About Great American Trails

Hiking and cycling tour specialists

Our team loves discovering the world under our own steam, whether on two feet or two wheels. By combining our passion for hiking and cycling with years of experience designing self-guided adventures, we’re proud to bring North America's premier destinations to your doorstep with our range of guided and self-guided cycling and hiking trips.

Thanks to our deep knowledge of the destinations and all things active travel, you’ll get expert advice every step of the way. While safety is always at the heart of what we do, we also focus on fun, challenging you just enough to enjoy that unbeatable feeling of accomplishment that comes with immersive, active experiences.

You don’t need to be a hardcore hiker or cyclist to join one of our Great American Trails trips. All you need is a sense of adventure and a love for the outdoors.

Come explore the United States the active way, with a guided or self-guided hiking or cycling journey.

Our team loves discovering the world under our own steam, whether on two feet or two wheels. By combining our passion for hiking and cycling with years of experience designing self-guided adventures, we’re proud to bring North America's premier destinations to your doorstep with our range of guided and self-guided cycling and hiking trips.

Thanks to our deep knowledge of the destinations and all things active travel, you’ll get expert advice every step of the way. While safety is always at the heart of what we do, we also focus on fun, challenging you just enough to enjoy that unbeatable feeling of accomplishment that comes with immersive, active experiences.

You don’t need to be a hardcore hiker or cyclist to join one of our Great American Trails trips. All you need is a sense of adventure and a love for the outdoors.

Come explore the United States the active way, with a guided or self-guided hiking or cycling journey.

Our Value Promise

Planning your own multi-day cycling or hiking trip can be time-consuming and logistically challenging, especially when all you want to do is enjoy the experience.

With Great American Trails, we take the hassle out of the equation. Our collection of ready-to-go itineraries makes it easy to choose your perfect adventure. Whether you prefer the camaraderie of a guided group or the flexibility of a self-guided trip, you’ll enjoy the benefits of expert planning, thoughtfully designed routes, and support when you need it.

Every Great American Trails trip we offer is genuinely good value. Our range of self-guided hiking and cycling trips includes essentials like bike rental, navigation app, baggage transfers and comfortable accommodation included in the trip cost, allowing you to better budget for your cycle journey and eliminating many out-of-pocket expenses. 

Enjoy the trail ahead - without the hassle of organising it.

 Feeling on top of the world on the way to Plateau Point in the Grand Canyon |  <i>Brad Atwal</i>IMG_1441 |  <i>Jessie Beyer</i>Gorgeous views on the way to Lindeman City |  <i>Nathalie Gauthier</i>Hiking Canada's Chilkoot Trail |  <i>Mark Daffey</i>
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