We’d love to hear from you. Whether you’ve spotted an error on a trail page, have a suggestion for a trail we should cover, or you’re interested in working with us, here’s how to reach the California Hiking Trails team.
What We Can Help With
Trail corrections and updates
Trail conditions change, closures, reroutes, new permit requirements, wildfire damage. If you’ve hiked a trail featured on our site recently and something doesn’t match what we’ve published, please let us know. We rely on hikers like you to help keep our guides accurate.
Trail suggestions
Know a great hike in your county that we haven’t covered yet? Tell us about it. We’re actively expanding our county-by-county coverage and love recommendations from people who actually hike the trails.
Partnerships and business inquiries
Interested in advertising, sponsorship, or a content partnership? Reach out with details about your organization and what you have in mind.
Guest contributions
If you’re an experienced California hiker or an outdoor writer interested in contributing, get in touch with a short introduction and a couple of writing samples.
General feedback
Good, bad, or somewhere in between, we read every message and use your feedback to make the site better.
How to Reach Us
Email: contact@californiahikingtrails.com
We aim to respond to all messages within 2-3 business days. Trail safety corrections and closure reports are prioritized and typically addressed faster.
Before You Reach Out
For the fastest response, please include:
– The name and location of the trail or page you’re referencing (a URL is even better)
– A brief description of the issue, update, or question
– Any relevant links, photos, or sources (for trail condition reports, recent hike dates are especially helpful)
A Note on Trail Safety
California Hiking Trails is an informational resource, not a substitute for official land management guidance. For real-time trail closures, fire restrictions, and permit requirements, always check directly with the relevant agency- the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, California State Parks, or the local county parks department before you head out.
If you’re reporting a safety hazard on public land (a downed tree blocking a trail, a washed-out bridge, etc.), please also notify the managing agency directly, in addition to letting us know.
We look forward to hearing from you.