Hiking is a great way to get exercise outdoors, spend time with friends, and a scenic pastime in just about any season. If you’re looking for the best places to hike in your area, do some research online before heading out onto the trail. Here are some sites to visit:

AllTrails
AllTrails is a website devoted to providing comprehensive information about recreational activities and destinations to outdoor enthusiasts. You’ll find lists of hiking trails based on your specific area, park and trail reviews from other AllTrails members, local events, and even a log to keep track of the hikes you’ve completed.

Every Trail
This outdoor website features a large, interactive map marking the nearby hiking trails in your area, as well as locations of other outdoor activities. Map out a hike or an entire trip using Every Trail before you depart, and even download the Every Trail app to make sure you’re staying on course.

Local Hikes
Local Hikes is another website that provides information about trails in your area, with a large list of both large and small cities to choose from. The trails on Local Hikes are all submitted by volunteer reporters, and each one features helpful and informative reviews from hikers just like you. You’ll also find information on the scenery, trail condition and proper equipment to bring on each hike.