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Hiking Bangers started as a passion project -- a camera, a pair of boots, and a relentless drive to find the trails that take your breath away.

What began as an Instagram account grew into a community of nearly 700,000 outdoor enthusiasts who share one belief: the best views in the world are earned on foot.

This site is the next chapter -- your one-stop resource for trail guides, honest gear reviews, community giveaways, and everything you need to get outside.