The Devil’s Path Traverse (in winter)
Hiker and mountaineer Patty Alcivar hikes the infamous Devil's Path in the winter
Tips for Hiking in Winter
Mappy Hour Founder Sarah Knapp interviews professional guide Jana Paramoud about how to stay safe and comfortable hiking in winter
SEA: Day Hike on the PCT – Kendall Katwalk
For the best hiking near Seattle, head to Kendall Katwalk for a 12+ mile hike.
NYC: Beacon Fire Tower + Bull Hill
Hike Beacon Fire Tower and Bull Hill without a car
Tip: Here’s how to scramble
Many hikes in the northeast require some amount of rock scrambling or using your hands and feet to ascend a steeper-than-usual part of a hiking trail. Here are a few tips for new hikers.
DC: Clopper Lake Loop Trail at Seneca Creek State Park
Head to Seneca Creek State Park for a peaceful winter hike near D.C.
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SEA: Cascade Pass to Sahale Arm
Cascade Pass to Sahale Arm is the best hike in the North Cascades (only a few hours from Seattle)
Hiking and Biking As A Means For Social Change
Adapted from an October 2017 talk in NYC
For Courtney Williams and Katina Grays, the outdoors were always a passion, ever since they were little...
Practice your map and compass skills in the park
"I think we should be about there," someone said as we approached an indistinct corner of Prospect Park. We were a few hours into...
Hike the Long Path: a day trip fit for your lazy Saturday
You slept in on Saturday and missed that early morning Breakneck Ridge-bound Metro-North but find that you’re still jonesin’ for a hike. Hope is not lost! Head to the George Washington Bridge, where you’ll find miles of trails, including the aptly-named Long Path.
NYC: A Winter Loop at South Mountain Reservation
Thanks to Melissa Goodwin of Girl Gotta Hike for sharing this awesome itinerary.
A perennial favorite, South Mountain Reservation is one of Girl Gotta...