Useful trail links
Women’s hiking website. "Our purpose is to infect others with an enthusiasm for backpacking and long distance walking, and to give them some stories, links and references to make it easier"
"American Trails is the only national, nonprofit organization working on behalf of all trail interests, including hiking, bicycling, mountain biking, horseback riding, water trails, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, trail motorcycling, ATVs, snowmobiling and four-wheeling"
Appalachian Long Distance Hikers' Association (ALDHA)
A non-profit group of hikers devoted to promoting long distance hiking, especially on the Appalachian Trail
A non-profit group of hikers devoted to promoting long distance hiking, especially in the American West
Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC)
The AMC “promotes the preservation, enjoyment, and understanding of the mountains, forests, waters, and trails of the Appalachian region.”
A non-profit devoted to developing and protecting the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine
Appalachian Trail Days (Damascus, VA)
An annual May festival in Damascus, VA to celebrate the Appalachian Trail
Armstrong, Judy (Alpine Challenge Route)
In 2007 she hiked 4,074 miles in the French Southern Alps
Continental Divide Trail Alliance
A non-profit devoted to developing and protecting the Continental Divide Trail from Canada to Mexico
Continental Divide Trail Society
A non-profit devoted to developing and protecting the Continental Divide Trail from Canada to Mexico
A non-profit devoted to developing and protecting the East Coast Greenway in urban areas from Georgia to Maine
An international multidisciplinary professional society dedicated to the advancement of field research and exploration
A non-profit devoted to developing and protecting the Florida Trail
A source for volunteer-generated information about gasoline prices
The official website for Christine W. Hartmann’s books.
Information about Susan Strickland's Pembroke Welsh corgi kennels (Susan is Ron’s sister)
International Appalachian Trail
A non-profit devoted to developing and protecting the International Appalachian Trail
British outdoors journalist and expert on pork pies
A non-profit devoted to the protection, completion, and stewardship of the National Trails System
The Nomad not only hiked the transcontinental Sea-To-Sea Route but he also hosts an excellent C2C Website.
North Country Trail Association
A non-profit devoted to developing and protecting the North Country Trail from the AT to the CDT
Oboz Footwear is a Bozeman, Montana company that makes products that I love to use. I alternate between four different models, using at least one of them almost every day.
Pacific Crest Trail Association
A non-profit devoted to developing and protecting the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail from Canada to Mexico
Information about many Northwest hikes and trails
Pacific Northwest Trail Association (PNTA)
A non-profit that develops and protects the 1200-mile Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail and operates a youth training program
Brandon Wilson's world-wide treks are inspiring spiritual adventures
Pacific Northwest guidebook writer
2004-2005: first thru-hike of the 7700-mile Sea-To-Sea Route. 2005: Backpacker Magazine's "Person of the Year." 2007: National Geographic Adventure's "Adventurer of the Year"
Provides convenient access to hiking Websites with trail maps, trip reports, and photographs
A hiking community site for gear and trail reviews and for finding hiking companions
A prolific writer/photographer/adventurer with a passion for wilderness and mountains
Enertia TrailFoods meals are made by outdoor enthusiasts who share my passion for hiking in the great outdoors. I love the taste and convenience of TrailFoods, and I never tire of eating them.
Trailsnet.com is a non-profit Website and blog dedicated to informing people about our great variety of trails. Kevin Purdy especially enjoys “sharing information about long-distance bike trails such as the Great Allegheny Passage, C & O Canal Towpath, and Katy Trail.”