Trail travel guides and adventure inspiration from hiking destinations worldwide. Planning tips for international routes and multi-day adventures.
The PCT runs 2,147 miles from the Campo terminus near San Diego to Cascade Locks, Oregon. How to reach the start and what the walk north really takes.
Read articleEthiopia's Simien Mountains: UNESCO World Heritage plateaus at 3,000–4,550 m, endemic gelada baboons and fewer than 15,000 trekkers per year worldwide.
Read articleJordan Trail: 650 km through Wadi Rum and Petra. In 2026, the 5–7-day Wadi Rum to Petra section is the best starting point for first-time trekkers.
Read articleArmenia is 2026's most underrated hiking destination in the Caucasus. The Transcaucasian Trail, 4,090m Mount Aragats and Dilijan's forest monasteries reward early visitors.
Read articleBulgaria's Rila and Pirin mountains offer Alpine-quality hiking at 20–30% of Swiss Alps costs. Seven Rila Lakes, Pirin Traverse and Musala summit guide.
Read articleSardinia has Europe's deepest canyon, wild coastal trails and mountain routes reaching 1,834 m. Complete 2026 guide to the best hikes and travel tips.
Read articleThe K2 Base Camp trek crosses the Baltoro Glacier to 5,000 m, passing Concordia and four 8,000 m peaks. Here's how to plan it in 2026.
Read articleKilimanjaro is Africa's highest peak at 5,895m and the world's highest walkable summit. Routes, costs and 2026 permit changes explained.
Read articleThe Manaslu Circuit covers 177 km around Nepal's eighth-highest peak, crossing the 5,106 m Larkya La — with far fewer trekkers than Annapurna.
Read articleJebel Shams at 3,009 m is Oman's highest peak and home to the Balcony Walk, an 8 km trail above the Grand Canyon of Arabia.
Read articleTaiwan has 268 peaks above 3,000 m and one of Asia's best trail networks. This 2026 guide covers Yushan, Taroko Gorge, permits and when to plan your trip.
Read articleFinland has 40 national parks, all free to enter. The Karhunkierros Bear Trail (80 km, 5–7 days) is the flagship route, with midnight sun June–July.
Read articleGermany's Black Forest has 23,000 km of marked trails and the iconic 285 km Westweg route. This 2026 guide covers the best hikes and planning tips.
Read articleHiking in Ireland is Europe's best-kept secret — the Kerry Way and Wicklow Way offer mountain scenery and near-empty trails, even in peak summer 2026.
Read articleIndonesia's 17,500 islands include 127 active volcanoes and some of the most dramatic hiking terrain on earth. Rinjani (3,726 m) and Ijen (2,386 m blue fire) are the two unmissable trails in 2026.
Read articleBest hiking in Greece 2026: Mount Olympus, Samaria Gorge, Vikos Gorge and the Menalon Trail — routes, seasons and what gear to bring.
Read articleLadakh's Markha Valley trek crosses three 5,000 m passes and ancient Buddhist monasteries. Complete 2026 guide to permits, stages, gear and costs from Leh.
Read articleColombia's hiking trails range from cloud forest day hikes to 5,000 m volcanoes. Here's what to hike, what it costs and when to go in 2026.
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