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Where's your next hiking trail going to take you?
Hiking to that hidden swimming hole that only a few people know about?
- To the top of a local peak?
- Through a dense enchanted forest you haven't seen before?
- To a deserted canyon where you spot a soaring golden eagle?
- To the Himalayas on the adventure of your life?
If you're like me, every trek is an adventure, no matter how many times you take the same trailhead. You could fill a book with the things you discover out on the trails.
There is something grounding and a primal feeling about being in the solitude of nature, surrounded by trees and wildlife, rocks, streams, and sky...
There is no replacement for it. It's a natural high.
A feeling that is humbling and empowering at the same time.
Sometimes you just need to feel alive, active, and push your body and mind to new heights.
When you find those trails where the stress of the daily grind just melts away, you start needing it more often, appreciating those places, and even protecting them.
Every since I was a teenager exploring the hills near my home in the San Francisco bay area, hiking has been a passion, and a balance to the rat race during the week.
In the name of building a real trekking community and offering the best resources for trail lovers, I created this site.
Whether you're a trekking novice or an experienced backpacker, hiking-trails-and-gear.com is your online base camp.
Want to preview the top gear before making that important decision to buy? Curious to find out about trails near you, clubs, and even adventures?
- Stay on course with maps and trail information.
- Find tips, books, guides, and other inspiration.
- Scope out solid guides and reviews for choosing the right gear for your budget.
- Veiw the always-growing knowledge base of real hikes by real trekkers like you and me.
- Join an ever-expanding community in the Forum, and offer your own trail wisdom.
- Maybe get inspired to take that adventure trip you've been dreaming of.
Tell the community about your favorite trek, or your most recent one. Don't forget to include a great photo, too!
Have an awesome trek--then let us know about it!
Your online trailhead starts here.
--your host, Rob Calderwood
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About Us The Story behind this site, your host, and contributors…
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YOUR Hikes! Hiking Trail Reviews by You... Your growing database of real hiking trail reviews by hikers like you and me. Post your hike and share your adventures with friends via Facebook and Twitter. It’s easy and free...
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The Hiking Forum: Participate in the Web’s Best Hiking Community Stay on track with the Web's best Hiking Forum. Ask your hiking questions, connect with a growing community of hikers, and find out more about the activity we love.
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Hiking Photos: Pics from the Trails Worth 1,000 Words Taking hiking photos goes hand in hand with venturing out on the trails. We all love to take pictures of the amazing sights from our treks. Share yours here!
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Hiking Trail Maps: 4 Places to Get the Right Map for Your Trek Find your way safely with the right map for your next hike. We point you towards our top 4 places to get hiking trail maps, including free maps.
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