TrailMates Trail Guides
1,488 guides covering major hiking metros across the US — from specific trail beta to seasonal picks, permits, safety, and finding companions in your city.
Trail Guides
Specific trail guides — distance, elevation, permits, difficulty, and what to expect on each one.
Browse trail guides →Hiking Companion Guides
How to find a hiking partner in your city. Local context, safety, and TrailMates features.
Browse hiking companion guides →Permit & Access Guides
Permit-required trails. How the systems work, when to apply, and what to do if you don't get a slot.
Browse permit & access guides →Difficulty & Fitness Guides
Best beginner / intermediate / advanced / expert hikes by region or city.
Browse difficulty & fitness guides →Seasonal Hiking Guides
Spring wildflowers, summer sunrise, fall color, winter snow — the right hikes for the right time.
Browse seasonal hiking guides →Safety & Community Guides
Solo safety, women hiking, dog-friendly, night hikes, heat safety — by region.
Browse safety & community guides →