National Take A Hike Day

ber 17th, National Take a Hike Day, encourages us to get out there and hit the trails. With over 60,000 miles of trails in the National Trail System through the 50 states, there is no reason to go for a hike.

Some of those trails are hundreds of years old. Crawford Path in New Hampshire, for example, is the country's oldest continuously used trail.. The summit of Mt. The start of the mountain path had been cleared to the summit of Mt. Washington, 1819, Washington, Washington. Other trails lead us to follow in Lewis and Clark's footsteps or even more recent history, such as the Effigy Mounds National Monument..

We're also exercising our bodies in lieu of enjoying majestic views and the great outdoors. Hiking not only gets our hearts pumping and our muscles moving, but being outside is also good for our minds. Many of us spend too much time indoors behind a desk. Hiking can burn between 400 and 500 calories per hour. Take a Hike Day is a great way to get a jump on all the "other" holiday temptations and get a head start on all the "other" holiday temptations.

Take a Hike Day at various locations around the country. Hiking activities are promoting hiking in the local, state, and National Parks, which are encouraging us to enjoy a hike. Be sure to wear good shoes, take a snack, and bring a buddy, but get out there and enjoy the fresh air, scenery, and get a little exercise to boot.

How to celebrate #nationaltakeahikeday..

Take a friend and enjoy a pleasant hike. To find trails near you, use the links below. When you go, use #NationalTakeAHikeDay to post on social media.

Americantrails.org Posters from the National Parks Posters. National Parks Posters. AmericanHiking.org

For more ways to commemorate the day, try out 12 Family Friendly Hikes.

Hike FAQ

Is it necessary to go hiking? Q. Do I need special shoes?

A. If you're going to go hiking seriously, you'll want to think about your footwear. When buying a hiking boot, it's important to think about several aspects: choosing a hiking boot is crucial.

Terrain – Will you be sticking to well-groomed trails or will you be taking the road less traveled? Consider the sand and tree roots you will come in contact with and the ankles they will roll with if you choose the latter
Whether or not you want to hike across lakes or creeks, you'll almost certainly encounter a wet path or a rainstorm or two
Fit – Can you say blisters? Make sure the boot is snug. Try them out by walking a few laps around the store to see if they're out.. If they rub somewhere or slip around, try another size
Weather – Do you want to hike in the winter months? Depending on the weather, you might want to buy new boots for the weather. Summer boots won't have the warmth winter boots will provide, and winter boots will cause your feet to sweat

Is there any hiking days on the calendar?

A. Yes! Yes! National Hike With A Geek Day is June 20th.