Outdoors Communities

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.

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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.

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

🌲 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!

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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