You don’t have to hike 12 miles over a High Sierra mountain pass to be a trail angel — but we did, and it was magical.

What is trail magic? Trail magic ranges from a shared snack to a ride from a stranger, rooted in goodwill and the belief that ...

With the San Jacinto Trail Report, Jon King transformed mountain safety in Southern California. I joined him for a hike.

We decided to leave downtown Sonora early Friday to carpe diem — seize the day — and make the most of the weekday Fourth of ...

An injured hiker was rescued after getting stranded off a hiking trail near Rosamond, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s ...

Patagonia with no planning fatigue, national parks without crowds, and a Greek island you can explore by foot.

Truckee, California might just be that hidden gem you’ve been overlooking – a Sierra Nevada mountain town where history meets ...

The Pacific Crest Trail, that legendary 2,650-mile path stretching from Mexico to Canada, passes right through Castle Crags State Park. During hiking season, you might encounter through-hikers taking ...

Planning your first thru-hike is exciting, but it's also scary making sure you've packed everything. Avoid this common mistake or you could regret it later.

CAMPO, Calif. (AP) — Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a challenge, especially for adventurers making the entire run from Southern California to Canada, and Eric Kipperman’s job is to greet ...

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail that runs through three western states is already challenging. Now the grueling journey may become even tougher this year due to federal cuts.