Built by hikers for hikers who actually show up

Hiking's

better

with

company.

Explore

nature

socially

Discover and create local groups and events. Find real hikes happening near you—TrailBuddies is the easiest way to turn "I should get outside more" into a plan.

See how it works

See how it works

About Us

Creating an accessible outdoors for all

TrailBuddies was shaped by a simple belief: planning an outdoor adventure shouldn't be complicated. How many group chats need to be made online just to explore the world offline?

We created tools to help find, create and manage outdoor groups and events in your local area.

Get creative with your weekends, but plan them with intention. Hike smarter, safter and together.

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of lost hiker cases are solo hikers

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of search and rescues are for lost hikers

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of search and rescues are for lost hikers

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of hiking-related incidents is a factor of poor planning

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of hiking-related incidents is a factor of poor planning

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of hikers don't inform anyone of their plans

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of hikers don't inform anyone of their plans

How We Work

Discover community, find events and create your own adventures

Explore

Find local groups and events. Open the app and see what's happening nearby: weekend hiking trips, groups planning their next adventure, and outdoor events. No more group chats that fizzle out before anyone laces up.

Events

Plan a hike in minutes. Join one in seconds. Every event has the details that actually matter — meeting point, start time, difficulty, and who else is going. Tap join, add it to your calendar, and show up. It's that simple.

Groups

Find your community. Or create your own. Some groups are open to anyone who wants in. Others are invite-only for a tighter circle. Either way, starting one takes about thirty seconds. Name it, set the vibe, and start posting hikes.

Messaging

Connect and coordinate with others. Message trail buddies going to an upcoming event, and get to know who's in your groups.

Try for free

Try for free

FAQs

How do we get started?

TrailBuddies started while the two of us were in college. We both loved hiking and spending time outdoors, but realized there wasn’t an easy way to meet other hikers and build a community. We wanted to solve that problem by creating one central place where hikers could find groups and events to join, making it easier to connect with others and build a community outdoors.

Who is TrailBuddies for?

TrailBuddies is for anyone and everyone! We want you to explore the outdoors but with the people and pace your comfortable doing so.

What happens with my data?

Any data collected, not including username and email, is not linked to you. Data is used for internal analytics to help with future app improvements. It is not sold to a 3rd party.

Still have questions?

Reach out and we’ll get back to you shortly.

Get in Touch

Get in Touch

FAQs

How do we get started?

Who is TrailBuddies for?

What happens with my data?

Still have questions?

Reach out and we’ll get back to you shortly.

Get in Touch

Get in Touch

FAQs

How do we get started?

TrailBuddies started while the two of us were in college. We both loved hiking and spending time outdoors, but realized there wasn’t an easy way to meet other hikers and build a community. We wanted to solve that problem by creating one central place where hikers could find groups and events to join, making it easier to connect with others and build a community outdoors.

Who is TrailBuddies for?

TrailBuddies is for anyone and everyone! We want you to explore the outdoors but with the people and pace your comfortable doing so.

What happens with my data?

Any data collected, not including username and email, is not linked to you. Data is used for internal analytics to help with future app improvements. It is not sold to a 3rd party.

Still have questions?

Reach out and we’ll get back to you shortly.

Get in Touch

Get in Touch