Hiking Articles & News

The Shin-etsu Trail in Japan is an incredibly special hiking and cultural experience.  Here are our top 5 reasons why you should consider hiking th...

Have you ever wondered about the history of the Shin-etsu Trail in Japan? Let's delve into the fascinating evolution of this renowned hiking trail....

Are you looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse yourself in nature? Hiking is the perfect way to reconnect with the great ...

Are you ready to lace up your hiking boots and explore the great outdoors? Australia is home to some of the most stunning hiking trails in the worl...

At Hiking Trails Pty Ltd, we've been doing some work on our why. Asking why do we exist? What is our purpose? What do we do really well that we can...

The Shin-etsu Trail in its fullest is a 110km hiking trail stretching through Japan's Nagano and Niigata prefectures, and located 2-hours by bullet...

Now that you've confirmed your Kumano Kodo self-guided Pilgrimage Walk, in addition to your walking training, it's time to start thinking about you...

The Kumano Kodo pilgrimage is one of the most beautiful and sacred pilgrimage trails in Japan. It’s a network of pathways that lead to 33 UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Kii Mountain range in Wakayama Prefecture, central Japan. 

Whether for health, recovery or recreation Japan’s communal onsen baths are a feature that ranges between fascination to delight for many westerner...

In order to get to the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail, along with at a couple of places along the walk, and getting back to Kii Katsuura to catch a ...

It's a big claim to drop Australia's greatest luxury and most spectacular walks into a headline, but we're pretty confident that when dropping 'lux...

Wondering what are the essentials to pack and carry on a day hike or a multi day hike where you're lucky enough to have your main luggage transport...