Flights network

Flights Hike

A flight-first planner for iconic walks: New Zealand Great Walks, Canadian wilderness, US national parks, Nepal and the Himalayas, Australia, Patagonia, Europe, Asia, Africa and classic pilgrim routes.

Trip builder

Choose the trail, then the gateway.

Search by trail, country, national park, trek style, season, airport or difficulty. Set an origin airport and date so flight searches start from somewhere real, with local shops and guides tied to the gateway town.

50famous trails
10trail styles
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Trailmaps, guides, tours and gear

Trail journal

Real walking days, not brochure vapor.

Forest paths, dry-country walking, exposed lookouts, wet-weather stone tracks, alpine valleys and the gear wall before the trip starts.

Hikers standing on an alpine trail below snowy New Zealand mountains
Alpine tracks
A walking group crossing dry grassland with daypacks
Guided walks
Two hikers walking through dense green forest
Forest trails
Hikers on rocky lookout above a city and coastline
Summit views
Hikers in rain gear walking beside stone walls
Wet weather
Colorful hiking backpacks in an outdoor gear shop
Gear checks

Trail styles

More than mountains.

Filter for national parks, hut-to-hut classics, alpine crossings, pilgrimages, desert routes, coastal tracks, rainforest trails, volcanoes and summit objectives.

Trail directory

50 matching hikes.

Use this as a shortlist, then confirm permits, hut bookings, maps, local outfitters, seasonal closures, guide requirements, altitude risk, weather windows, transport logistics and local safety advice before booking.

Gear and logistics

Own the personal kit. Rent or hire the trip-specific pieces.

Boots, socks, layers, poles, headlamp, water treatment and rain protection are worth dialing in before departure. Ice gear, tents, sleeping systems and porter logistics depend on the route.

Source notes: Trail shortlists draw on recognised trekking classics, national park and conservation agencies, Lonely Planet hiking coverage, New Zealand DOC Great Walks, Parks Canada trail guidance, Nepal Tourism Board trekking guidance, AllTrails/Komoot route tools and adventure tour marketplaces. Conditions, permits, route access and safety guidance change; confirm locally before booking.

Lonely Planet treks | Where to hike when | DOC Milford Track | Parks Canada West Coast Trail | Nepal Tourism Board EBC | NT Larapinta | REI | MEC | Paddy Pallin