How to Search for Trails by Name on Trails.com

Looking for information on a specific trail? You can use Trails.com's handy keyword search feature to find trails by name. You will then be able to link to all sorts of useful information about the trail itself, including its history, other nearby trails you might enjoy and the opportunity to book hotels or vacation rentals near the trail you want to visit.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

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

Hunt for Trails by Name on Trails.com

1. Launch your Web browser and head to Trails.com's homepage (see Resources below).
2. Enter your email address and password in the given fields, or click the 'Log In' link to be taken to a new page offering the same fields.
3. Click the 'Start a Free Account' page if you wish to take advantage of the free trial offer of a 14-day membership to Trails.com. You'll be redirected to a page requiring you to complete a membership application form.
4. Return to the Trails.com homepage when you've logged in.
5. Click the 'Trail Finder' link.
6. Find the 'Zip or Keyword Search' link, or simply scroll to the 'Search For Trails By Keyword' section.
7. Enter the name of the trail or trails you want to find in the 'Keyword(s)' field. Supply the optional 'Region' and 'Activities' information, if desired, and click the 'Search' button.
8. Click the 'Advanced Search' link in the 'Search for Trails by Keyword' section for expanded search options, including trail skill levels and a checklist of activities.
9. Browse your results, which will appear on a new page. Find the trail you were looking for and click on its link to be taken to that trail's page, where you can learn more about it, get maps and directions or even book hotel reservations.

Tips & Warnings

• Sign up for a 14-day trial membership. Though you don't require one to find trails by name at Trails.com, your ability to access the complete breadth of your results will be limited if you don't. You'll need a MasterCard, Visa or American Express credit card to reserve your trial membership, but don't worry: it won't be charged.
• Look for help at the Trails.com 'Help' page (see Resources below) if you get lost trying to find trails by name on Trails.com.
• Make sure you clear your Web browser's history and cache if you use your credit card to make an online transaction. Check in your browser's 'Help' index if you need a hand doing this.
• Keep your account information secret, even from people you trust. Never tell anyone your password, disable any options to remember your login information if you're working on a shared computer and always log out when you're finished your session.