Lonely Planet 2026
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:
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
