America's 10 Favorite State Parks for Hiking

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We’ve all seen those “studies” that claim to rank the best places in America, only to realize they’re just counting Yelp reviews. But when the data comes from Google Maps, it’s worth paying attention to. With nearly a billion monthly users, Google Maps has a treasure trove of real travel behavior.

Earlier this month, Google released three lists: the most visited state parks this summer, the most popular parks for picnicking, and the most beloved parks for hiking. These rankings weren’t based on hype, but on what travelers actually searched for, reviewed, and mapped. If you’re craving one more summer (or early fall) adventure, start with these ten.

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