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Discover hiking sources that help you understand a route, prepare appropriately and choose your next walk.
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The Trek
The Trek covers the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail and thru-hiking in general, with trail news and gear coverage.
Why it is here: Long-distance trail coverage for hikers planning or following a thru-hike.
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HikingGuy
HikingGuy offers trail guides, hiking skills and trail-tested gear reviews from professional guide Cris Hazzard.
Why it is here: Guide-written trail advice and gear tests for hikers planning outings.
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Section Hiker
Section Hiker is a hiking and backpacking site with trail guides, gear reviews and outdoor skills articles.
Why it is here: Gear reviews and skills articles for hikers, especially in mountain terrain.
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Clever Hiker
CleverHiker publishes backpacking, hiking and camping gear reviews and tutorials.
Why it is here: Gear reviews and how-to guides for people building a backpacking kit.
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Bearfoot Theory
Bearfoot Theory is an outdoors site whose hiking section covers trails, gear and tips for growing hiking skills.
Why it is here: Hiking tips and trail ideas for people building confidence outdoors.
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American Hiking Society
American Hiking Society is a nonprofit that promotes and protects foot trails and surrounding lands in the United States.
Why it is here: Trail advocacy and conservation news for hikers who want to protect the paths they use.
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REI
REI's Uncommon Path hike archive publishes hiking guides and outdoor tips from the outdoor retail co-op.
Why it is here: Retailer-written hiking guides and gear advice for people planning trail outings.
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Florida Hikes
A guide to trails in Florida for hiking, biking and paddling. Includes trail information and ideas for outdoor trips around the state.
Why it is here: State-wide trail information for Florida, covering hiking along with biking and paddling.
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Trail to Peak
A site of hiking trail guides with route descriptions and trip planning information. Useful for hikers choosing a trail.
Why it is here: Trail-by-trail guides that help hikers pick a route and prepare for it.
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Long Distance Hiker
A site about long-distance hiking, covering long trails and the planning and gear that go with them. Useful for people considering a multi-week walk.
Why it is here: Focused on long-distance trails and thru-hiking, a different scale from day-hike guides.
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SoCal Hiker
A hiking site for Southern California, with trail write-ups and hike ideas around the region. Useful for locals and visitors choosing a hike.
Why it is here: Regional trail coverage for Southern California, from one local hiking publication.
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Modern Hiker
A Southern California hiking blog with trail guides and hike write-ups. Useful for readers looking for walks near Los Angeles and the surrounding area.
Why it is here: Trail write-ups for the Los Angeles area with practical details for planning a hike.
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IndiaHikes
The trekking organisation IndiaHikes publishes this blog of articles about treks, preparation and the Himalayan outdoors. Useful for people planning a trek in India.
Why it is here: Trek guidance and articles for hiking in India, especially the Himalaya.
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Vancouver Trails
A blog about hiking in southwest British Columbia, with trail write-ups around Vancouver and nearby mountains. Useful for locals and visitors planning a hike.
Why it is here: Detailed local trail coverage for the Vancouver region and the surrounding mountains.
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10Adventures
The blog of an adventure travel company, with guides to destinations and trips including hiking and trekking. Useful for readers planning an active holiday.
Why it is here: Active-trip articles that cover hiking destinations and what to expect on the trail.
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NJ Hiking
A New Jersey hiking resource with trail guides, photos, videos and a map for finding hikes. Useful for people looking for trails in the state.
Why it is here: A state-focused trail database for New Jersey with maps and trail guides.
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Day Hikes Near Denver
A guide to day hikes near Denver, Colorado, built to help families and hikers find trails quickly. Useful for planning a short outing from the city.
Why it is here: Day-hike listings around Denver for people who want a trail without a long trip.
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AZ Utopia
An Arizona hiking blog with illustrated posts on hikes across the state, written with easy descriptions for varied levels. Useful for anyone choosing a trail in Arizona.
Why it is here: Illustrated trail write-ups for Arizona hikes, covering a range of difficulty levels.
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Hike 734
A blog with write-ups of trails in Glacier National Park in Montana. Useful for visitors planning hikes in the park.
Why it is here: Park-specific trail coverage for Glacier National Park, down to individual hikes.
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Canadian Rockies Trail Guide
A hiking blog and trail guide for the Canadian Rockies. Useful for people planning hikes in the Banff and Jasper area and nearby parks.
Why it is here: Regional trail coverage for the Canadian Rockies, from hike descriptions to planning notes.
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Hiking in Finland
A site about hiking in Finland, covering trails, national parks and wilderness areas. Useful for visitors planning walks in Finnish nature.
Why it is here: Country-specific trail information for Finland, a destination that is easy to overlook.
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Wildland Trekking
The blog of Wildland Trekking, a guiding company, with posts on hiking, adventure and travel. Useful for readers planning outdoor trips.
Why it is here: Hiking and adventure articles from a guiding company that works on the trails it writes about.
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PMags
A site of practical advice on hiking, backpacking, ski touring, packrafting and camping. Useful for people building outdoor skills and planning trips.
Why it is here: Practical backpacking and hiking guidance from an outdoors writer, with gear and trip notes.
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The Ultralight Hiker
A site on ultralight hiking and backpacking, with advice on carrying less weight for walks and camping trips. Useful for hikers rethinking their gear.
Why it is here: Ultralight gear and technique, for hikers who want to carry less on the trail.
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