I prefer any place I actually get to go.

In all seriousness, my experience is pretty limited, and I don't think I'd be comfortable above tree line solo without more preparation. Nor would I be comfortable camping in snow or temps less than about 25F at the absolute lowest. I do like a bit of a view, even if only a few rolling hills or low bluffs, but I'll take what I can get. Though I haven't hiked any coastal areas, I bet the ocean would qualify as a decent view. But, hiking the closed-in pine forests of east Texas is better than not hiking!

My family lived for a very short time in Colorado when I was a baby, and the only memory I have of it from that time is the wildflowers on an open ridge in spring when there were still patches of snow in shaded areas. I've taken short trips to Colorado in the intervening years, but always for visits or to ski. I'd love to get back to hike sometime.