John Muir Trail
Everything filed under long trails in our adventure travel coverage, the 102 reports filed on it so far.
Long Trail Hikers Find Respite at White Horse Lodge
Thru-hikers on the Long Trail take a zero day at a Vermont lodge, focusing on gear replacement and consuming a massive food resupply after a tough...
Long Trail Hikers Use Bad Weather Alternate Route
Hikers on Vermont's Long Trail abandoned the main route due to a storm, using a safer descent suggested by Sugarbush resort staff after a night in a...
Thru-Hikers Confront Stench and Storm on Vermont's Long
A group of thru-hikers on the Long Trail push through a demanding 9.6-mile day, handling scent-based social encounters, a head injury from a fallen...
Wool Shirts Excel for Fall Trail Running Temperature Control
A trail runner details why they switch to wool-blend shirts for autumn runs, citing superior comfort, temperature regulation, and environmental...
Thru-Hiker Confronts the White Mountains' Legendary
An Appalachian Trail thru-hiker details the physical and mental test of New Hampshire's White Mountains, from the steep climbs of Moosilauke and the
Thru-Hiker Reflects on Appalachian Trail Journey
A hiker nearing the end of the Appalachian Trail reveals she began with almost no backpacking experience, arguing the trail is forgiving and the...
Thru-Hikers Find Community Late on the Colorado Trail
A hiker reports extreme isolation on the Colorado Trail this season, with a key pass seeing only 50-100 hikers daily in June.
PCT Hikers Embrace Overnight March Across Barren LA Aqueduct
Thru-hiker Josh Sanders describes the 17-mile LA Aqueduct section of the Pacific Crest Trail as a brutal, hot, and waterless desert crossing that most
Long Trail Hikers Reunite with Friend After Heavy Resupply
Hikers on Vermont's Long Trail manage a six-day food carry, recover a forgotten wallet, and celebrate a surprise reunion with a fellow trail friend...
Appalachian Trail Shelters Face Removal and Replacement
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is reducing the number of old shelters and installing tent pads to curb ecological damage from overuse, a shift...
PCTA Crest Runners Conclude 2026 Season
Pacific Crest Trail Association Crest Runners have ended their 2026 season, which involved patrolling the backcountry, educating hikers on Leave No...
Hexatrek Hiker Discovers Kayak Section on French Trail
A hiker on the long-distance Hexatrek in France details a day of trail diversions, a chance encounter revealing an upcoming kayak section, and seeking
PCT Hikers Find Joy in Rain-Soaked Goat Rocks Trek
A group of Pacific Crest Trail hikers endure days of cold rain and fog through Washington's Goat Rocks Wilderness, discovering a focused camaraderie...
PCT Hiker Encounters Aggressive Mice, Glaciers in Washington
A Pacific Crest Trail hiker's journey through southern Washington featured aggressive wildlife, a glacier slide, and trail closures due to wildfires
Hiker Navigates Enchantments Permit Limits and Stevens Pass
A Pacific Crest Trail hiker describes a multi-day trip in Washington's Enchantments, constrained by a camping permit, and a day hike from Stevens Pass
Slovenia's 191-Mile Water Trail Offers Thru-Hike
The Kamnik-Savinja Alps Water Trail is a 191-mile loop in Slovenia connecting over 200 springs, rivers, and waterfalls across 11 stages.
PCT Hikers Reach Timberline Lodge After 2,100 Miles
A group of Pacific Crest Trail hikers, including the author 'Redrum,' completed an 18-mile, 4,000-foot climb to reach Timberline Lodge near Mount...
Solo Hiker Finds Companionship on Colorado Trail Finish
A thru-hiker reflects on finishing the 484-mile Colorado Trail, contrasting the let solitude of solo hiking with the shared joy of finishing the
Thru-Hiker Survives White Mountains and Southern Maine
A thru-hiker recounts the extreme physical challenge and scenic rewards of the Appalachian Trail's White Mountains and Southern Maine sections...
PCT Hikers Share Period Gear and Packing Strategies
Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers detail practical gear choices for managing menstruation on the 2,650-mile trek, covering reusable cups, disposal...
Thru-Hikers Find Shelter and Community at Camp Jonah
A group of Pacific Crest Trail hikers, stalled by a major rainstorm, finds an unexpected haven and forms a new 'tramily' at a former school turned
PCT Hiker Logs 30-Mile Day on Flat Oregon Terrain
A Pacific Crest Trail hiker describes a fast, 30-mile day in Oregon with minimal elevation gain, detailing encounters with wildlife, scenic views of...
Hikers Revisit Stratton Pond After 51 Years
A hiker returns to Stratton Pond on the Appalachian Trail after five decades, sharing the experience with companions.
PCT Hiker Enters Washington, Finds a Grueling New Rhythm
A Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiker crosses from Oregon into Washington, documenting the immediate increase in trail difficulty, humidity, and elevation...