Hiking Trails and Maps for Backpackers

Best short hiking trails worldwide - US, Canadian, Mexican European, African, Australian and New Zealand hiking trails are featured. No hikes longer than 14 miles - most much shorter.

GORP's trails finder map shows you hiking trail reviews for every state in the US and all over the world. Choose from "Premiere Loop Hikes", "Best of the High Country", "No-Snow Zones" and "Top Ten Treks".

A 2,174 mile hike through the Appalachian Mountains in the Eastern United States, starting at Springer Mountain, Georgia, and ending at Mount Katahdin, Maine.

The Pacific Crest Trail is a 2,655 mile hike stretching along the Western United States from Mexico to Canada through the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountains. Get ready, feets and backs!

Hiking the 3100 miles of the Continental Divide trail, spanning the Rocky Mountains from the Canadian/Montana to the New Mexico/Mexico borders, is the real old West. Some road walking and lots of intriguing towns and historical sites along the way.

Topo (topographical) maps and gazetteers for a hiker, camper or biker. Learn how to use and read a topo map before you head into the US back country.

TrailMonkey brings you hiking trail maps in the US and internally with photos, printable maps and more - free!