These are from Roques de Garcia, Faro de Anaga, Camino Del Risco and Montana Samara.

Hi, I feel like the title is pretty self explanatory. I want to get into hiking to enjoy the beauty around me but I’m not sure what basic gear I need to get. I already know I need a decent pair of boots, bag, and medical gear. Other than that I’m not too sure. What should I bring with me for my first serious hike? I want to hike solo and with other people but I’ll probably start solo just to enjoy it on my own. Please let me know what I should bring with me to keep myself and others on the trail safe. Idk if this matters but I’ll be hiking in Virginia. Thanks for any advice!

If your in if your in the van area u gotta do the chief it’s fun and has great views and some challenges

What do hikers do for working out?
I’m going to start going to the gym soon and I want to know what the best exercises are for hiking.

Thanks for any advice

Not far from the Bartram Trail, southwest of Highlands, not far from Blue Hound BBQ.

This is a follow up to my previous post. Here are some of my favorite stills I managed to grab (while my fingers were still usable) over the course of the hike.

First time out at Torreya State Park, and it completely redefined what I expected from a Florida hike!
The Torreya trail included plenty of steep ravines, switchbacks, and root-heavy climbs that definitely got the heart rate up. Midway through, I managed a classic ungraceful slip and slide down part of the trail, laughed it off, scraped the mud off, and just kept pushing.
To top it all off, seeing two different warning signs about crocodiles just reminded me I wasn't in North Georgia anymore. Incredible views, great workout, and a brilliant trail.

I went on a bit of a storm chase on Sunday while the last remnants of hurricane Rachel passed through the spring mountains. Here’s what it looked like over the entire stretch of ridge line leading up to the peak of Mt. Charleston. This was filmed at around 11,200ft

A stunning natural area in northern Czechia, very close to the Polish border, which has its own similar landscape – Góry Stołowe. This protected nature reserve consists of a labyrinth of massive sandstone towers, deep gorges, mysterious caves, and crystal-clear waterfalls. Well-maintained hiking trails and hidden passages make this area a popular tourist attraction, especially during summer when tickets often need to be reserved several days in advance. To protect the site as much as possible, the number of visitors is limited and entry is allowed only at a specific time slot.

We started our hike from Teplice. This side is much quieter, has a more authentic hiking atmosphere, and there is no fixed entry time for starting the trail. The trails themselves also feel more like proper mountain paths, while in the Adršpach section you can literally see people walking around in formal clothes (I think I even caught some of them in one of my photos).

Quite quickly, we reached the Strmen viewpoint, located on top of an exceptionally high rock formation. To get there, you need to climb around 300 rather steep steps (and, for my huge feet, surprisingly narrow ones) to reach the platform offering a beautiful view of the surrounding rocky landscape, the valley, and distant mountains.

Further along the trail, we passed impressive sandstone formations – shaped over millions of years by wind and rain acting on relatively soft rock that slowly wears away. Most of them have names based on what people think they resemble. Honestly, though, many of them did not really look like the signs suggested.

The narrow canyon between the rocks truly feels like a passage into another world – almost like a fantasy landscape. It is fascinating to walk through a corridor that is sometimes only about 50 centimetres wide while the rock walls rise vertically around 50 metres above you. Another interesting detail: outside, the temperature was around 20 °C, but inside the gorge the microclimate was almost cave-like – it was only 8 °C there!

From Teplice Rocks towards Adršpach, we continued through Wolf Gorge (Vlčí rokle). The trail is about three kilometres long and is actually the only legal way to walk between the two areas while using the same ticket. The gorge itself is an attraction worth experiencing. It feels like complete wilderness, with a perfectly maintained trail winding through rocks and semi-wetland terrain all the way to Adršpach’s main highlights: the Rock Lake, where you can take a short boat ride (about 300 metres in a boat resembling a gondola ), or continue through another beautiful and extremely narrow gorge leading straight into the magic of this even more popular area.

Along the way, you will pass the Great and Small Waterfalls, as well as the Lovers rock formation, the largest and most famous rock tower in the area. Standing around 80 metres high, it is also a very popular climbing spot.

For most visitors, this is the beginning of their route, but for us it was the perfect finale – a picturesque lake reflecting the surrounding rocks and forest, with a short but beautiful trail around it that is accessible to literally everyone.

Things worth knowing...

Buy tickets online in advance – they are cheaper, and for Adršpach you can reserve a specific entry time.

One ticket covers both parks only if you walk between them through Wolf Gorge (Vlčí rokle).

Bring warmer clothes – temperatures in the narrow gorges can be more than 10 °C lower than outside.

Teplice Rocks offer fewer crowds and a more hiking-oriented experience, while Adršpach is famous for its lake and boat rides.

Take the train back – the ride between the two entrances takes only 4 minutes and costs around €0.30.

Adršpach is suitable for strollers, while Teplice Rocks have many stairs and steep sections.

Strmen viewpoint is not ideal for people afraid of heights – more than 300 steep steps lead to the top.

Dogs are welcome, but they must remain on a leash (entrance fee around €2).

Allow enough time – if you want to visit both parks in one day, plan for 6–7 hours of hiking.

Cards are accepted almost everywhere, but carrying some Czech koruna (CZK) in cash is still useful.

Arrive early, especially on summer weekends, to avoid crowds and find parking more easily

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Humphrey’s Peak AZ. Drove over and hiked it this summer. New to Reddit but love seeing all the hiking photos and locations, so I thought I’d share. You can see the Grand Canyon from the top, even though it’s 70 miles away! Hike is about 10 miles and give some decently diverse views

Hiked up to Mt Wilson in Southern California yesterday. Super fun hike!

Finally did the Pizol 5 Lakes hike, it was such an amazing vibe with the clouds and misty weather.

Was a bit icy and snow above 600m, but really good weather

I recently took a hike up to the top of Seneca Rocks in West Virginia (USA)! I was born and raised in WV, but it was first time getting to hike in this beautiful part of the state.

Went hiking with my best friend, we walked 150km from northwestern Finland (Käsivarsi area) to Norway (summited Barras), south towards Sweden, and back to Finland again. Good times!

(repost since a moderator personally removed my last post)

Great hike. It’s about a 2.5 km loop with lots of nice view points over the pacific

If you’re in tofino hit up radar hill it’s a nice walk and the views are unreal

Hey everyone!
I’m a 5’3” male and I’m planning to buy a trekking backpack, but I’m confused about what capacity would be best for my height and build.
I’m considering something around 40L–65L, but I’m worried that a larger backpack might feel too bulky or uncomfortable on my frame.
For those who are shorter or have experience choosing trekking bags:
What backpack capacity would you recommend for someone who’s 5’3”?
I need for good storage and also not look bulky
Would a 50L–65L backpack be manageable, or should I stick to 40L–45L?
I’d appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thanks!

4.8 miles out and back, 1338ft elevation gain, well worth the views.

Hey all, recently bought a pair of Sportiva trailrunners on sale, and unfortunately I think they're EU 0.5-1 sizes too big. I mostly feel a meaningful gap between the back of my foot and the back of the shoe, which means my foot is sliding around inside. Anyone got tips / suggestions?

The Kolsai Lakes are a system of three stunning alpine lakes located in the northern Tian Shan mountains of Kazakhstan. Surrounded by dense spruce forests and scenic mountain peaks, these crystal-clear lakes are famous for their vibrant turquoise waters. They are a popular destination for hiking, camping, and experiencing the pristine natural beauty of the region

I took a hike on Grandfather Mountain last week and ever since then I’ve been going down the rabbit hole of researching Hiking and Mountaineering. I know this might just be a hyperfixation that will pass, but I’ve been thinking of doing Mt St Helen’s in Washington someday. The only problem is most of my friends would probably not want to do that or would be too busy to join me, and every info I find tells me if you want to do a Strenuous Hike, you need a friend or you’ll fall somewhere and die.

So how does one do that?

A few photos from roughly 100 km of hiking through Svaneti in late June and early July 2026.

Sorry for the dumb question but I literally cannot find anything on this: everything is about editing maps and website content.

I did a 7 miler, I paused it and forgot to stop/save the hike. So when I opened the app today, my dumba** clicked the unpause button without thinking and it added that distance (as the crow flies).

I logged into the website and can't find any "edit" button and assume I can't. It's such a basic question, I just feel lame wasting everyone's time asking lol

I swear I was able to do this with Garmin in the older days, so figured it would be a standard feature on any recording app.

Thanks!