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Creekside Terrace Trailhead, Fort Ord National Monument, California

Salinas

Famous for: A quiet access point to Fort Ord’s extensive trails through chaparral, oak woodland and former Army land.

Creekside Terrace Trailhead near Salinas opens onto Fort Ord’s 86-mile network of chaparral, oak woodland and former Army-land trails for hiking.

Hikers Mountain Bikers Birdwatchers

#2 4.7 (1,041) Attractions

Duder Regional Park

New Zealand

Famous for: Coastal farm walks, Whakakaiwhara pā and sweeping Hauraki Gulf views from a rolling peninsula near Clevedon.

Explore Duder Regional Park near Clevedon: free coastal walks, Whakakaiwhara pā, farm animals and Hauraki Gulf views, with practical visiting tips.

Coastal walkers Families with school-age children Māori heritage enthusiasts

#3 4.9 (88) Attractions

Madeira Natural Park

Famous for: Ancient Laurisilva forests, mist-covered Fanal trees, levada walks, and volcanic mountain ridges across Madeira.

Explore Madeira Natural Park’s laurel forests, Fanal trees, and mountain trails, with practical advice on access, walking fees, and Ribeiro Frio.

Forest hikers Birdwatchers Landscape photographers

#4 4.3 (10,374) Attractions

Qurum Natural Park

Oman

Famous for: A lakeside municipal park in Muscat known for its rose garden, tranquil lake, children's amusement area, and evening cafe culture

Muscat's family-friendly park on Al Qurm Street, with a central lake, rose garden, kids' amusement area, cafes, and paved paths, open daily…

Families with kids Nature lovers Evening strollers

#5 4.5 (524) Attractions

Rural Hill Nature Preserve

Huntersville

Famous for: A 265-acre Davidson family farm landscape with historic structures, cemetery, trails and seasonal living-history events.

Explore 265 acres at Rural Hill Nature Preserve in Huntersville, where Davidson family history, trails, cabins and a Colonial-era cemetery meet.

History Buffs Families with Kids Nature Enthusiasts

#6 4.5 (2,166) Country park

Sai Kung East Country Park

Hong Kong

Famous for: Hexagonal volcanic columns at High Island Reservoir, Tai Long Wan beaches and the MacLehose Trail’s coastal hikes.

Explore Sai Kung East Country Park’s volcanic columns, High Island Reservoir and Tai Long Wan beaches, with practical transport and hiking advice.

Experienced coastal hikers Geology enthusiasts Landscape photographers

#7 4.4 (2,788) Attractions

Shek O Country Park

Hong Kong

Famous for: Dragon’s Back ridge hiking with sweeping views of Shek O, Big Wave Bay, and offshore islands.

Hike Dragon’s Back in Shek O Country Park, Hong Kong: free entry, coastal viewpoints, woodland trails, and practical bus connections to To…

Ridge hikers Coastal landscape photographers Active families

#8 4.7 (38,309) Attractions

Sintra-Cascais Natural Park

Famous for: Atlantic cliffs, woodland-covered Sintra hills, royal monuments and Cabo da Roca’s westernmost mainland viewpoint.

Sintra-Cascais Natural Park links Sintra’s wooded granite hills, Pena Palace and Cabo da Roca’s Atlantic cliffs for a full-day escape west of…

Nature Lovers Hikers History Buffs

#9 4.3 (3,384) Country park

Tai Mo Shan Country Park

Hong Kong

Famous for: Hong Kong’s highest mountain, sweeping New Territories views, historic tea terraces and the Ng Tung Chai waterfalls.

Explore Tai Mo Shan Country Park, Hong Kong’s highest mountain landscape, with free entry, tea terraces, waterfall hikes and practical bus advice.

Experienced hikers Landscape photographers Nature-loving families