Hiking for beginners

Hiking is a popular pastime and a fantastic way of discovering the beauty of nature. It’s something that almost anyone can do with a bit of planning and some preparations. If you are new to hiking and unsure where to begin, this guide is for you! We will go through the basics of what you need to know before heading out.?

Pick the right hiking trail?

The first step in your hiking adventure is choosing the right trail. This can be difficult for a beginner since you don’t know where to look for trails or don’t understand the different options and terms. Let’s start with where to find good trails.?

Where to find hiking trails?

There are many different resources that can help you find hiking trails for all difficulty levels.??

• Search engines. There are a lot of digital resources for information on local hiking trails, like hiking blogs or Google Maps. The easiest way to find these are by using a search engine. Try searching for “hiking near me” or hiking + your location.?
• Hiking Apps. Many hiking apps have interactive maps that can help you find good trails. They often come with more information on difficulty level, elevation gain and reviews from other hikers. Some popular apps to try out are AllTrails and Hiking Project.?

• National parks and nature reserves. Most national parks and nature reserves have a website with information about hiking trails and other services for hikers within their area.??
• Online communities. You’ll find lots of local information on hiking trails on social platforms like Facebook. Try searching the Facebook group section for hiking groups in your local area.?

Different types of trails

When researching different hiking trails, you might have come across some terms to describe what type of trail it is. Here are the most common:

1. Loop. The looped trail begins and ends at the same point. It can also be known as a circuit trail or ring trail. These trails are excellent since you don’t have to hike the same stretch twice, and therefore there is always new scenery to see.?
2. Out and back. The out and back trail is where you hike to a destination, usually a lookout point, and then hike back to the starting point on the same path.?
3. Point-to-Point. The Point-to-Point trail is a hike from point A to point B, meaning it starts and ends in different locations. Usually, this requires transportation to get dropped off at the starting point and picked up at your destination.?
4. Lollipop. The lollipop trail mixes the loop and out and back trail types. It’s a looped trail, but you have to hike the same stretch at the beginning and end of your hike to get to the looped part.

Tips for choosing a hiking trail as a beginner

So now you know more about different types of trails and how to find them, but what do you need to think about when choosing a good hiking trail as a beginner??

Location and logistics. Choose a trail near where you live that is easy for you to access. In the beginning, it might be easier to choose hiking trails that start and end?at the exact location, so you don’t have to deal with the extra logistics....

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