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LATEST ARTICLES ( 325 )

• Itinerary Creation and Print Maps on Hiiker

  

  A unique feature of Hiiker is the fact that you can create printable maps before you hit the trail. The maps can serve as a backup to keep you safe on the trail. Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2020

• Hiiker Features: Elina Osborne (a.k.a Tip Tap)

  

  If you haven’t heard of Elina by now, you are in for a treat. The kiwi native documented her adventure along the Pacific crest trail in 2019. Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2020

• Measuring the Difficulty of a Hiking Trail on Hiiker

  An article on how we measure difficulty on Hiiker. Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2020

• Set Your Own Walking Speed Per Hour

  

  Graphic credit: Darekk2 We use certain values to help calculate walking distance using a methodology called Naismith’s rule. Naismith’s rule states that you wil... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2020

• Measure Distances Between Locations on Hiiker

  

  Tap on the Measurement button, it’s a smaller circular ruler. You will see a dialog appear at the top saying “Measurement Mode On”. 2. Tap on the trail line... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2020

• Post Lockdown Kit Tips!

  

  Here are my tips for those wanting to have their hiking kit for camping primed and ready for when the lockdown is lifted! Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2020

• Restore Purchases on Hiiker

  

  To restore a purchase in Hiiker all you have to do is tap the restore button on the purchase page. Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2020

• How to View a Trail Map?

  

  The trail map should be the core of your journey when you are hiking/planning with Hiiker. It is really easy to get there. All you have to do is select a trail... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2020

• Plan Your Trail Itinerary

  

  Using the Itinerary system you can create your trail itinerary and know exactly the challenge you will have for every day of the trail. Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2020

• 6 of the Best Trails in Germany

  

  1. Moselsteig This 372km trail in the West of Germany runs through beautiful wine country along the Moselle River. During the summer months you can expect many... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2020

• North America Top 10 Trails on Hiiker Since the Lockdown

  

  Traditionally on Hiiker, the most popular trails in the US have been what you would expect the PCT, the AT, Pinhoti, Lost Coast Trail, Wonderland Trail, etc. Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2020

• New 4,300 Mile Hiking Trail in Italy

  

  "Sentiero dei Parchi" or the Path of the parks is a newly proposed trail for Italy covering more than 4300 miles and connecting all of Italy's national parks. Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2020

• Hiiker Features: Michael Quinn (aka. Mountain Mike)

  

  Michael Quinn (aka. Mountain Mike), hiker and videographer, has been a long-time friend of Hiiker. We have followed his adventures for a while now. Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2020

• Man is Stuck on an Isolated Island While Walking the Entire Coastline of the UK

  Christian Lewis spent many years in the Army but struggled to adapt back to civilian life. He has been raising money for SSAFA by walking the entire perimeter o... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2020

• Walking and Whisky on the West Highland Way

  

  A highlight of whiskey stops along the West Highland Way Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2020

• Weekend Inspiration – Wild and the PCT

  

  Get inspired this weekend, by staying inside and watching Wild, and planning your next hike Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2020

• 3 Trails Trending Right Now

  

  There are 3 trails unexpectedly trending right now, the Malerweg in Germany, The Coast to Coast in the UK, the Pinhoti in the USA. Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2020

• The Worlds Longest Coastal Path Will Open in England Next Year

  

  The worlds longest coastal path will open in the UK next year, covering beautiful coastal stretches of over 2,700 miles, longer than other monster trails of... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2020

• Hiiker Features: Kraig Adams

  

  Kraig Adams has been gaining a lot of attention over the past few years with his stunning documentaries of his hikes around the world. His simple style... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2020

• 5 Things to Keep the Adventurous Spirit Alive During Lockdown

  

  With roughly 20% of the world’s population in Lockdown, Long-distance hiking is only something we can look forward to, or reminisce. It can be tough to keep... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2020