Trail guides and planning tips for epic, exciting, and challenging trails in the United States and around the world.
California
Desolation Wilderness Grand Loop: 4+ Day Backpacking Route For Ambitious Hikers
Bighorn Gorge Hiking Guide | Death Valley National Park
North Coast Ridge to Cone Peak: Epic Ventana Wilderness Ridge Hike
Tahoe Rim Trail: 7 Day Lightweight Backpacking Itinerary and Tips
Hardest and Highest Hill Hikes in the SF Bay Area
Cactus to Clouds Hiking Guide (+ Must-Know Safety Info)
Cone Peak Hiking Guide: From Sea to Sky Near Big Sur
Mineral King Loop: Four Gorgeous Backpacking Routes (With Maps)
The Peakbagger’s Guide to California’s 14ers
How to Hike Mount Tallac in Gorgeous South Lake Tahoe
Pacific Northwest
Timberline Trail: Guide to Backpacking Around Mt. Hood
Backpacking Guide: Southern Eagle Cap Wilderness Loop
Loowit Trail: Guide to Backpacking Around Mount St. Helens
Broken Top Loop Backpacking Guide (Three Sisters Wilderness, OR)
Devil’s Dome Loop Backpacking Guide (North Cascades, WA)
Outdoorsy Things to do in Bend, Oregon
John Muir Trail
John Muir Trail Step-by-Step Planning Guide
What I Wish I’d Known Before Hiking the John Muir Trail
18 Day John Muir Trail Itinerary from Lyell Canyon
How Long Will It Take to Hike the john Muir Trail?
The Most Popular Sleeping Pads for Backpacking: Lessons from the JMT
The Most Popular Backpacking Packs: Lessons from the John Muir Trail
John Muir Trail vs Tahoe Rim Trail: Comparing Two Epic California Thru Hikes
Arizona Trail
Interview: Dan Scarpino on Thru Hiking, Van Life, and Making Space for Big Adventures
Hiking the Arizona Trail: Answers to Essential Questions
Arizona Trail Thru Hike Gear List: What Worked and What Didn’t
Water on the Arizona Trail: Tips for Planning, Caching, and Filtering
My Arizona Trail Thru Hike Resupply Plan and Notes
Colorado Trail
Interview: Dan Scarpino on Thru Hiking, Van Life, and Making Space for Big Adventures
Colorado Trail Resupply Guide: Sample Plans Based on Pace and Style
The Best Segments of the Colorado Trail
Colorado Trail Thru Hiking Gear List: What Worked and What Didn’t
Hiking the Colorado Trail: Answers to Essential Questions
Tahoe Rim Trail
Bikepacking Bones to Blue: Singletrack Trial By Fire around Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Rim Trail: 7 Day Lightweight Backpacking Itinerary and Tips
John Muir Trail vs Tahoe Rim Trail: Comparing Two Epic California Thru Hikes
Outdoorsy US Destinations
Driving Seven Mile Rim Jeep Trail in Moab – What to Expect
How to Visit Jarbidge, Nevada’s Most Remote Mountain Mining Town
Ultimate Guide to Pinnacles National Park
How to Visit Bruneau Canyon Overlook in Southern Idaho
7 Unique Geological Wonders to Visit in Central Oregon
Best of Joshua Tree National Park for Outdoor Adventure Lovers
Outdoorsy Things to do in Bend, Oregon
Lost Sierra Adventure Guide: Outdoorsy Fun in California’s Secret Mountains
6 SoCal Desert Destinations Perfect for Outdoor Adventures
Death Valley in Winter: A Hiking and Biking Multisport Desert Adventure
Africa Hikes
Hell’s Gate National Park: Bicycle Safari and Slot Canyon Hiking in Kenya
Where to Go Hiking in West Africa
Choosing the Best Kilimanjaro Route: A Detailed Comparison
Hike Mount Nimba Reserve in Liberia: an abandoned mining site and tri-country border near the highest Peak in West Africa
How Hard Is Climbing Kilimanjaro?
From Kedougou to Maliville: A Fascinating Trek Across a Remote West African Border
Climbing Mount Bintumani: Raw Adventure on Sierra Leone’s Highest Mountain
