Despite the Abundance of Trail Apps, Guidebooks are Holding Their Own
Smartphone trail apps have become ubiquitous on hiking trails, but guidebooks still hold a strong corner of the market
New Montana Trail Connects 1,500 Miles of Existing Routes
The new Montana Trail connects 1,500 miles of existing Montana routes from the Continental Divide to the prairie.
Gila River Middle Fork-West Fork Loop
The Gila River Loop (Middle Fork-West Fork) is a 45-mile loop through the Gila Wilderness of New Mexico that can be hiked in 3-5 days. It features frequent river crossings, soaring canyon views and potential for additional miles or side trips.
Inner-Pemi Loop Trail
New Hampshire’s Inner-Pemi Loop is located on old railroad beds from logging operations in the Pemigewasset Wilderness. This trail is moderately difficult, best hiked in summer / fall, and can be done in two days
Three Lightweight Trail Shoes, and Which Might Be Best for You
Hikers shopping for new trail shoes face a bewildering array of choices. We compare three new models to help narrow down the choices
The Best Time to Fine-Tune Your Backpacking Gear is During a Backpacking Trip
Next time you’re out on the trail, take note of what’s working and what isn’t in your backpacking gear. Then, work on fine-tuning it.
Biden Expands Bears Ears, Restores Grand Staircase to Full Size
Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in southern Utah, two vast swaths of red rock canyons at the heart of land protection in the West, were restored to full size by President Joe Biden on Friday. Biden also used his executive authority to restore environmental protections covering the Northeast Read more…
Thru-Hiking the Long Trail Over a Decade
Our editor has completed the Long Trail, a thru-hike 10 years in the making. Here are his reflections
Big SEKI (Sequoia/Kings Canyon) Loop
The Big SEKI Loop is a 155-mile loop in the High Sierra in California that can be modified in multiple ways. The route was created originally as an alternative to John Muir Trail and can be hiked in 7-17 days.
Northern California National Forests Reopen After Fire Closures
All national forests in California have been closed to public use as wildfires rage across the state.