Best Hiking and Outdoor Accounts to Follow on Twitter in 2022
Since its inception in 2006, Twitter has become the defacto source for breaking news, information, and updates from around the world. And with an easy, intuitive design, hiking, camping, and outdoor fans have flocked to the service, looking for the latest news, updates, and inspirational photos and videos.
However, with thousands of hiking, camping, and outdoor accounts on Twitter, and with many of them dormant, it can be difficult to know which accounts to follow and which to ignore. That’s why, below, we are going to review the best hiking and outdoor accounts to follow on Twitter in 2022.
Interested in more outdoor accounts to follow? Be sure to check-out our guide on the best mountaineering Instagram accounts to follow in 2022.
American Hiking
American Hiking is the premiere source for efforts to preserve the hiking experience. Their Twitter account not only provides timely updates on hiking news, but also conservation efforts being taken by activists to ensure that the natural beauty of the great outdoors isn’t polluted or destroyed.
Follow American Hiking on Twitter here!
Hiking With Matt
Hiking With Matt is a great Twitter account for finding useful, informative, and innovative advice on hiking, kayaking, and fishing. A whimsical and fun Twitter account, Matt always speaks his mind and provides some really great infographics alongside his Tweets.
Follow Hiking With Matt on Twitter here!
Hiking Lady
The Hiking Lady Twitter account is based off-of the website with the similar name. Based on the vision of Carol Roberts, an avid hiker, backpacker, and outdoorswoman, she developed her love of hiking at a young age and while growing up in California. Her Twitter account is fun and laidback, in a similar vein as her website and is a great account to follow for pictures and infographics.
Follow Hiking Lady on Twitter here!
Long Distance Hiking
If you’re looking for a Twitter account which provides information on thru-hiking and long-distance hiking, then there really is no better account to follow then Long Distance Hiking. A self-proclaimed lover of hiking and longer trails, Long Distance Hiking’s Twitter account provides a wealth of information on thru-hiking and completing multi-day hikes.
Follow Long Distance Hiking on Twitter here!
Day Hiking Trails
The Day Hiking Trails Twitter account is a bit of an inverse from the Long Distance Hiking account. Focused more on day hikes, Day Hiking Trails provides a wealth of information, tips, advice, and photos on some of the best hiking trails that can be found across the country.
Follow Day Hiking Trails on Twitter here!
Hiking the Trail
Run by Adam Nutting and based on the website ourwildplaces.com, Hiking the Trail is a one-stop-shop for all information on hikes, the great outdoors, and backpacking. Adam is a lover of his Jeep and shares tidbits about the happenings around him, his latest hikes, and photos of his Jeep.
Follow Hiking the Trail on Twitter here!
Tour Mt. Rainier
While the Tour Mt. Rainier Twitter account focuses almost exclusively on the Mount Rainier trail, owner and hiking guide Diann Sheldon provides a wealth of cool and interesting photos he takes on his adventures. A naturalist, tour and hiking guide, and Mount Rainier National Park ambassador, his passion for the outdoors can be seen in every Tweet.
Follow Tour Mt. Rainier on Twitter here!
Hiking Guy
The Hiking Guy Twitter account is based on the same website. Run by Cris Hazzard, a professional hiking guide, Cris looks to provide hiking tips and tricks he has learnt over the years to help fast-track you into becoming a professional hiker. He also reviews gear with no bias and to better help you not waste your time or money.
Follow Hiking Guy on Twitter here!
National Geographic
We would be remiss to discuss the best hiking and outdoor Twitter accounts without mentioning the National Geographic. With over 26.5-million followers, the National Geographic provides some of the best, most breath-taking photos around the globe. If you’re a lover of the great outdoors, you must follow National Geographic.
Follow National Geographic on Twitter here!
REI
REI is one of the best outdoor and sporting goods stores around. And with an interesting co-op model, REI has grown a loyal following of hikers, campers, and lovers of the outdoors. Their Twitter account is chock-filled with interesting photos, guides, and information. In addition, if you’re lucky, you may be able to grab some sweet gear on a discount.
Follow REI on Twitter here!
