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Trailsnet has been your source for trail news and information since 2008. We provide information about hundreds of trails around the world including bike trails, hiking trails, backpacking trails, bikepacking trails, nordic ski trails, snowshoe trails, equestrian trails, long-distance trails and more. We also provide information about trail gear, trail organizations and trail advocacy. In addition to the Trailsnet.com website/blog, you can connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest using the @trailsnet username. We welcome suggestions and questions. Feel free to add your own favorite trails using the 'Add a Trail' link on the top horizontal navigation bar. Happy trails and stay safe!!

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Trail Advocacy and Involvement

Promote Trails by Getting Involved in Trail Advocacy According to numerous bumper stickers, SH*T HAPPENS. Unfortunately, trails don’t just happen. You must contact local regional, state & national representatives. You must serve on Boards. And, if possible, it would be ideal if you could volunteer to work on trails. But this trail blog post is …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2016/01/12/4503/

Through-Hiking Pacific Crest Trail With a Purpose

Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Raises Money for Good Cause A California man hiked the Pacific Crest Trail to help a man he had never met before. The man had been injured and was unable to walk. Eugene Yoon embarked on a long-distance journey to raise funds to buy the man an exoskeleton walker: In the past, Trailsnet …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2016/01/04/through-hiking-pacific-crest-trail-with-a-purpose/

How to Promote Bicycling to Non-Cyclists

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Welcome Love to Ride Trailsnet is a huge supporter of bicycling for recreation, commuting & exercise. Needless to say, we love it when we find new organizations that promote bicycling for leisure, sport, health & the environment. So you can imagine our excitement when we discovered LovetoRide.org. We especially love to see organizations that encourage cycling among …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2015/12/19/how-to-promote-bicycling-to-non-cyclist/

Benefits of Hiking

hiking in Zion Park

15 Benefits of Hiking If you are finding it difficult to get motivated about exercise and sweating at the gym seems less than appealing, then hiking is your solution! People who hike on a regular basis enjoy better overall health, considerably less stress and are more energetic. Enjoy these 15 benefits of hiking today and …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2015/12/13/benefits-of-hiking/

Add a Trail & Get Beetlebag Discount

Christmas gift for bicyclist

Beetlebag Offers Discount for Trailsnet Subscribers & Contributors From now until Christmas, Beetlebag bike bags is offering a 10% discount to Trailsnet subscribers (old & new) who add a new trail to Trailsnet.com. It’s really quite simple. All you have to do is share information about your favorite trail, and you get a great discount on …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2015/12/06/add-a-trail-get-beetlebag-discount/

Beetlebag Trail Product Review

Beetlebag

Bike Bag & Day Pack In One How many times have you gone on a bike ride and wanted to go on a side hike? Where do you put your water, snacks & other stuff? Beetlebag has solved your problem. They have created an ingenious bike bag that doubles as a daypack. So you can use …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2015/11/10/beetlebag-trail-product-review/