How to Search for Trails by Zip Code on Trails.com

If you live in (or will be paying a visit to) the United States, you can take advantage of Trails.com's handy zipcode search feature to find trails just a hop, skip and jump away. You'll be pitching your tent, riding your bike or whatever your cup of tea might be, in no time flat.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Active Trails.com membership (recommended)
• Credit card (if purchasing a membership)

Browse Trails by Zip Code on Trails.com

1. Open your Web browser and go to the Trails.com homepage (see Resources below).
2. Sign in to your account. You can access the sign-in fields in the 'Member Login' section of the homepage, or by clicking the 'Log In' link.
3. Locate the 'Trail Finder' tab. Click on the 'Trail Finder' link. You will be redirected to the Trails.com 'Trail Descriptions & Trail Maps' page.
4. Click the 'Zip or Keyword Search' link, which appears beneath the 'Select a State on the Map or a Link Below' heading. You can also access the zipcode search by scrolling down the page until you find the 'Search for Trails by Zip Code' section.
5. Enter the zipcode you wish to search in the 'Zip Code' field.
6. Select a distance range by using the drop-down 'Within [Number of] Miles' menu.
7. Click 'Search.'
8. Add specific outdoor activities to your search criteria by clicking on the 'More Options' link near the 'Search' button. An additional field allowing you to select activities from checkboxes will appear along with the zipcode and distance range fields.
9. Browse your results. Click on the link of any trail that interests you to learn more about it.

Tips & Warnings

• Join Trails.com by signing up for the site's free offer of a 14-day trial membership. You'll get full access to the site for 2 weeks without obligation to join.
• Access the Trails.com 'Help' page (see Resources below) if you need any help during your search for trails by zipcode.
• Keep your Trails.com account secure by logging out at the end of each and every session. Never share your password information.
• Guard your credit card information closely. Never enter this information if you're on a shared or public computer, and ensure you clear your browser's history and memory cache without delay once your transaction has been processed.