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The 15 Best Long-Distance Trails in the US
When it comes to hiking long distances, there are countless trails to choose from. The US alone offers hundreds of unique hiking experiences with every kind of natural setting you...
8 Reasons the AT is the Easiest Triple Crown Trail for First-Time Thru-Hikers
Thru-hiking the AT, PCT, or CDT is hard, but which one is easiest? Here are 8 reasons why first-time thru-hikers should choose the AT.
Carl “Professor” Stanfield: Reflections on the Calendar Year Triple Crown
In 2022, I set out to backpack more miles in a calendar year than had ever been done. My goal was to average nearly 30 miles a day over 365...
Starting at Crazy Cook Monument in New Mexico (April 28)
The Continental Divide Trail has a few starting points to choose from (for a north-bounder). The most popular choice is to start at Crazy Cook Monument in southern New Mexico,...
Walking Distance #09 | Hiking with Kids ft. Gayheart Family, Percy Family & Heather Balogh Rochfort
In this episode of Walking Distance presented by The Trek and hosted by Blissful Hiker (Alison Young), we are joined by Jason Gayheart, Heather Balogh Rochfort, and Kayla and Fynleigh...
10 Ways I’m (Emotionally) Preparing For The CDT
First, thank you to the trees back East where I grew up. Thank you to the lakes, the loons, and the cold winters of my teenage years further North. Thank...
Uncertainty and Strife: Thru-Hiking Permits in the Time of COVID-19
As 2020 winds down, a third wave of COVID-19 infections is engulfing the United States, with the number of daily cases more than tripling over the previous August high and...
Trail-Related Closures, Reopenings Due to COVID-19
(Updated 7 a.m.. MT, May 28) The Trek is committed to providing the latest news on trail-related closures, postponements, and cancellations due to the COVID-19 outbreak. If you know of...
Here’s How Trails Have Become Important Boosters for Local Economies
Sustained by more than half a century of vigorous growth, outdoor recreation has become one of the largest economic sectors of the American economy. Hiking, biking, hunting and fishing, water
How to Volunteer on The Triple Crown Trails This Summer
National Trails Day is right around the corner and you should be making your plans to ensure you're on a trail in some way, shape, or form on June 1st....