Where to hike in December
14 long-distance trails in our database across 5+ countries have December in their best walking window. Here they are, with the average highs, lows and wet days you can expect.
| Trail | Distance | Avg high |
|---|---|---|
| Havasupai Trail United States · 1 day | 9.9 mi16 km | 56°F13°C |
| 4C National Recreation Trail United States · 2 days | 20 mi32 km | 65°F18°C |
| Arizona Trail United States · 49 days | 767 mi1,234 km | 65°F18°C |
| Florida National Scenic Trail - Panhandle Region United States · 25 days | 405 mi652 km | 65°F19°C |
| Lone Star Hiking Trail United States · 6 days | 96 mi155 km | 66°F19°C |
| Ozark Highlands Trail United States · 15 days | 226 mi364 km | 52°F11°C |
| Palmetto Trail: Fort Jackson Passage United States · 2 days | 16 mi26 km | 57°F14°C |
| Trail Between The Lakes United States · 2 days | 28 mi45 km | 65°F18°C |
| Annapurna Base Camp Trek Nepal · 2 days | 15.0 mi24 km | 49°F10°C |
| Langtang Trek Nepal · 2 days | 18 mi29 km | 43°F6°C |
| Bright Angel Trail United States · 1 day | 4.3 mi7 km | 56°F13°C |
| Via Francigena - 07 Lazio Italy · 17 days | 264 mi425 km | 55°F13°C |
| Aran Pirineos. Camino de Santiago Spain · 11 days | 153 mi247 km | 48°F9°C |
| Route 66 Cambodia · 5 days | 83 mi133 km | 88°F31°C |
Temperatures and wet days are long-term monthly averages from the climate normals we hold for each trail's midpoint — the same data behind every trail guide on HikeLoad. They describe a typical December, not a forecast: always check the actual outlook before you set off.
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