Where should you hike next? Find 96 spectacular trails around the globe and the best months to explore them from micro walks to multi-day treks; pilgrimage routes to mountainous rambles. Each month features 8 of the best hikes with stunning photography, must-know details and trail route maps, so you can start planning your next outdoor adventure.

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 Traveller'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 travellers who want to explore more of our world on foot.