Nature lovers can't control the weather. They don't even want to! But they do need to understand the possible conditions they are heading into before starting a major trek. With the tools below hikers should be able to plan the best times to begin their journey fully comprehending the range of temperatures they will encounter. So if you want to ensure your Appalachian Trail Hike starts in time to avoid the Maine's freezing temperatures, or time your trip through the Arizona desert when temperatures are less demanding, this tool will help you do it.
Start by choosing a National Scenic Trail from those listed below. From there you can enter your various hiking scenarios to calculate your hike's duration, find temperature extremes during that duration, and obtain upcoming 5-day weather forecasts for any point along the trail.
Appalachian Trail
Weather planner with hike duration and temperature extremes for NoBo and SoBo hikers.
Arizona Trail
Weather planner with hike duration and temperature extremes. Includes special elevation adjustments for high mountain and deep canyon areas.
Florida Trail
Weather planner with hike duration and temperature extremes. Emphasizes the dangers of humidity and heat index.
Ice Age Trail
Weather planner with hike duration and temperature extremes. Covers all 124 named segments across Wisconsin, with a route choice through the Baraboo Hills.
Natchez Trace Trail
Weather planner with hike duration and temperature extremes for hiking the five disconnected sections along the historic Natchez Trace Parkway.
New England Trail
Weather planner with hike duration and temperature extremes. Emphasizes the impact of wind chill for mountain and winter hikes.
Pacific Northwest Trail
Weather planner with hike duration and temperature extremes for one of the most remote National Scenic Trails, from Glacier National Park to the Olympic Peninsula.
Pacific Crest Trail
Coming next — Weather planner + hike duration + temperature extremes — with new Best Start! function.
Continental Divide Trail
Coming soon — Weather planner + hike duration + temperature extremes — organized by section.
North Country Trail
Coming soon — Weather planner + hike duration + temperature extremes — organized by section.
Potomac Heritage Trail
Coming soon — Weather planner + hike duration + temperature extremes — organized by section.