About Us

FernTrek is dedicated to making the world’s most beautiful trails accessible to everyone—wherever you are. Our platform blends adventure, technology, and community to create immersive virtual hiking experiences.

Our Mission
Mission

To inspire adventure and well-being by bringing trails to everyone—regardless of location or ability.

Our Vision
Vision

We envision a world where everyone can experience the joy of discovery and the beauty of nature, virtually and beyond.

Our Community
Values

We cherish the beauty of nature and creativity, stay flexible and open to new ideas, and always strive to do the right thing.

Nature

Why FernTrek?

We believe adventure should have no barriers. Whether you’re training for a real hike, exploring new destinations, or simply seeking inspiration, our virtual trails let you experience the world step by step.

  • Accessible to all ages and abilities
  • Track your progress and achievements
  • Discover new places and connect with fellow enthusiasts
The Developer

Meet the Developer

Hi, I'm Katie, the creator of FernTrek. The idea for this website was born during the pandemic, when not leaving the house much left me with a sore back and a need to exercise more routinely.

I’ve always found traditional exercise to be less than entertaining, so I bought a walking pad and started walking while I worked at my standing desk. To keep things interesting, I tracked my daily miles in a Google spreadsheet— the nerd in me curious to see how far I could get on a virtual journey to Mordor.

Eventually, I realized I wanted to share this experience and my love of walking as exercie with others. That’s how FernTrek began: a way to help people stay active, explore new trails and discover the adventure in every step.

Thanks for reading, all the best!

Katie