The HexaTrek is a 3,034 km route that winds through 14 national parks and many of the major mountain ranges in the country, from the Vosges to the Pyrenees. I thru-hiked the entire trail over four months, navigating everything from snowy alpine passes to scorching southern ridgelines, and I can confidently say this trail deserves a spot on your bucket list.
Read MoreRead our backpacking and thru-hiking guide to the Tahoe Rim Trail, a 174-mile hike in California and Nevada. We cover gear, permits, camping, water, logistics, and more.
Read MoreFind out what makes bikepacking the Lower Deschutes River Trail unique — and why it’s Oregon’s best trail for your first overnight mountain biking trip.
Read MoreThe Snowdonia Way is a new 97-to-122-mile route connecting must-see sights of Snowdonia National Park. This long-distance backpacking trip will take you through North and Mid Wales mountains, valleys, beaches, rivers, mountain ridges, and summits.
The Oceans to Lake Trail is a short, winter-friendly backpacking trip shared with the Florida Trail with beach, tropical plants, and more.
Read MoreA trip guide for the 160-mile loop along the Colorado Trail and Continental Divide Trail with trailheads, gear list, resupply trail towns and suggested itinerary
Read MoreThe Northville-Placid Trail (NPT) is an approximately 135-mile (218 km) route highlighting a less-traveled region of New York’s Adirondack Park. This north-south footpath links rivers, valleys, and remote lakes through the valleys and high plateaus of the Adirondack Wilderness.
Read MoreA guide to backpacking Hawai’i in Haleakalā National Park in Maui, including itineraries for the best 3-day overnight hikes in Haleakalā crater and to the summit
Read MoreFish scenic southern Colorado at one of the best fishing spots for wheelchair users. We cover rules/licenses, flies and gear, guided trips and disabled access
Read MoreWith a maximum elevation of 1,700’, the Chelan Lakeshore Trail is an excellent option for your first backpacking trip of the season.
Read MoreFor the past 400 days in quarantine, I have had the privilege of backpacking through a previously unexplored and uncharted territory called My Home. Here’s my survival guide to this exclusive and wildlife-filled destination.
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