ABOUT US
KeepOurTrails is a home for trail stories and practical guides — built to help us tread lighter and care more.
KeepOurTrails began as a shared notebook between hikers, trail runners, and weekend volunteers comparing what we saw on our local routes—downed signs, eroding switchbacks, overflowing trailheads, and the quiet wins when a community shows up.
We publish clear, field-tested writing that helps you plan better trips, practice Leave No Trace, and understand the realities behind access and conservation. When we make a claim, we aim to cite sources, talk to people doing the work, and correct the record when we miss.
KeepOurTrails is editorially independent. We don’t do pay-to-play coverage, and we keep sponsorship separate from our reporting. If you value thoughtful outdoor journalism, sharing our work, sending tips, and supporting the site helps keep it focused on readers—not algorithms.
Trail Stories & Route Notes
We publish first-hand trail stories, trip reports, and practical route notes you can use on your next hike or run. Expect clear context on terrain, seasonality, access, and what surprised us most—so you can plan better and enjoy the trail more.
Leave No Trace in Practice
Low-impact travel is more than a checklist. We share realistic, on-the-ground guidance for packing out waste, protecting water sources, respecting wildlife, and camping with care—habits that keep wild places welcoming for everyone.
Stewardship & Local Action
Healthy trails come from people showing up. We cover volunteer days, restoration wins, policy updates, and community groups doing the work. If there’s a trail that needs help, we want to spotlight it—and make it easier to get involved.
KeepOurTrails reminds me that the best adventures leave no trace—and that caring for trails is part of the story, not an afterthought.
Avery Martinez
Trail volunteer & weekend backpacker
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