About The Trek
The leading source for thru-hiking news, gear reviews, and trail journals covering the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and all things long-distance hiking.
The community at a glance
The Trek is an online community for Travelers and Hikers. It uses a forum format for communication.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is The Trek for?
- Best for Travelers and Hikers enthusiasts looking for a an independent setup-based community with forum discussion.
- Is The Trek free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How do I join The Trek?
- You can join The Trek by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Travel communities like?
- Communities for travelers planning trips, sharing itineraries, and swapping tips on everything from budget backpacking to luxury travel. You will find subreddits for specific regions and travel styles, Discord servers for nomads and expats, and Facebook groups for niches like solo female travel and budget flights. Active communities for both trip planning and general inspiration.
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