The Best Hiking & Camping Subreddits in 2026

Outdoor communities on Reddit combine stunning trip reports with detailed gear advice. They're a great resource whether you're planning a day hike or a thru-hike.

These are the best hiking and camping subreddits in 2026.

Published . Member counts are approximate; activity checked September 25, 2026.

The best hiking & camping subreddits

  1. 1
    r/hiking2.1M+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Hiking

    Trip photos and hiking advice.

  2. 2
    r/CampingandHiking2.7M+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Camping & hiking

    General outdoor recreation.

  3. 3
    r/backpacking5.3M+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Backpacking & travel

    Wilderness and travel backpacking.

  4. 4
    r/WildernessBackpacking740K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Wilderness trips

    Multi-day backcountry trips.

  5. 5
    r/Ultralight700K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Ultralight gear

    Reducing pack weight.

  6. 6
    r/camping5M+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Camping

    Camping trips and tips.

  7. 7
    r/CampingGear830K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Gear

    Camping gear reviews and advice.

  8. 8
    r/AppalachianTrail161K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Appalachian Trail

    AT thru-hikes and sections.

  9. 9
    r/PacificCrestTrail80K+ membersActive · 69 posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Pacific Crest Trail

    PCT planning and trip reports.

  10. 10
    r/Outdoors5M+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Outdoors

    All outdoor activities.

  11. 11
    r/trailrunning410K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Trail running

    Running on trails.

  12. 12
    r/travel10M+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Travel planning

    Planning trips around outdoor destinations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best hiking subreddit?

r/hiking for general hiking and r/WildernessBackpacking for backcountry trips.

Where can I get lightweight gear advice?

r/Ultralight focuses on reducing pack weight.

Are there subreddits for long trails?

Yes — r/AppalachianTrail and r/PacificCrestTrail.

Can I claim a dead hiking subreddit?

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