Self-Care Hiking Adventures 

Surrounding yourself in nature is widely recognized for its rejuvenating benefits. With this in mind, we’ve compiled the ultimate shortlist of the top North American hiking trails designed to recharge your batteries as you embark on any one of these spiritual hiking journeys of a lifetime. 

However, we aim to not only highlight the best hiking trails in North America but also showcase how you can embrace the serenity and tranquillity of life. Take up the challenge with us as we embark on four of the most spiritually rewarding hikes you can find across the USA and Canada. 

Sedona, Arizona 

Whether you’re on a journey of self-discovery or a quest to explore the best hikes in the USA with jaw-dropping views and vistas, Sedona, Arizona, ticks both these boxes. With a fantastic display of towering red rock formations, magnificent canyons, and pine forests, you’ll soon see why it’s made our selection of the top North American hiking trails to promote inner healing. 

As you trek through the enchanting trails around Sedona, be sure to include the world-famous Sedona vortexes. Legend has it these four iconic landmarks radiate a heightened spiritual energy, making it a hotspot for self-reflection, meditation, and yoga. For the best hiking adventure in Sedona, boost your soul’s vitality by trekking to Airport Mesa, Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, and the amazing Boynton Canyon. 

Enhance your entire trip to Sedona, Arizona, with a tranquil night’s sleep at the Aiden by Best Western Sedona. 

Joshua Tree National Park, California 

Moving west, we head to Joshua Tree National Park in California on our top North American hiking trails to experience a spiritual awakening. Situated on the fringes of both the Colorado and Mojave Deserts, Joshua Tree National Park is ideal for immersing yourself in the peacefulness of nature and is one of the best hiking destinations for energizing the soul. 

Joshua Tree National Park’s spectacular rocky formations are an impressive backdrop that frames the cactus and Joshua trees strewn landscape, which makes the perfect haven for mind, body, and soul. Two top highlights for the best hikes in Joshua Tree National Park should incorporate a sunrise yoga session and, for the star gazing enthusiasts, a night hike taking advantage of the Park’s celebrated dark sky nights.  

Find inner peace on your hikes throughout the Joshua Tree National Park, and enjoy a blissful night’s sleep at the Best Western Plus Desert View Inn & Suites in Cathedral City, California. 

Appalachian Trail, Virginia 

The Appalachian Trail is famous for providing visitors with an irresistible selection of the best hiking trails on the eastern seaboard. Despite spanning over 2,200 miles, our preferred spot on our list of top North American hiking trails is just outside Troutville, Virginia. Here, you can fully immerse yourself in the unrivalled beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where its lush native woodlands are accompanied by a symphony of rustling leaves and sounds of the region’s wildlife. 

Venturing the scenic trails of the Virginia sections of the Appalachian Trail is a spiritual experience in itself. However, the best hikes in the region include a visit to the geological formation of McAfee Knob, where we recommend partaking in sunrise and sunset yoga sessions. Here, the serene meditation is set against the picturesque backdrop of the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, as this well-loved geological wonder provides a captivating setting to help elevate your spiritual hiking adventure. 

Enjoy focusing on your health and wellness each day on the Appalachian Trail before getting a sound night’s sleep at the Best Western North Roanoke in Troutville, Virginia. 

Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada 

We head north of the border next in our quest to discover the best hiking in North America. While Canada has an abundance of awe-inspiring trails to choose from, for us, the best hikes for a spiritual awakening are found in Banff National Park. Maybe it’s the divine mix of lush forests and pristine lakes, all set against the rugged beauty of the snow-covered Canadian Rockies. Still, it provides the ultimate hiking experience throughout this astonishing national park, which flanks British Columbia in the province of Alberta. 

Roaming the impressive surroundings of Banff National Park is the ultimate journey to self-rejuvenation and easily makes our final list of the top North American hiking trails. Whether you bookmark your hike with meditation and silent reflection on the shores of Alpine Lake or connect with nature on a trek on the multiple forest trails, the whole Banff National Park experience is unworldly.  

Kick back and relax after all your hikes by enjoying the therapeutic benefits of the natural hot springs and a great night’s sleep at the Prestige Radium Hot Springs Resort in British Columbia.