JoinHikes is a travel and hiking guide for people who like to plan properly before they go. We write practical, up-to-date guides to national parks, US cities and road trips, the kind of guide we wanted ourselves when we were trying to work out which trail to hike first, where to sleep, or whether a trip in October was a good idea.
Who runs JoinHikes
JoinHikes is run by Abubakar, who started the site to collect clear, honest trip-planning advice in one place. Every guide is researched, written and checked before it goes live, and older guides are reviewed and updated when opening hours, prices, permits or trail conditions change.
What you’ll find here
- National park guides for Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Teton, the Great Smoky Mountains and Shenandoah, with hikes, itineraries, weather and where to stay.
- Destination guides for places like Washington DC, South Carolina, North Carolina, Utah and Maryland.
- Hikes with distances, difficulty, parking and the details that matter on the day.
- Itineraries that give you a day-by-day plan rather than a long list of attractions.
- Best time to visit guides, month by month.
- Lodging guides to the best areas and hotels for each trip.
How we keep guides accurate
Things change quickly in travel: shuttles change schedules, trails close for repairs and venues shut for renovation. We check details against official park and venue information before publishing, show the year in each guide’s title, and update guides when something important changes. You can read more in our Editorial Policy.
How JoinHikes is funded
JoinHikes is free to read. Some pages may include affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you book or buy through them, at no extra cost to you. This never decides what we recommend. Our Affiliate Disclosure explains how it works.
Get in touch
Spotted something out of date, or have a question about a trip? We’d love to hear from you. Send us a message through our contact page.