Welcome to Hikespeak

An online place for the outdoors

Discover trail reports for over 700 hikes, including more than 175 trails around Los Angeles. Hikespeak also has information on campgrounds and other outdoor fun.

Ready to start exploring? Pick a region that interests from the menu above or search by name.

You can also uncover trails with the Hike Finder, a robust tool that locates trails near you or places you want to go. This tool works best on desktop browsers, so you may wish to start with a basic search.

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Pro tip: Each trail includes a link that opens personalized directions to the trailhead in Google Maps. This site also offers a trail map for each outing. From your phone, you can tap the blue icon on the left side of the map to Add your location to the trail map and track your progress as you hike.

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Tawhai Falls Walking Track Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Village Waterfall New Zealand

Tawhai Falls in Tongariro National Park

Tawhai Falls is a lovely little waterfall in Tongariro National Park. The short single-drop waterfall along the tree-lined Whakapapanui Stream is located near Whakapapa Village, home... Read more.

Whakaipo Lodge Lake Taupo Accommodations New Zealand Bed and Breakfast

Whakaipo Lodge in Taupo

If you're traveling to New Zealand, see if you can stay at Whakaipo Lodge. The lodge is located at the center of the North Island in a country setting near the shore of Lake Taupo, New... Read more.

Mangawhero Falls Walking Track Tongariro National Park Hike Ohakune New Zealand

Mangawhero Falls in Tongariro National Park

Tongariro National Park has many wonders. Some are impossible to miss, like massive volcanoes, and other, like beautiful waterfalls, are waiting to be discovered. Mangawhero Falls... Read more.