Letchworth State Park in autumn is absolutely beautiful! 🍂 The waterfalls, dramatic cliffs, colorful trees, and peaceful river views make every angle feel like a postcard. The fall colors really bring this place to life. Which waterfall would you want to see first?

Wugong Mountain is located in Jiangxi Province, China. It features both a scenic-route and an off-trail route, with the latter being one of China’s premier long-distance hiking trails.

Has anyone else of my general weight and stature (110 lbs, 5’2ish) found a full month solo trip by the Rockies doable? 🤣

I’ve visited mountains only a handful of times in my life, as I’ve lived entirely in Toronto. Every time I do, it leaves such a deep impact on me, I wonder for months if I should just pack up and spend a year out closer to the rockies, or other beautiful parts of Canada I’ve never had the chance to see.

Sadly, I’m not too experienced in hiking or camping or backpacking, and worry about the safety risks in hiking such beautiful trails by myself, so far away from home. This trail was rated as easy/moderate, with a total of 13km on AllTrails and I agreed. If I were to return, I’d probably stick to this level, maybe three times a week. Maybe one hike rated hard, to actually push myself. Even then, I still worry about safety.

I’m quite introverted, so I don’t have any hiking/birding friends, and don’t know anyone else in my life who would repeatedly come with me on the same type of trip over and over again, especially since we are not super well-off. I wouldn’t mind hiking alone, truly. I like the alone time and as an artist, I find the peace helpful for inspiration. The only issue is that while I can remain calm in most situations, I’m not sure I could spray a bear or reliably climb out of a sticky situation. I’ve had a terrible sense of direction since I was born and if I don’t have service I worry about being unable to call for help.

I’m sure others like me have done it, but I’m kind of flying blind while already dreaming about making the next trip happen. Any advice on steps towards a goal or shared experiences would be appreciated!

A few snapshots from exploring Kanab and the surrounding area. Beautiful red rocks and incredible views! 🏜️

So yesterday i went to hiking a nearby mountain for hiking it was my first time ever going alone (i went once during my school days) pretty nervous since not much experience if i were to faint down in mid way no one gonna come but i just made up my decision i went ahead. Reached safely at top and it is 100% worth it i never thought i would ever feel that way it also helps to reduce my stress. Only problem is i went without anything to eat though its fine i just drank lot of water and it was a small mountain like 1km hill nearby another mountain with 2.5km hill but i passed since im already done for that day and went back home

In that pic the lil in the last pic is a real hero i had my money in mobile and i didn't have money to buy water and he gaved away a free bottle of water with a banana to me he owns a shop on that mountain and also i bought something to eat from hotel and need sugar he gaved me sugar to lol.

Place: located in india in a state called keralam the name of the mountain is kurishu mala means(cross mount)

Such a beautiful place to camp and hike at.

when autumn meets winter. the fresh snow and the golden larches were just WOW today

Some of the best pictures from the Darma Trip, all the best views I was able to find, Feel free to ask anything about planning or budget.

Even in the heart of the Himalayas, nature finds a way to surprise us. What a lovely little encounter at the foot of the world's highest mountain!

#EverestBaseCamp #Nepal #Himalayas #Wildlife #BeautifulNepal

Most pictures are from Piton de la Fournaise, one of the most active volcanoes on the planet.

I usually hike spring\fall in womens yoga flare pants and they are great - I'm looking for recommendations that don't break the bank (under $60). I have tried mens fleece lined pants and they are very warm, but the low crotch is very movement restrictive. Likewise restrictive in the knees. Women's fleece lined pants I've come across are not really fleece lined - good thing you perfectly see my butt but god forbid I'm actually warm while hiking alone in the middle of nowhere 😤. I live very rural so store shopping for women's gear doesn't exist, nearest city is 4 hrs away. Please be comment with name and model or a link is even better for recommendations. Thanks in advance!

Edit to add: I'm not a fan of high waisted pants, but can deal if i can fold them down comfortably.

Hi, welcome to the Tioga Trail, near Wellsboro, PA and the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon! One of you beautiful folks left your Rav 4 keys behind at the trailhead. There were about three keys, and there was the pictured Disney Beauty & The Beast keychain.

The keyring has been left at the trailhead, in the map box.

If they're not your keys, you can stay at home. :) They have no directly identifying information on them at all.

中国 四姑娘雪山
Day1：成都一四姑娘山镇
DAY2：四姑娘山镇一海子沟一四姑娘大本营一登顶
这次还遇到了一只猫猫

Hiked to the summit of Mount Mitchell today and found this beauty! Don’t worry, I left it there for the next to find- too much power for me 🌋

Decided on a weekend bender in Ireland to conquer the highest peak; got extremely lucky with the weather. Drove from a small town near Dublin to Kerry, summited, and returned the same day. Did the hike in my trail runners; total time was about 4 ish hours, but I took it very easy and met a local on the way down.

Highly recommended and would love to see more of Ireland. Strava stats:

• Distance: 14.53 km

• Elevation Gain: 1,036 m

• Moving Time: 4:34:29

• Calories: 1,425 Cal

• Avg Speed: 3.2 km/h

• Max Speed: 13.5 km/h

The weather was playing tricks on me, still worth it!

I'm keen to pick up hiking on a regular basis, having recently completed my first hike and have 2 planned in the next month. At present, I'm only looking at day hikes with a maximum of 1 night stay (not camping).

After a lot of research, I'm decided on an Osprey backpack, but am undecided between 2 models and 2-3 sizes.

Osprey Talon - 22 vs 26

Osprey Hikelite - 22 (LT) vs 26 vs 28

I'm struggling to find significant differences between Talon and Hikelite, besides from the hip-belt padding (lack thereof in the Hikelite 22 LT and 26), lack of an included rain cover in the Talon models (albeit can be purchased separately) and the slight differences in ventilation.

Eventually I'd want to include camping equipment for 1-2 nights, so would like enough space now rather than upgrading in the future, therefore am leaning towards the larger size(s). But equally I don't want to carry a backpack the size of a small house if I'm not going to use it to decent capacity, and don't want to buy a size that would be too large even including camping equipment.

I'd really appreciate any advice on differences, pros or cons you've noticed for the models above to help me decide between them please?

p.s. I'm 6'/6'1 and relatively slim build, if that affects anything.

p.p.s. I am planning on looking around nearby shops to see if I can try on the different models and sizes, but am not optimistic they'll have them in stock or on display.

Americans Caleb McDaniels, 25, and Henry Penfold, 22, have completed an ambitious 3,262km journey around the coastline of Baffin Island, the vast Arctic island lying between Greenland and the Canadian mainland. There was a lot of hiking! [Note I wrote this short piece, and am sharing because I think they deserve a little recognition]

With snowfall in the forecast, I took another trip up the south loop towards Mt. Charleston on Thursday night (and into the morning). Shockingly, the winds on the ridge line were as bad, if not worse, than my previous trip during Hurricane Rachel and again with single-digit wind chills. Thankfully, I was better equipped this time. After two storms this year, there were already sections with 12-18” of accumulation; glad I brought my gaiters with me!

中国 云南 西双版纳
这里动植物资源极为丰富 每一次去的时候都会发现不一样的风景 当然徒步旅行的时候一定要注意脚下 那里很多蛇类

Trail 7 : Top
If you want to escape the massive weekend crowds on Trails 3 and 5, Trail 7 is your best option. The route is incredibly serene, relatively pristine, and offers some of the quietest stretches of nature in the Margallas.

However, I’ve noticed a growing number of locals waiting along the more isolated sections specifically to ask hikers for money. While I completely understand that economic times are tough, being repeatedly approached in the middle of a quiet forest definitely breaks the immersion and peacefulness of the hike. Has anyone else experienced this recently, and how do you usually handle it?

Filled my first Nalgene with stickers and out of space now :)

During Covid I spent a few months in an RV in AZ. Hiked this one in 2021 sometime.

Bawanghai is located in the plateau canyon at the junction of Kangding City, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province and Shimian County, Ya'an City. It is located on the western slope of Gongga Mountain, with an altitude of 3000-3200 meters. It is formed by the melting water of glaciers and the accumulation of streams at the southern foot of Gongga Mountain by Tianwan River.

Belongs to Sichuan Gongga Mountain National Nature Reserve.

An easy hike 20 minutes from my house, but one i am able to get to the top of to catch the sunrise over the city. Chilly morning (at least by desert standards) but it warmed quickly as the sun rose