9 Must-Try Hiking Trails Near Major U.S. Airports for Long Layovers

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• Flight Delays and Nature: Major airport hubs in the U.S. now provide proximity to outdoor adventures for travelers during delays.
• Health Benefits of Green Spaces: Experts like Dan Lambe highlight the calming effects of nature on stress hormones.
• Hiking Trails Near Airports:

– Atlanta (ATL): Bamboo Forest and Cochran Mill Park with waterfalls; accessible via MARTA or rideshare.
– Chicago (ORD): Des Plaines River Trail, accessible from airport hotels; short distance via Blue Line transit.
– Los Angeles (LAX): Kenneth Hahn recreation Area and Solstice Canyon Trail offer scenic city/ocean views; reachable by rideshare.
– New york City (LGA): Pugsley creek Park traces maritime forests near LaGuardia, accessible by Q44-SBS bus line.
– Seattle-Tacoma (SEA): Des Moines Creek Trail and North SeaTac Park feature woods and salmon-bearing streams minutes from terminals by light rail or rideshare.
– Denver International Airport (DEN): Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge features wildlife drives through prairie ecosystems; best accessed via rideshare.
– San Francisco Airport (SFO): San Bruno Mountain offers rugged trails with panoramic views near SFO station transit access.
– Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX): South Mountain Park & Preserve includes desert trails within a short drive or metro rideaway.
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