Events

real-time connection with hikers like you

Check out our online & in-person events for the long-distance hiking community! Click on each event below to register (for open non-member events) or to view access codes (for member events).

To see our member events, please login to your Trail Family member account for access.

John Muir Trail Clinic With Ethan Gallogly

Join us for this online community meetup featuring thru-hiker and author Ethan Gallogly. In this clinic, Ethan will go over his pack, gear, and specifics about hiking the John Muir Trail! If you're planning to hike the John Muir Trail, or want to get general insight into backpacking in the Sierra - this is for you.

Hiker Happy Hour With “Cheer”

Join fellow long-distance hikers and hiker hopefuls in this fun and casual meetup - a great way to stay connected to the hiking community! Both new and experienced/alumni hikers are welcome. In this open forum, we'll talk about on-trail life, after-trail life, gear, tips, future plans, and more. Sit back, relax, get ready for some laughs, and pour a cold one (if you choose)!

Trail Talk Tuesday With “Paladin”

Talk with people who get it! Join other new and experienced hikers for a casual & open discussion about all things long-distance hiking. We'll talk about trail life, after trail life, post trail depression support, gear, future plans, backpacking tips, type 2 fun, and so much more. This is a great way to stay connected with the hiking community, swap stories, and give back - with maybe some laughs along the way!

Hiker Happy Hour With “Cheer”

Join fellow long-distance hikers and hiker hopefuls in this fun and casual meetup - a great way to stay connected to the hiking community! Both new and experienced/alumni hikers are welcome. In this open forum, we'll talk about on-trail life, after-trail life, gear, tips, future plans, and more. Sit back, relax, get ready for some laughs, and pour a cold one (if you choose)!

Trail Talk Tuesday With “Paladin”

Talk with people who get it! Join other new and experienced hikers for a casual & open discussion about all things long-distance hiking. We'll talk about trail life, after trail life, post trail depression support, gear, future plans, backpacking tips, type 2 fun, and so much more. This is a great way to stay connected with the hiking community, swap stories, and give back - with maybe some laughs along the way!

Hiker Happy Hour With “Cheer”

Join fellow long-distance hikers and hiker hopefuls in this fun and casual meetup - a great way to stay connected to the hiking community! Both new and experienced/alumni hikers are welcome. In this open forum, we'll talk about on-trail life, after-trail life, gear, tips, future plans, and more. Sit back, relax, get ready for some laughs, and pour a cold one (if you choose)!

Trail Talk Thursday With “GG”

Talk with people who get it! Join other new and experienced hikers for a casual & open discussion about all things long-distance hiking. We'll talk about trail life, after trail life, post trail depression support, gear, future plans, backpacking tips, type 2 fun, and so much more. This is a great way to stay connected with the hiking community, swap stories, and give back - with maybe some laughs along the way!