6 Family-Friendly US Hikes with Nearby Charging Stations

Hiking with your family can be incredibly rewarding—but it can also be difficult, especially in an electric vehicle. We all want to give our kids some core memories in some of the most beautiful places on earth, but toddlers with big feelings won’t like waiting for you to find a nearby charging station after a long day on the trail. Thankfully, there are plenty of child-friendly hikes that are equipped with nearby charging stations suitable for an electric SUV like the All-New, All-Electric 2026 Jeep_® Recon.

Here are six easy family adventures that are within a 10-minute drive of an EV charging station.

Charging Station:
Zion National Park Lodge
1 Zion Canyon Scenic Dr
Springdale, UT 84767

Located just 1 minute by car from the charging stations at the Zion National Park Lodge, this 2.2-mile (3.5-kilometer) hike along the Lower Emerald Pools Trail leads to inspirational waterfalls that will have your family gasping with delight. The trail itself is paved, though there are minor drop-offs along the way, so caution is advised. Once you’ve taken in your fill of the falls, you can return the way you came or try the more challenging Kayenta Trail back—but due warning, the latter option might be a little challenging for tiny hikers.

Charging Station:
Yosemite Valley Lodge
9006 Yosemite Lodge Dr.
Yosemite Valley, CA 95389

Not only is the Lower Yosemite Falls Trail an easy 1.2-mile (1.9-kilometer) hike that’s accessible for children, but it also includes a true spectacle among waterfall hikes: Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall in North America (and fifth-tallest in the world). The real question is seasonal hiking–like all waterfalls in Yosemite, this one’s dry from about July to October. But the trail can also be a little slippery if there’s any snow or ice left over from the winter, so you should pack some good boots for your little guys if you’re there on the early side of spring. Best of all, the Yosemite Valley Lodge and its Level 2 EV chargers are a 6-minute walk from the trailhead, making your transition from charging to hiking an easy one.

Charging Station:
ChargePoint
120 Highlands Dr
Carmel, CA 93923

So often we hear “hike” and think “mountains,” but the Point Lobos Loops is an excellent seaside trek full of tidepools, huge ocean views and key tourist points throughout the Reserve. Along the loop you can find Sea Lion Point, named for the sea lions that you can spot sunning themselves in the area. Just don’t be a hero–the full loop is 6.2 miles (about 10 kilometers), so tired little legs may keep you from seeing it all on your first trip. Your nearest EV charging station is also 3 minutes away by car, so you’ll be plugging in before your kids have even had a chance to doze off.