Top 20 Hiking Forums in 2024

1. Reddit » Hiking

This subreddit is your go-to place for anything related to hiking. Discover people talking about Hiking & walking, find the best posts on hiking, share pictures, videos & locations of the hike, tell everyone about your last trip, and much more.
Forum reddit.com
Facebook Followers 1.9MTwitter Followers 1.1M Frequency 10 posts/day Since Oct 2009 View Recent Threads

2. Oregon Hikers

Welcome to the Oregon Hikers Forum, an online community dedicated to hiking and exploring the outdoors in Oregon and southwest Washington. Find new trip reports posted in the discussion forums daily, and explore the ever-growing Oregon Hikers field guide, with hundreds of trail descriptions, photos, and maps to help you plan your adventures.
Forum oregonhikers.org
Frequency 11 posts/day View Recent Threads

3. Backpacking Light Forum

Backpacking Light provides information and education about hiking and backpacking. Find helpful and intelligent conversations about lightweight backpacking techniques, gear, and philosophy from the most passionate backpackers in the world, and enjoy the backcountry with safety, comfort, and confidence.
Forum backpackinglight.com
Facebook Followers 27.7KTwitter Followers 21.9K Frequency 27 posts/day View Recent Threads

4. Oregon Hikers

This community is providing a collection of discussions on hiking in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Use this forum to see or share information about upcoming events, hikes, speakers, or trail-tending opportunities, post links to related news & stories, and share your tips for safe hiking, surviving in the wild, and managing hiking injuries.
Forum oregonhikers.org
Frequency 8 posts/day View Recent Threads

5. Walking Forum

Meet & discuss the priorities for walking, write a report, or share your route experiences, talk about cheap and reliable accommodation, and more. The Walking Forum is your go-to place for anything related to walking & hiking in the UK.
Forum walkingforum.co.uk
Frequency 30 posts/day Since Apr 2006 View Recent Threads

6. Reddit » Wilderness Backpacking

Welcome to this subreddit dedicated to backpacking in the wild places on earth. This community is where people are discussing & advising each other about backpacking trips, sharing tips, tricks & protocols, telling about their first solo adventure, and giving much information on hiking areas.
Forum reddit.com
Facebook Followers 1.9MTwitter Followers 1.1M Frequency 5 posts/day Since Jan 2014 View Recent Threads

7. Backpackers Basecamp

Searching for a partner to share the trip with? Guide you in a new area? If you want a team up, introduce yourself to this community and join any hiking group. Also, tell everyone about your last trip, camp cooking, & trail snacks share trip reports, pictures & videos, and discuss environmental issues.
Forum bpbasecamp.freeforums.net
Frequency 1 post/day View Recent Threads

8. Reddit » Colorado Hikers

Looking for some ideas for good places to backpack? or searching for winter hiking options? Join Colorado Hikers, a Reddit community. It offers much information about hiking, tips for reserving campsites, free access to topographical maps, and more.
Forum reddit.com
Facebook Followers 1.9MTwitter Followers 1.1M Frequency 7 posts/day Since Jan 2012 View Recent Threads

9. Trail Forums

Trail Forums is the central hub for news, updates, information, and discussion about Hiking and Backpacking. Also, chat with your mates about tents, sleeping bags, footwear, and much more.
Forum trailforums.com
Twitter Followers 4 Frequency 1 post/month View Recent Threads

10. YourHikes

YourHikes is an outdoor adventure website designed for both hikers and backpackers where members can exchange hike experiences or trip reports, find guidebooks, talk about long-distance hiking, read comments, & feedback, and post trail photos and information with other like-minded enthusiasts.
Forum yourhikes.com
Facebook Followers 158Twitter Followers 83 Frequency 3 posts/day View Recent Threads

11. SoCal Hiker Forums

Got a question about a trail? Want to know more about training for that big peak? Should you upgrade your boots? Introduce yourself to the SoCal Hiker group, ask anything hiking, backpacking, or trekking-related, and let other members help you find the answer.
Forum socalhiker.net
Facebook Followers 22.7KTwitter Followers 11.8K View Recent Threads

12. Reddit » Advanced Backpacking

If you are planning a backpacking, hiking, or camping trip, first join the Advanced Backpacking group, a public Reddit community that provides discussion & information on the more advanced or technical aspects of backpacking for the experienced outdoorsman.
Forum reddit.com
Facebook Followers 1.9MTwitter Followers 1.1M Frequency 5 posts/year Since Jun 2012 View Recent Threads