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I explore trails for a living – here are 5 reasons why a long-distance day hike is my favorite type of adventure
By Julia Clarke published
More satisfying than a short hike and less gear-intensive than a backpacking trip, a long-distance day hike hits all the bases

What is the Haute Route? All your hiking questions answered
By Julia Clarke published
The Haute Route might not be the most famous long-distance trail in the Alps or even the longest, but it’s worth looking into if you love hiking

Hiker survives icy plunge after falling into Scottish gorge
By Alex Foxfield published
A lone walker tells of how he survived falling into freezing water at a popular Scottish beauty spot

Beat the heat, cold and crowds with a flip flop thru-hike
By Julia Clarke published
A flip flop thru-hike offers a non-traditional approach to long-distance walking that allows hikers to avoid weather extremes and beat the crowds

The Continental Divide Trail: America’s most remote long trail
By Julia Clarke last updated
The Continental Divide Trail serves up genuine solitude in the Rocky Mountains, for those foot soldiers brave enough to undertake its rugged challenge

What is section hiking? How to tackle a big trail bite by bite
By Julia Clarke published
We explain the seven main advantages of section hiking over thru-hiking and discuss how to get started by tackling a bit at a time

The Triple Crown of hiking: long distance walking’s highest honor
By Julia Clarke published
What is the Triple Crown of hiking? We explain the designation for completing America's three longest trails, and how many pairs of shoes it takes to do it

Hiking near London: six spellbinding hikes just a stone’s throw from the capital
By Alex Foxfield published
There's magnificent hiking near London – from spectacular coast walks across iconic cliffs to rambles on the Chiltern and Greensand Hills, there’s something for everyone

Legendary 83 year-old hiker becomes oldest to complete the Appalachian Trail
By Julia Clarke published
A man known as “Nimblewill Nomad” has become the oldest hiker to complete the long-distance hiking trail at the age of 83

Collections from komoot: discover your next long-distance hiking adventure
By Sponsored Post published
Make the most of komoot’s content by building up your own library of route ideas, adapting existing hiking Tours to suit your own adventures, or taking inspiration from other komoot explorers
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