If your idea of a vacation has become “Where can I get my steps in?” you’re not alone. According to Google Trends, searches for “walking club” reached a 10-year high in 2026, while “how to start running” hit an all-time high. Even more telling: “how to start training for a marathon” was the top trending “how to start” sports question over the past month, and searches for “trail running” reached an all-time high.
In other words, people are embracing the outdoors, and they’re looking for approachable ways to get moving. From scenic walks to serious trail runs, these destinations make it easy to build a little movement into your next getaway, without sacrificing the good stuff that comes after the workout.
Mountain Lodge Telluride | Telluride, Colorado
Tucked into a box canyon framed by 14,000-foot peaks, Telluride is an outdoor lover’s alpine playground, and Mountain Lodge puts the adventure practically outside your door. Perched at 9,000 feet among six acres of pine forest, the resort offers trail-out access to summer adventures throughout the San Juan Mountains.
Guests can step right onto scenic hiking and mountain biking trails or take the complimentary gondola to historic downtown for access to box-canyon treks, waterfalls and fly fishing. Whether the goal is a gentle ridge walk or a challenging high-altitude summit, there’s something for every level.
Back at the lodge, spacious log cabins, condominiums and lodge rooms offer a comfortable place to recharge. Guests can refuel with globally inspired mountain cuisine at Alloy Kitchen, soak in the year-round heated pool and hot tubs overlooking the San Juan Range or let the full-service concierge arrange guided excursions, trail recommendations and gear rentals.
Bolt Farm Treehouse | Whitwell, Tennessee
For an adults-only escape that’s all about “back to nature,” Bolt Farm Treehouse offers 55 acres of Tennessee wilderness with scenic hiking trails beginning right at the doorstep.
The retreat’s collection of treehouses, mirror cabins, geodomes and the first floating mirror accommodation in the U.S. places guests directly in the landscape. Private trails provide opportunities for leisurely hikes, quiet reflection and plenty of uninterrupted time outdoors. After a day of exploring, guests can retreat to private hot tubs or head to the cliffside Wellness Haven.
Park City, Utah
Park City is a year-round resort town where hiking and biking can easily fill the hours before the town’s restaurants, bars and entertainment take over after dark. The destination boasts approximately 400 miles of continuous, non-motorized recreational trails spanning two world-class mountain resorts and thousands of acres of preserved open space.
Park City Mountain, the largest ski resort in the United States at 7,300 acres, offers access to an expansive trail network, while the surrounding terrain ranges from alpine landscapes approaching 10,000 feet to rolling high desert. Park City has also been designated a Gold Level Ride Center by the International Mountain Bicycling Association, making it a particularly compelling choice.
Pendry Park City offers a modern take on the traditional lodge, with easy access to the mountain and a range of summer activities. Through in-house outfitter Compass Sports, guests can gear up for mountain trails with seasonal mountain bikes and e-bikes or arrange adventures including whitewater rafting, horseback riding and wildlife photography tours.
Washington School House offers a different kind of Park City experience. Built in 1889 and listed on the National Historic Registry, the boutique luxury hotel occupies one of the last surviving original schoolhouses in the United States. Its 12 suites sit just above Park Avenue, putting guests within easy reach of the city’s hiking, fly fishing, mountain biking, golf, dining and shopping.
Black Desert Resort | St. George, Utah
Set among the sandstone cliffs and black lava beds of Greater Zion, Black Desert Resort delivers a dramatic backdrop for an active getaway. The 600-acre resort offers sweeping views of Snow Canyon State Park, the Vermillion Cliffs and Red Mountain, along with more than six miles of hiking trails and access to more than 200 acres of preserved land.
Guests can join daily guided hikes across lava rock and slick rock or explore the towering red cliffs of Snow Canyon State Park by e-bike. For those ready to venture farther afield, full-day excursions to Zion National Park include curated trail hikes, scenic e-bike tours and seasonal treks through the iconic Narrows.
The resort’s experienced guides tailor excursions to each group, and when it’s time to come back down to earth, there are seven food and beverage outlets, the 15,000-square-foot Plume Spa & Wellness, an infinity-edge pool with cabanas and 21 pickleball courts.
