A year of hiking across greenbelts and preserves reinforced why access, maintenance and equity matter, Austin City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes writes.

Even among long trails, the John Muir Trail, colloquially called the JMT, is unique. It hovers around 8,000 feet for most of its 211 miles, crossing six major mountain passes in California’s Sierra ...

During this four- to five-mile run—depending on your exact starting point—sights will include gorgeous homes, turquoise ...

Joshua Tree National Park's stunning desert landscapes are perfect for exploring during winter when temperatures are cool. These trails are some of the best.

This 115-mile trail in the Caribbean offers hikers jaw-dropping scenery, stretching between the northernmost and southernmost ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Roger Sands covers travel and the hospitality industry. There are close to 50 million regular hikers in the U.S. according to the ...