Welcome to FernTrek
The virtual hiking platform that brings the trail to you, wherever you are.
Explore iconic routes from your screen, tracking your progress as if you were hiking in real life. Whether you’re planning your next adventure, visualizing your favorite trails, or just want to see how far you’d be on a legendary trek, FernTrek lets you experience the journey step by step. Lace up virtually, discover new destinations, and see the world—one virtual mile at a time.
Track Your Journey
Visualize your progress on real trails
With FernTrek’s interactive trail maps, you can follow your virtual journey step by step. Log your activity, see your progress in real time, and explore detailed routes—whether you’re walking at home or outdoors. Our user-friendly tools help you stay motivated and make every mile count.
New Trails and Features
Don't see the trails you want? We are constantly adding new trails and features to enhance your virtual hiking experience. Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on the latest additions and improvements!
Browse Categories
Browse our diverse categories—state parks, national parks, and even fantasy hikes—to find the perfect virtual trail for your next adventure.
Featured Hikes
Whether you're seeking a peaceful escape or an adventurous journey, these featured hikes are a perfect place to start your next outdoor adventure.
Appalachian
Trace the wild backbone of the eastern United States from Georgia to Maine on the legendary Appalachian Trail, climbing misty ridgelines, threading hardwood forests, and crossing weathered balds as you follow a footpath where thru‑hikers, black bears, and mountain winds have shared the same narrow corridor for generations.
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Orion
Stride with the mighty Hunter, tracing the iconic belt and sword across the winter sky.
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Cotswold Way
Set out along the rolling spine of England, tracing timeless footsteps from the cobbled streets of Chipping Campden to the ancient walls of Bath, as you follow the storied Cotswold Way; a high path where hills unfold, villages slumber, and centuries of quiet countryside tales linger in every hedgerow.
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