Urban Hiking

Live in a city and can't get away for a "real" hiking trip?  Want to do a little recon for possible future SHTF situation in your area?  Need to get a bit more exercise in your day?  Consider urban hiking.

While the concept of urban hiking may be more trendy (examples here, here, and here) than necessary (in a large urban area you can always take public transit), it is a great opportunity to get some exercise while learning more about the area you live in.  Getting started with urban hiking is as simple as:

• Googling urban trails in your local area.
• Checking out maps of your local area (many show paved and unpaved trails).
• Joining up with a group such as the AVA or local walking groups if you don't want to go alone.
• Packing up some basic gear.
• Following some basic safety rules.
• And heading out on an urban adventure.