Outbound: Walk & Hike Outside

I've been a longtime supporter of The Outbound, following them since their early days and enjoying many adventures that I discovered from their website and emails. What sets The Outbound apart from other outdoor platforms is a vibrant, supportive community that shares unique ideas and insights for outdoor adventures. While many apps focus on just a handful of activities, The Outbound serves as a true adventure hub—offering inspiration for everything from picnicking and swimming to rock climbing, camping, and discovering waterfalls and lakes. Whether you're seeking a challenging hike, a quiet spot to relax by the river, or a family-friendly day outdoors, you'll find it all with The Outbound!

…As a solo traveling landscape photographer and blogger, I use this app pretty often on my travels. Not just to find out about hikes in the general area, but to help navigate where I’m at, to where I’m going to be as the next stop on my journey. As a long-time writer for them as well, their new downloadable features is a “must have” for any adventurer! It’s truly a game changer when you’re on the road somewhere and don’t have service. Definitely a great app to have if you’re looking for well written blogs and great outdoor activities.

I’ve been using this app since The Outbound first hit the scene. As a busy mom of two with a family that likes to adventure on the weekends, it’s perfect for efficiently finding something to do that feels novel, accessible, and worth the time and energy. Living in the Bay Area there are many hidden gems and this app allows me to explore a place I’ve lived for well over a decade with fresh eyes each time. With this update the maps are much improved and include an interactive elevation component which is great when deciding how much to get into (aka mellow or intense hike). I love how streamlined it is and the ability to so easily filter adventures to curate a list that meets my needs.