Sierra Rec Magazine – November 17, 2021 – Did you know today is National Hiking Day?
WHAT IS NATIONAL HIKING DAY?
Also known as “Take A Hike Day,” National Hiking Day on November 17 may be one of the most important holidays out there. Why? For starters, there’s more than 60,000 miles of trails across the nation. Not to mention, hiking is great exercise allowing you to burn over 550 calories per hour. Plus, being in the outdoors allows you to get away from your phone and appreciate nature’s beauty and wonder.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL HIKING DAY
- The most obvious: Take a hike – There’s nothing like getting out in the great outdoors. Grab some hiking boots, a sack lunch, a backpack, and some water, and hit the trail! Once you start, you’ll wonder why you don’t do this more often.
- Share your experiences – Proud of your accomplishment? Take photos and share your hiking experiences on social media! Add hashtags like #NationalTrailsDay and #TakeAHike to inspire others to go out in the great outdoors.
- Take a “Volunteer Vacation -“Hiking in exotic and diverse locations, all while giving back and building/maintaining trails all around the world. What could be better? Check out the American Hiking Society’s “Volunteer Vacation” for information on how you can make this dream a reality.
Hiking the Sierra
Here are some our favorite regional sierra Nevada Day hikes to consider
