Top 20 Hiking Forums in 2025

1. Reddit » Hiking

Forum https://www.reddit.com/r/hiking/ + Follow
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.MORE Facebook Followers 1.9MTwitter Followers 1.1M Since Oct 2009 View Recent Threads

2. Oregon Hikers

Forum https://www.oregonhikers.org/forum/index.php + Follow
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.MORE View Recent Threads

3. Backpacking Light Forum

Forum https://backpackinglight.com/forums/ + Follow
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.MORE Facebook Followers 27.3KTwitter Followers 21.8K View Recent Threads

4. Oregon Hikers

Forum https://www.oregonhikers.org/forum/index.php + Follow
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.MORE View Recent Threads

5. Walking Forum

Forum https://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?boar.. + Follow
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.MORE Since Apr 2006 View Recent Threads

6. Reddit » Wilderness Backpacking

Forum https://www.reddit.com/r/WildernessBackpacking/ + Follow
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.MORE Facebook Followers 1.9MTwitter Followers 1.1M Since Jan 2014 View Recent Threads

7. Backpackers Basecamp

Forum https://bpbasecamp.freeforums.net/ + Follow
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.MORE View Recent Threads

8. Reddit » Colorado Hikers

Forum https://www.reddit.com/r/coloradohikers/ + Follow
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.MORE Facebook Followers 1.9MTwitter Followers 1.1M Since Jan 2012 View Recent Threads

9. Trail Forums

Forum http://www.trailforums.com/ + Follow
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.
Facebook Followers 1.2KTwitter Followers 4 View Recent Threads

10. YourHikes

Forum https://yourhikes.com/forums/ + Follow
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.MORE Facebook Followers 160Twitter Followers 83 View Recent Threads

11. SoCal Hiker Forums

Forum https://socalhiker.net/community/ + Follow
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.MORE Facebook Followers 22.3KTwitter Followers 11.3K View Recent Threads

12. Reddit » Advanced Backpacking

Forum https://www.reddit.com/r/AdvancedBackpacking/ + Follow
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.MORE Facebook Followers 1.9MTwitter Followers 1.1M Since Jun 2012 View Recent Threads