Best American Cities for Hiking in 2022

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15. Escondido, CA
> Hiking access: 18
> Hiking quality: 34
> Hiking supplies access: 136
> Climate rank: 5
> Safety rank: 81
> Overall score: 57.7

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14. Honolulu, HI
> Hiking access: 25
> Hiking quality: 26
> Hiking supplies access: 13
> Climate rank: 2
> Safety rank: 197
> Overall score: 58.9

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13. San Jose, CA
> Hiking access: 17
> Hiking quality: 25
> Hiking supplies access: 44
> Climate rank: 9
> Safety rank: 110
> Overall score: 59.1

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12. San Francisco, CA
> Hiking access: 31
> Hiking quality: 29
> Hiking supplies access: 5
> Climate rank: 9
> Safety rank: 11
> Overall score: 60.2

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11. Santa Rosa, CA
> Hiking access: 28
> Hiking quality: 6
> Hiking supplies access: 71
> Climate rank: 1
> Safety rank: 184
> Overall score: 60.3