our users’ experiences on the trails and grateful for the opportunity to compile this report based on millions of people’s real-life experiences,” he added. “We’re excited to make it even easier and more fun for users to share reviews in 2024 — stay tuned.”
AllTrails is home to the largest collection of digital trail guides and has routes in every country. In 2024 the platform will be unveiling additional features that will make it even easier and more fun to get outside.
About AllTrails
AllTrails helps you find your way outside with detailed reviews and inspiration from a global community of trail-goers. Every day, AllTrails is inspired to help get more people outside so they can have healthy, authentic experiences and a deeper appreciation of the outdoors. AllTrails is Apple’s 2023 iPhone App of the Year and was awarded a Google Play Best of 2023 honorable mention. Download AllTrails in the App Store or head to Alltrails.com to learn more.
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*Rookie of the Year refers to the highest user-rated trails that were added to the AllTrails platform within the last year. While these trails include reviews from years prior, we’ve only analyzed ratings from the year prior.
