‘Tis the season for longer days and spending more time outdoors. ⁠ ⁠ A company called Why This Place has done the research to rank the top 10 US states for getting out and trekking (or stolling) through nature. The experts analyzed five factors that, in their view, “contribute to an optimal hiking experience” and gave each of the 50 states a score out of 100 to create their “Hiking Index," according to the report shared with Thrillist. You’ll never guess what East Coast state is #5 on this list 👀⁠ ⁠ Did your go-to spot make this list? Where’s your favorite hike and what makes it so great? Click the link in bio to find out and to plan your next trek. ⁠ ⁠ 📸: abbs_madd⁠ ⁠ #hiking #besthikingspots #gohiking #hikingspots #placestohike #gohike #takeahike #nature #photography #naturespots #placestogo #travel