The hiking vs walking difference is simpler than most beginner guides make it: hiking happens on natural, unpaved terrain. Walking…
Browsing: Getting Started
Never hiked before? Start here. We answer the questions you’re too embarrassed to ask—from how far to walk, to who moves out of the way on the trail.
How long to hike 5 miles? On flat, maintained trail, most beginners finish in 2.5 to 3.5 hours. Add 700…
How long does it take to hike 3 miles? On a flat, maintained trail, most beginners finish in 1.5 to…
What trail markers mean? The short answer: they tell you where the trail goes, when it’s about to change direction,…
Trail difficulty ratings explained in one sentence: they’re relative, inconsistent across platforms, and almost always measured against the average of…
How far should a beginner hike? The honest answer is 2 to 4 miles, with 3 miles being the sweet…