Lonely Planet: Where to Go When Hiking
Where should you hike next? Discover 96 spectacular hiking trails around the world and the best times to explore them in this inspiring month-by-month trip planner.
Get ready for the hike of a lifetime with this ultimate guide to a year’s worth of amazing hiking experiences. Perfect for hikers of all skill levels looking for their next challenge in the great outdoors with ideas for multi-day walks and epic treks – from Spain’s Camino Francés, California’s high sierras on the John Muir Trail, South Africa’s coastal Strandloper Trail and many more.
Inside Where to Go When Hiking:
96 incredible hikes around the globe for every month of the year
Chapters include planning flowcharts to help you choose your ideal trek
Each month highlights 8 hikes varying in skill from short micro-adventures to multi-day walks and long-distance trails
Includes route maps, breathtaking nature photography, and expert insights on what makes each hike unmissable
Covers essential details: start/finish points, distance, duration, challenge level, when to go, permit info, safety, getting there, accommodation, food and more
Written by Sarah Baxter, author of A History of the World in 500 Walks, The Inspired Traveler’s Guide to Spiritual Places, and Lonely Planet’s Where to Go When; and Paul Bloomfield, a contributing author to numerous books about travel, hiking, cycling and treks in the UK and across the world.
Lace-up your hiking boots and explore the globe’s greatest treks and trails with Where to Go When Hiking. Continuing Lonely Planet’s bestselling series including Where to Go When and Where to Go When with Kids, this comprehensive guide is a must for keen hikers and travelers who want to explore more of our world on foot.
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Released 1 May 2026ISBN: 9781837588756RRP: $44.99Format: Hardback, full colour, 328 PagesDimensions: 246 x 192 mm | 7.56 x 9.69”
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