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Photo gallery of the most scenic hike views across U.S. national and state parks — two photos per park. Replace image paths and captions as needed.

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Rocky Mountain National Park

Sky Pond cirque glow — glassy water, spires, and first light.
Sky Pond cirque glow — glassy water, spires, and first light. Park: Rocky Mountain • Viewpoint: Sky Pond area
Flattop–Hallett panorama — layered ridgelines and big western sky.
Flattop–Hallett panorama — layered ridgelines and big western sky. Park: Rocky Mountain • Viewpoint: Dream Lake Trail End
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Great Smoky Mountains

Mortons overlook — soft blue layers at the sunset rolling to the horizon
Mortons overlook — soft blue layers at the sunset rolling to the horizon. Park: Great Smoky Mountains • Mortons overlook
Smokies scenic view
The smoky mountains... Park: Great Smoky Mountains • Viewpoint: Kuwohi trailhead
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Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon scenic view — South Rim Trail
South Rim Trail — The Grand Canyon Park: Grand Canyon • Viewpoint: South Rim Trail
Grand Canyon scenic view — View on Indian Gardens
South Rim Trail — View on Indian Gardens Park: Grand Canyon • Viewpoint: South Rim Trail
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Zion National Park

Zion scenic view — Crawford Arch-
Crawford Arch-Freestanding rock arch located high in the mountains, accessible by challenging hike. Park: Zion • Viewpoint: Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel
Zion scenic view — Temple of Sinawava
Tall sandstone amphitheater & trailhead for the popular Riverside Walk & Narrows hiking trails. Park: Zion • Viewpoint: Temple of Sinawava
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Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce scenic view — Navajo Loop hoodoos
Hoodoo city — Navajo Loop spires glowing in morning light. Park: Bryce Canyon • Viewpoint: Rim Trail
Bryce scenic view — Queens Garden formations
Queens Garden amphitheater — sculpted fins and winding paths. Park: Bryce Canyon • Viewpoint: Queens Garden Trial
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Valley of Fire State Park

Valley of Fire scenic view —Fire Wave
Fire Wave curves — candy-striped sandstone rolling to the horizon. Park: Valley of Fire • Viewpoint: Fire Wave Trail
Valley of Fire scenic view — White Domes slot and formations
White Domes — slots, fins, and glowing corridors of stone. Park: Valley of Fire • Viewpoint: White Domes
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Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah scenic view — Old Rag summit
Old Rag summit — granite playground over rolling Blue Ridge. Park: Shenandoah • Viewpoint: Old Rag
Shenandoah scenic view — Little Stony Man overlook
Little Stony Man — sunset banding the valleys in gold and violet. Park: Shenandoah • Viewpoint: Little Stony Man
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Great Falls Park

Great Falls scenic view — roaring Potomac from the overlooks
Potomac roars through Mather Gorge — froth and schist walls. Park: Great Falls • Viewpoint: Overlooks
Great Falls scenic view — Billy Goat Trail
Billy Goat Trail scrambles — classic DMV adventure beside the falls. Park: C&O Canal / Great Falls • Viewpoint: Billy Goat Trail
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Acadia National Park

Acadia scenic view — Bee Hive Top
Bee Hive Top — A breathtaking view that is worth the hike Park: Acadia • Viewpoint: Bee Hive Trail
Acadia scenic view — sunrise from Cadillac Mountain
Schoodic Point — This is where rocks meet the ocean. Park: Acadia • Viewpoint: Schoodic Point
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