Hiker

Hiking to Willow Lake and the summits of Kit Carson and Challenger

Completing a thru-hike will be one of the most profoundly rewarding achievements of your life. You’ll spend months communing with nature , build jaw-dropping endurance , and develop lasting friendships along the way. Mustering up the courage

The Pacific Crest Trail's best section hikes for the desert PCT section. Whether you want to spend a weekend or weeks on the PCT, you'll find it here.

Get the skinny on each of the 14 Appalachian Trail state sections: mileages, terrain, highlights, and expert advice to make your hike a success.

Find out the BEST hiking shoes for women and men in 2022! Plus, learn how to choose the right pair of hiking shoes and how to prevent blisters.

For the sake of your spine and your sanity, heed these rules

These men and women were photographed as they thru-hiked the 2,175-mile Appalachian Trail, from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mt. Katahdin, Maine. They each walked more than 2,000 miles—enduring the Smokies, the Shenandoahs, and the White Mountains—to get

These are the absolute MUST DO beginner-friendly Washington hikes! Ranging from easy to more challenging and a variety from around the state and every season.

Our hiking for beginners guide shows you how to: find easy hikes, a hiking buddy and more so that you'll have a great day when you start hiking.

Completing a thru-hike will be one of the most profoundly rewarding achievements of your life. You’ll spend months communing with nature , build jaw-dropping endurance , and develop lasting friendships along the way. Mustering up the courage