Here's why you shouldn't trust hiking trail reviews

And where to hike with your dog ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Matador Outdoor]( [hiking in Patagonia]( Here's Why You Shouldn't Trust Trail Reviews, From a Published Hiking Author Hi there, Our Commissioning editor, Suzie Dundas, draws upon personal experience as an avid hiker and travel writer to discuss the nuance of online trail reviews. We all know internet reviews as a whole can often be marred by personal biases and subjective terms (what does 'fit' mean, anyway?). And while trail apps and websites do have their purpose, relying on trail reviews to prepare for a hike is good way to set yourself up for failure. Here’s why that is, and [what you should look for instead](. [THE REVIEW ON REVIEWS]( Outdoor Uncover new ways to explore your world. [a man and his dog]( The 10 Best US National Forests to Visit With a Dog The rules and regulations within these spaces are much more pet-friendly in comparison to national parks. [READ MORE]( [cruise ship]( Where Does the Waste Go on Cruise Ships, and Is It Really Sustainable? This is how cruise ships dispose of their waste. [READ MORE]( [cherry blossoms in Japan]( This Private Helicopter Tour Is the Most Luxurious Way to Enjoy Japan's Cherry Blossom Season Fly over Mount Yoshino, Osaka, and Nara to experience the best cherry blossom display in Japan from the air. [READ MORE]( [US Olympic Museum]( Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting the US Olympic Museum in Colorado Springs You’ll be able to race Jesse Owens, walk into a virtual Parade of Nations, and virtually go downhill skiing. [READ MORE]( Travel On Film Inspiration for the adventurous traveler on YouTube. [YouTube Video] [YouTube Video]( Top 9 Places For Solo Female Travelers in 2024 Deciding where to go as a solo female traveler can be challenging when safety is always a concern. That’s why we've compiled a list of our top 9 destinations for you to consider. [WATCH NOW]( [Waterfall]( Madeira Driving through a waterfall in Madeira, Portugal. [WATCH NOW]( [Sun Eclipse]( Eclipse Find out about Delta's special solar eclipse flight. [WATCH NOW]( [Open email in your web browser]( (and bookmark for later) EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH MATADOR — FOLLOW US HERE [Facebook]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [TikTok]( [Pinterest]( [Threads]( [X.com]( [Linkedin]( [Update your email frequency and topic preferences here](. [Unsubscribe from our newsletter]( - we'll be here when you need us! Copyright © 2024 Matador Network, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Matador Network, PO Box 7775, Suite 40021, San Francisco, CA 94120, United States