r/hiking

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About r/hiking

The hikers' subreddit.

The community at a glance

r/hiking is a Subreddit for Outdoors and Hikers with roughly 2.6M members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #5 in the Hiking communities list. It is the 5th largest community in the Outdoors topic page.

Roughly 212K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Hiking, Tired Of, and Love. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention hiking shoes, trail runners, and hiking backpacks.

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Established 2009
2.6M Members

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Community Features

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +212K members
Growth: +8.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 11K members
  • 2014: 13K members
  • 2015: 14K members
  • 2016: 16K members
  • 2017: 77K members
  • 2018: 314K members
  • 2021: 1.1M members
  • 2023: 435K members
  • 2024: 92K members
  • 2025: 347K members
  • 2026: 154K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 12K members
  • Oct: 7K members
  • Nov: 12K members
  • Dec: 13K members
  • Jan: 13K members
  • Feb: 13K members
  • Mar: 14K members
  • Apr: 13K members
  • May: 16K members
  • Jun: 37K members
  • Jul: 31K members
  • Aug: 17K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    12 posts in the past month
    1. I've always wanted to go on a multi-day hike, but I have to travel to do it, how can I plan something like this?
    2. I pushed way too far and now I have some painful shin splints. If you've also experienced this, what did you do to recover and get back into hiking?
    3. Hut to hut camera recommendations
    #1
    Advice Requests
    I've always wanted to go on a multi-day hike, but I have to travel to do it, how can I plan something like this? · I pushed way too far and now I have some painful shin splints. If you've also experienced this, what did you do to recover and get back into hiking? · Hut to hut camera recommendations
    12
  • Solution Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Trekking poles recommendations?
    2. Grid fleece hoodie for wide hips?
    3. Recommendations for an insulation layer for Scotland winter hiking?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Trekking poles recommendations? · Grid fleece hoodie for wide hips? · Recommendations for an insulation layer for Scotland winter hiking?
    7
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. I think I suck at hiking
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    I think I suck at hiking
    1

Topics

  • Hiking
    63 posts in the past month
    1. Hiking Blue Lakes Pass, Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado, US
    2. bay area, california laid-off weekday hiking group (monday @ san bruno state park in daly city, california)
    3. Mini hiking trip up the hill from the boat to see the hilltop island, Kayangan Lake in Coron Island, Palawan Philippines
    #1
    Hiking
    Hiking Blue Lakes Pass, Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado, US · bay area, california laid-off weekday hiking group (monday @ san bruno state park in daly city, california) · Mini hiking trip up the hill from the boat to see the hilltop island, Kayangan Lake in Coron Island, Palawan Philippines
    63
  • Tired Of
    35 posts in the past month
    #2
    Tired Of
    35
  • Love
    21 posts in the past month
    #3
    Love
    21
  • Trail
    19 posts in the past month
    #4
    Trail
    19
  • Struggling
    12 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggling
    12

Flair

  • Pictures
    109 posts in the past month
    1. From Maria Alm to Königsee, Tirol/Austria to Berchtesgaden/Germany, an easy Intro into Hut2Hut hikes
    2. Tian Shan Mountains around Almaty, Kazakhstan
    3. Alta Via 1 through the Italian Dolomites
    #1
    Pictures
    From Maria Alm to Königsee, Tirol/Austria to Berchtesgaden/Germany, an easy Intro into Hut2Hut hikes · Tian Shan Mountains around Almaty, Kazakhstan · Alta Via 1 through the Italian Dolomites
    109
  • Question
    43 posts in the past month
    1. Mountain hut etiquette with snoring people
    2. I've always wanted to go on a multi-day hike, but I have to travel to do it, how can I plan something like this?
    3. I pushed way too far and now I have some painful shin splints. If you've also experienced this, what did you do to recover and get back into hiking?
    #2
    Question
    Mountain hut etiquette with snoring people · I've always wanted to go on a multi-day hike, but I have to travel to do it, how can I plan something like this? · I pushed way too far and now I have some painful shin splints. If you've also experienced this, what did you do to recover and get back into hiking?
    43
  • Video
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Today at Moose Ponds and Exum Loop, Wyoming, USA
    2. Franconia Ridge Loop, NH
    3. Bessegen Hike in Jotunheimen Norway
    #3
    Video
    Today at Moose Ponds and Exum Loop, Wyoming, USA · Franconia Ridge Loop, NH · Bessegen Hike in Jotunheimen Norway
    5
  • Discussion
    4 posts in the past month
    1. The last day of Annapurna base camp trek. It was tiring as well as inspiring!!
    2. I think I suck at hiking
    3. USA
    #4
    Discussion
    The last day of Annapurna base camp trek. It was tiring as well as inspiring!! · I think I suck at hiking · USA
    4
  • Trail Rec
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Our hiking holiday through Sweden, Norway and Denmark shown in one big GPX map
    2. Bivouac in Switzerland (South of Bern Canton)
    #5
    Trail Rec
    Our hiking holiday through Sweden, Norway and Denmark shown in one big GPX map · Bivouac in Switzerland (South of Bern Canton)
    2

Product recommendations

  • hiking shoes
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Best Post Hike Shoes
    2. Best shoes for hiking—do trail runners measure up to hiking shoes?
    3. Best womens hiking boots for wide but pretty flat feet?
    #1
    hiking shoes
    Best Post Hike Shoes · Best shoes for hiking—do trail runners measure up to hiking shoes? · Best womens hiking boots for wide but pretty flat feet?
    5
  • trail runners
    5 posts in the past month
    1. best trail runners for collapsed arch and overpronator?
    2. Could someone please recommend a "trail runner" shoe that is affordable and has decent ankle support?
    3. Could someone please recommend a "trail runner" shoe that is affordable and has decent ankle support?
    #2
    trail runners
    best trail runners for collapsed arch and overpronator? · Could someone please recommend a "trail runner" shoe that is affordable and has decent ankle support? · Could someone please recommend a "trail runner" shoe that is affordable and has decent ankle support?
    5
  • hiking backpacks
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What are the best day hike back packs
    2. Need recs for hiking backpacks
    3. Bqckpack recs!
    #3
    hiking backpacks
    What are the best day hike back packs · Need recs for hiking backpacks · Bqckpack recs!
    3
  • water filter
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What is your favourite/best water filter? I’m thinking the Sawyer. Do people recommend?
    2. What is your favourite/best water filter? I’m thinking the Sawyer. Do people recommend?
    #4
    water filter
    What is your favourite/best water filter? I’m thinking the Sawyer. Do people recommend? · What is your favourite/best water filter? I’m thinking the Sawyer. Do people recommend?
    2
  • rain jackets
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Rain jacket recs?! Grundens?
    2. Rain rain go away - Recs for affordable and reliable rain jackets
    #5
    rain jackets
    Rain jacket recs?! Grundens? · Rain rain go away - Recs for affordable and reliable rain jackets
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/hiking for?
Best for Outdoors and Hikers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/hiking free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/hiking have?
Roughly 2.6M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/hiking on?
r/hiking runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/hiking cover?
On the Hive Index, r/hiking is organized under Outdoors, Hikers.
How do I join r/hiking?
You can join r/hiking by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Outdoors communities like?
Communities for outdoor enthusiasts covering hiking, camping, climbing, kayaking, and adventure travel. Reddit has some of the most active outdoors communities organized by activity and region, with Discord servers and Facebook groups for trail running clubs, leave-no-trace advocates, and local adventure groups.
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