long distance trails

hiker's feet and legs — "What a lot of feelings" – Maine woman becomes first to solo hike gargantuan long distance trail Briana DeSanctis has been on the trail for two years in order to cross the US on foot

A sign on the Appalachian Trail points hikers to Mt Katahdin in Maine — "I walked through every weather condition imaginable" – hiker sets jaw-dropping new Triple Crown record The Georgia hiker says he only took four days off in order to complete the epic 7,514-mile journey in time

Woman Hiking to Upper Ice Lakes Basin — A quick guide to hiking the Colorado Trail With a decent pace and some understanding folks in your life, you could potentially hike the Colorado Trail without losing your job or destroying your marriage

Latest long distance trails news

Sign along Yosemite National Park Tioga Pass for the Pacific Crest Trail and John Muir trail

Is the John Muir Trail the perfect long distance hike?

By Julia Clarke published 13 March 23

The John Muir trail delivers outstanding beauty and challenge without the commitment of a longer trek

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Chelsey and Chris Stevens hike a section of the Florida Trail in Ocala National Forest

Winter is the perfect time to hike the Florida Trail

By Julia Clarke published 27 December 22

Taking you from the world-famous Everglades to the northwestern panhandle, the Florida Trail delivers a unique hiking adventure packed with exotic wildlife viewing and renowned biodiversity

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Hiker walking on mountain path, Yosemite, California

Beat the heat, cold and crowds with a flip flop thru-hike

By Julia Clarke published 15 December 22

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

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Take a hike on one of these 11 National Scenic Trails

By Julia Clarke published 15 October 22

Discover natural wonders and historic sites along the 11 National Scenic Trails with day hikes, section hikes and thru-hikes

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Hiking the West Highland Way

By Julia Clarke last updated 26 September 22

A guide to walking, eating and sleeping along Scotland’s original long distance hiking trail

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