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  1. Favorite city and town hiking vistas in the West

    From years of travel, here are my favorite city/town vistas from the western half of the United States. Blessed with many mountain chains and varied topography, numerous places in the American West can be observed and appreciated from a higher elevation.

    Aside from listing the city or town, the names of the peaks and vista(s) are also provided. Nearly all of these were hiked, while some can also be reached by motor vehicle. As other city/town vistas are seen over time across the American West, the favorites will be added to this list. Peace and enjoy!

    TOWNS

    Sedona, Arizona – from the Sedona View Trail and just about anywhere else. – Added 3/20/25

    Manitou Springs, Colorado – from hiking Iron Mountain

    Durango, Colorado – from hiking Smelter Mountain

    Salida, Colorado – from hiking “S” Mountain

    Tonopah, Nevada – from hiking Oddie Mountain

    Bisbee, Arizona – from hiking the “Bisbee 1000 Great Stair Climb” route

    Silver City, New Mexico – from hiking Boston Hill Open Space

    Green Mountain Falls, Colorado – from hiking Mount Dewey

    CITIES

    El Paso, Texas – from walking to the Scenic Drive overlook at Murchison Rogers Park

    Colorado Springs, Colorado – from hiking Iron Mountain, Mt. Cutler, to Inspiration Point at Seven Falls, or hiking/driving/riding cog train up Pikes Peak. This view is from Inspiration Point.

    San Diego, California – from driving/hiking to Old Point Loma Lighthouse

    Los Angeles, California – from hiking Griffith Observatory Hill and Mt. Hollywood

    San Francisco, California – from hiking or biking across the Golden Gate Bridge

    Tucson, Arizona – from hiking or driving to Sentinel “A” Mountain

    Albuquerque, New Mexico – from hiking or driving to Sandia Crest or from hiking Petroglyphs National Monument. This view is from Sandia Crest.

    Santa Fe, New Mexico – from hiking Sun or Moon Mountains or other peaks on the Dale Ball Trails network

    Carson City, Nevada – from hiking “C” Hill

    Glendale, California – from hiking Mt. Hollywood

    Las Cruces, New Mexico – from hiking Tortugas Mountain

    Phoenix, Arizona – from hiking South Mountain

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