Plants & Outdoors
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Hiking

From local trails to your first summit.

3levels, ending in an overnight backpacking trip
60 mina Step, on average
$0to start Level 1
FreeLevel 1, always

Learn hiking as a beginner

From local trails to your first summit. When it opens, this beginner course breaks hiking into short Steps that each link the best free lessons online, with a small group who start when you do. It begins with a 10-mile day hike and ends with an overnight backpacking trip.

The path

  1. 1
    Level 1Free when it opens

    Day Hikes

    A 10-mile day hike

  2. Level 2Unlocks after Level 1

    Navigation

    A hike with map and compass

  3. Level 3Unlocks after Level 2

    Overnight

    Your first night on trail

Where it ends: an overnight backpacking trip

Questions about learning hiking

Is this hiking course free?

Yes. Level 1 of every hobby on Eras is free, and every Step links free lessons from great teachers online. Eras Plus is an optional subscription that opens the levels after it.

Cover photo by Galen Crout on Unsplash

Learn Hiking: Beginner Course, Coming Soon · Eras