https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/talon-4
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/escape-2-disc
The Escape is obviously a lot more road-oriented and seems to have a slightly better (higher-quality) drive train but for the sort of riding the OP described, either should work. If I already had the Talon I’d probably invest in some fat slicks and maybe a taller stem and just ride the thing.