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For hikers and nature lovers.

Communities for outdoor enthusiasts covering hiking, camping, climbing, kayaking, and adventure travel. Reddit has some of the most active outdoors communities organized by activity and region, with Discord servers and Facebook groups for trail running clubs, leave-no-trace advocates, and local adventure groups.

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AllTrails

AllTrails is the world's largest outdoor platform, helping millions of hikers explore the best trails nearby. Track your favorite hikes, share reviews and photos, and connect with a global community of outdoor lovers.

50,000,000 members · est. 2010
r/hiking

A community for hikers. Share your photos, trip reports, and stories. Post your questions. Inspire and be inspired.

reddit · 3,400,000 members · est. 2009
r/CampingandHiking

For Backpackers who Hike with Camping Gear in their Backpack. Tips, trip reports, back-country gear reviews, safety and news.

reddit · 2,600,000 members · est. 2008
r/overlanding

A community for overlanding: self-reliant off-road travel to remote destinations. Rigs, gear, routes, and adventure stories.

reddit · 650,000 members · est. 2011
Women Who Hike

A community for women who love to hike. Share trip reports, ask questions, find hiking partners, and celebrate the outdoors together.

facebook · 600,000 members
r/Ultralight

r/Ultralight is the largest online Ultralight Backcountry Backpacking community! This sub is about overnight backcountry backpacking, with a focus on moving efficiently, packing light, generally aiming at a sub 10 pound base weight, and following LNT principles. Join us and ask yourself the question: Do I really need that?

reddit · 445,000 members · est. 2010
r/AppalachianTrail

The subreddit for the Appalachian Trail community. Trip planning, gear advice, section hike reports, thru-hike journals, and more.

reddit · 175,000 members · est. 2009
Scuba Board

Scuba Board is an online forum community for scuba divers with discussion boards, trip planning, dive site reviews, equipment advice, and certification information.

50,000 members · est. 1998
Basecamp

Welcome to Basecamp, a gathering place for the outdoor, active lifestyle and action sports industries. This is a group to connect the industry in all capacities—from product designers to outdoor editors to wild land protectors and beyond—to network, post jobs, news, share gear discounts, and talk about the industry in general. We are the outdoor, active lifestyle and action sports industries. We live our passions—surfing, cycling, running, backpacking, yoga, skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, mountaineering and more—and have followed these pursuits into careers that push these sports out into the world and let us lead fulfilling lives surrounded by peers that value that same things we do.

facebook · 28,000 members · est. 2017
r/freedivers

Subreddit for freediving and apnea diving communities discussing breath-hold techniques, competitions, and safety.

reddit · 20,000 members · est. 2011
The Great Outdoors

🌲 The Great Outdoors is a friendly and tight-knit community centered around adventure in the outdoors. Our expert staff are happy to share their experience and advice on all types of activities. We have dedicated chats for: camping, hiking and backpacking, nature photography, climbing, mountain biking, boating and fishing, winter sports, and more!

discord · 8,357 members
Fishing and The Great Outdoors

Chat with people from around the world in the largest Fishing and Outdoors server.

discord · 7,970 members
The Nature Nook

Are you a nature lover, nature nerd, or just someone who enjoys nature? If so, then you've landed in the right place! If any of this appeals to you, feel free to drop in and join a growing community of nature lovers!We offer channels and roles for various nature related hobbies such as photography, hiking, camping, fishing, and more! We offer wholesome, scientific discussions, help learning about a variety of organisms, the chance to learn how to identify a wide variety of wildlife, arthropods, and plants, and as a whole, just enjoying nature!

discord · 562 members
RunnerClick Pro

RunnerClick Pro is our private community for runners motivated by purpose, committed to constant improvement, willing to put in the work, and eager to help others along the way. Members have access to a community of fellow runners, run coaches and sports dietician's, plus resource like training plans, expert videos & interviews, and perks from brand partners.

circle · 400 members · est. 2021
Freediving

A discord server for Freedivers, spearfishers & snorkelers. Everyone is welcome, from people with interest to pro competitors, pool and/or ocean. Any depth/distance/time/skill level is fine. We are here to have a fun and/or educational chat, not to compete against one another. Please be respectful of other peoples skill level no matter how small it may be. It would be most helpful for us to grow this community. Thank you.

discord · 302 members
Thru Hiking

I created a discord server for thru-hikers to chat on if anyone wants to join!

discord · 251 members · est. 2018
Apex Hiking Club

Welcome to Apex Hiking Club! Join a community of mountaineers, hikers, and outdoor explorers from around the world. Whether you're chasing peaks, sharing trail stories or looking for your next adventure you're in the right place.

discord · 9 members
Climbing

Welcome to the Climbing Slack community! This is a place to discuss all things climbing and mountaineering related. With channels for #bouldering, #sport, #alpine, #uk, #usa and more there's loads to get stuck in to.

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r/ultrarunning

A subreddit for ultrarunning: trail races and road races exceeding the marathon distance.

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r/trailrunning

A community for trail runners. Discuss trail running, share routes, race recaps, gear, and inspiring runs in the outdoors.

reddit
iOverlander

Campgrounds and overlander services for virtually every country in the world. The best information about a place always comes from the person standing there.

est. 2013
parkrun

parkrun organises free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.

est. 2004
Hiking Project

A crowd-sourced hiking guide built by hikers like you. Born from the dream to help people get outside, Hiking Project showcases thousands of trails in your own backyard, across the U.S. and around the globe. We are here to help you plan trips and navigate while on the trails.

Washington Trails Association

Washington Trails Association is on a mission to connect everyone to the outdoors and build a community that gives back to trails and public lands. Founded in 1966, WTA is a trusted resource for connecting communities to the outdoors and helping people plan trips with confidence.

est. 1966
Hiking Meetup Groups

Thousands of local hiking groups organized through Meetup worldwide. Find local hikes, meet fellow hikers, and explore trails together in your area.

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Hike it Baby

Hike it Baby is a community that exists to encourage and empower families with young children to get outdoors and explore nature together through hiking and outdoor adventures.

facebook · est. 2013
American Hiking Society

American Hiking Society is the only national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting foot-powered wilderness recreation. We connect and empower all people to enjoy, share, and preserve the hiking experience.

est. 1976
Appalachian Trail Conservancy

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the perpetual preservation and management of the Appalachian Trail for the benefit of those who travel it and the communities through which it passes.

est. 1925
Trail and Ultra Runners (Facebook Group)

A Facebook community for trail and ultra runners around the world. Share race reports, trail photos, gear recommendations, training tips, and connect with fellow trail enthusiasts.

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r/FindAHike

Reddit community where hikers share trail recommendations and ask for hike suggestions based on location, difficulty, and distance.

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r/HikingAlone

A Reddit community dedicated to solo hikers - sharing safety tips, route advice, gear recommendations, and experiences of hiking alone.

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r/LongDistanceHiking

Reddit community for long distance hikers covering thru-hikes, section hikes, planning, gear, and trail stories from routes around the world.

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r/NationalParks

Reddit community celebrating national parks worldwide - trail reports, photography, visit tips, and discussions about hiking and exploring protected lands.

reddit
r/backpacking

Reddit community for backpackers - covering both wilderness backpacking and international budget travel, gear tips, trail reports, and destination advice.

reddit
r/camping

One of Reddits largest outdoor communities for campers and hikers - trip reports, gear discussions, campsite tips, and advice for getting outside.

reddit
Trail Sisters

Trail Sisters is a community and resource hub for women trail runners and hikers - featuring articles, events, a podcast, and a supportive online community.

Girls Who Hike

Girls Who Hike is a large Facebook community for women hikers with thousands of members - connecting female hikers for group hikes, trail tips, and outdoor inspiration.

facebook
Section Hiker

Section Hiker is a community and blog focused on section hiking, backpacking gear reviews, and trail guides - with an active forum for discussing long-distance hiking routes.

SummitPost

SummitPost is a community for mountain climbers and hikers - featuring route descriptions, summit logs, gear discussions, and a forum for outdoor adventurers worldwide.

Continental Divide Trail Coalition

The Continental Divide Trail Coalition connects CDT hikers and trail supporters - with resources for planning thru-hikes, trail stewardship, and an online community forum.

JMT Community

A Facebook community for hikers planning or completing the John Muir Trail - sharing beta, permit tips, gear advice, and trip reports for this iconic 211-mile California trail.

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Camino de Santiago Pilgrims

One of the largest Facebook communities for Camino de Santiago pilgrims - with hundreds of thousands of members sharing tips, route advice, and stories from the famous Spanish pilgrimage trail.

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National Parks Hiking

A popular Facebook group for hiking in US National Parks - trail recommendations, permit strategies, trip photos, and planning advice for iconic parks like Zion, Yosemite, and Grand Canyon.

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Treeline Review

Treeline Review is a community-driven outdoor gear review site with a focus on hiking and backpacking - readers contribute reviews and ratings to help hikers find the best gear.

The Great Outdoors Stack Exchange

Q&A community on Stack Exchange for outdoor activities including hiking, backpacking, climbing, and wilderness survival - with expert answers and peer voting.

The Camino Forum

The Camino Forum is the largest independent online community for Camino de Santiago pilgrims - with posts covering all routes, gear, accommodations, and spiritual aspects of the pilgrimage.

est. 2009
Hipcamp Community

Camping and outdoor community connecting van lifers and campers with unique private land camping spots. Reviews, host discussions, and trip planning for off-the-beaten-path camping.

r/TrailMaintenance

Reddit community for trail builders and maintainers - discussing trail construction, stewardship, volunteer work, tools, and advocacy for hiking trail networks.

reddit
Nature Photographers Network

The Nature Photographers Network is a community dedicated to the art and technique of nature photography, providing a space for feedback, learning, and sharing.

discourse
Gardeners' World Forum

The Gardeners World Forum is a community space for sharing gardening tips, troubleshooting plant problems, and celebrating the joy of gardening.