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CNET
16 hours ago
- CNET
AllTrails' New Peak Tier Makes It Your Personalized Outdoor Planner
Whether you're heading out for a quick afternoon loop, training for a summit push, or just trying to find a family-friendly trail that won't leave anyone in tears, AllTrailsis likely already on your radar. It's the world's most widely used trail app, connecting more than 80 million outdoor lovers to a massive library of over 450,000 curated trails across the globe. Features like GPS navigation, user-generated reviews, and the ability to filter trails by length, difficulty, activity type, or even dog-friendliness, have made it a go-to resource for planning and tracking outdoor adventures. The free version of AllTrails offers solid tools for trail discovery and navigation, while AllTrails Plus adds advanced navigation tools that work even when you're far away from a cell tower. And with a sweeping redesign that launched in Summer 2025, AllTrails is introducing a new Peak tier that will be essential for outdoor lovers looking for more personalized and up-to-date trail data. Right now, when you sign up for AllTrails Plus or Peak, you'll get a week-long free trial to take AllTrails along on your next hike and decide for yourself. From free tools to all-out trail companion AllTrails has long been a favorite tool for anyone who wants to get outside with more confidence and less guesswork. At its core the app is simple: you can search for trails, read user reviews and navigate routes with GPS. It's personalized and packed with details you didn't know you needed, from trail length and elevation to dog-friendliness and scenic highlights. AllTrails The free AllTrails Base membership grants users access to trail discovery, navigation, and activity sharing, which is great for anyone dipping their toes into hiking, running, or biking. If you regularly head into areas with poor cell service or want an added layer of safety, AllTrails Plus is well worth the upgrade. For $35.99 per year (about $3 a month) AllTrails Plus unlocks helpful tools like offline maps, 3D trail previews, real-time navigation with turn alerts and the ability to share your live location with friends or family. There are also curated collections for inspiration, park-specific pages with important info like hours and entry fees, and fun social features like Trail Recap for sharing your completed treks. Whether you're planning a national park trip or just looking for nearby nature escapes, Plus is an affordable way to make your time outdoors safer, smoother, and more enjoyable. AllTrails For those who want an even more personalized and powerful planning experience, the new AllTrails Peak membership is the real game-changer. Launched as part of the app's summer 2025 update, Peak includes everything in the Plus tier and adds four premium features designed to give users greater control and insight before and during a trip. For $79.99 per year (about $7 a month), members can now get access to Custom Routes, a Community Heatmap, Trail Conditions, and the upcoming Outdoor Lens. Whether you're a weekend wanderer, an all-season trail runner, or a global summit chaser, Peak is packed with features that add serious value for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels. AllTrails Peak is your comprehensive outdoor companion AllTrails Peak's new tools aim to solve real-world problems that trailgoers often face. The Custom Routes feature is especially useful for those who want to make an outing their own—whether that's extending a hike to hit a scenic overlook or shortening it a touch to suit your crew. You can start from scratch or modify any of AllTrails' existing routes, then save and share your customized version with friends. It's ideal for group hikes, training plans, or building your ultimate bucket-list adventure. AllTrails Trail Conditions gives you a heads-up on everything from weather and terrain to air quality and even mosquito activity. Planning a weekend hike during wildfire season or allergy-prone spring days? Hiking somewhere you might experience drastic changes in temperature as you climb or descend? This kind of info helps you prepare better, dress smarter, and avoid disappointing last-minute changes. Likewise, the Community Heatmap shows the most popular trails in any area, letting you choose between a more social experience or a quieter, less-traveled route—especially handy if you're hiking solo or visiting somewhere new. And while Outdoor Lens is still coming soon, it promises to turn your smartphone into a nature guide, helping you safely identify plants, trees, and more along the way. AllTrails Peak transforms AllTrails into much more than a trail-finding app: it's now a smarter, more personalized outdoor planning tool. Even casual hikers will appreciate the convenience and confidence it brings, while more frequent explorers will likely find it pays for itself in just a few weekends. Start your free trial of AllTrails and get started — or go further — today Whether you're new to hiking or a seasoned trail veteran, AllTrails continues to be one of the most reliable and feature-rich trail apps available. With the addition of the Peak membership, users now have access to even more detailed planning tools and real-time insights that can enhance both safety and enjoyment on the trail. You can try it now with a 7-day free trial of either Plus or Peak, or gift an AllTrails Plus membership to a loved one who loves the great outdoors.
CNA
17-06-2025
- CNA
Cyclists urged to stay on designated trails, follow safety guidelines
Singapore's cycling governing body said illegal trails might have formed over the years, as people deviated from designated routes. It said the lack of clear signs may have contributed to unauthorised entry, after a man suffered a gunshot wound when cycling in a restricted area where the Singapore Armed Forces was conducting live-firing activity. The National Parks Board said it will take enforcement action against those who disregard directional signs or markers and go off trail. Charlotte Lim reports.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
After court ruling, plans for Panhandle Bike Ranch on hold
Jun. 13—SAGLE, Idaho — A series of mountain bike trails weaves through a steep piece of forest at the Panhandle Bike Ranch. There are flow trails with hairpin turns and rolling bumps. There are gaps, jumps and tall wooden platforms to ride off. There's also a long beginner trail called First Rodeo that a 4-year-old recently cruised down with ease. At the bottom, there's a spacious parking lot and two shuttle trucks specially designed to haul riders and their bikes uphill. All of it was set and ready for opening day on Friday, when the first paying guests were set to arrive and start speeding down the trails. Then a court ruling forced the park to hit the brakes. In a decision filed in early June, Kootenai County District Court Judge Casey Simmons found that Bonner County erred in granting the Panhandle Bike Ranch exceptions to local zoning rules that would allow the operation of the pay-to-play mountain bike park. The ruling was in response to an appeal from a group of opponents of the park who challenged the county's 2024 approval of a conditional use permit for the park. The judge's decision found the county didn't provide enough evidence to support their decision to approve the park and vacated the permit — essentially telling the county to take another look and forcing the bike park to stay closed for now. Jen Kalbach, who owns the park with her husband, Scott, said the decision was "heartbreaking." The day the decision was signed, they were finishing gravel work on the parking lot and preparing to open for the summer with a staff of between 15 and 20 people. Since the decision, they've made arrangements to offer invite-only rides for free — an opportunity they've advertised on social media and via email. But without paying customers, they've had to scale back. "It's a shame," Jen Kalbach said. "I just had to lay off seven people." Opponents of the park are celebrating what they see as a win in a fight to maintain the character of the neighborhood. Shawna Champlin, who lives nearby, said building a mountain bike park in the neighborhood is like "jamming a square peg into a round hole." "You have a dedicated, already prebuilt residential community, and then you plop this mountain bike park in the middle," Champlin said. "Now we as homeowners have to worry not only about traffic and noise, but erosion, stormwater drainage, water runoff." This conflict over zoning regulations has spawned competing yard signs and heated sparring on social media, and it's heightened tensions in Sagle, an unincorporated area just a few miles south of Sandpoint. It all goes back to 2023, when the Kalbachs purchased their property with plans for a mountain bike park in mind. The family lived in Utah but had been visiting North Idaho since the 1990s. They have also owned a house in the Sagle area for about a decade, Jen Kalbach said. They were avid mountain bikers. "Our kids have always been on bikes," Jen Kalbach said, adding that they raced competitively on teams in Utah. The family visited similar mountain bike parks in other areas and really liked the idea — a ski hill but for bikes, where riders can skip the pain of riding uphill and maximize their downhill adrenaline rush time. Jen and Scott — who owns a tech company called Avant Link — started talking about whether they could build one. They started looking for properties that might work. They wanted something that wasn't flat, and that already had a road that might work for a shuttle truck. They bought property along Five Lakes Estates Road that seemed to fit the bill. It also abutted state and federal land, which was another plus. Bonner County had the area zoned for rural residential use, so the Kalbachs needed county permission to open a business there. They applied for a conditional use permit and worked through the approval process with the planning department. That's about the time neighbors caught wind of the project and started raising concerns about potential crowds, parking problems, dust and increased traffic on the gravel road up to the property. They created a website under the name "Stop the Sagle Bike Park" and posted signs with the same message throughout the neighborhood, ensuring that anyone who drives up to the park will see them. The conflict came down to whether the county classified the park as a "commercial resort" — which can't be approved in the neighborhood — or a "recreational facility" — which is allowed with a conditional use permit. Bonner County defines a commercial resort as land that's privately owned and "devoted primarily to outdoor recreational uses conducted for profit." A recreational facility is meant for "small scale and low-intensity sports, leisure time activities and other customary and usual recreational activities." After two hearings, the county planning department classified the park as a recreational facility. Mountain biking isn't listed as one of the approved uses for either category, but Jake Gabell, the Bonner County planning director, said they felt it was similar to other activities listed in the definition for recreational facility, such as horseback riding and snowmobiling. He also said it didn't seem much different from a disc golf course that got the same designation. The county commission agreed and gave the Kalbachs the OK to move forward, albeit with conditions — such as limiting use to the summer and capping the number of people allowed on the property. The opposition wouldn't take yes for an answer. A group of neighbors filed an appeal with the Bonner County District Court in August. The case was eventually transferred to Kootenai County District Judge Casey Simmons. Attorneys for both sides filed briefs this spring, arguing over the designation. Oral arguments were held in April, and Simmons issued the ruling blocking the park's operations on June 2. In the order, Simmons steered clear of saying which category the park belonged in, instead ruling that the county didn't provide enough evidence to support its decision. The order also said the county hadn't proven that the park had adequate water supply for fire suppression. The decision sends the conflict back to the Bonner County planning department. Gabell, the Bonner County planning director, said the vacated permit is one of a handful of similar decisions that have been remanded to the planning office since a recent Idaho Supreme Court decision that changed the standard of review required in these cases. Courts are remanding the cases and asking for more thorough "reasoned statements" for decisions like this one. He said the planning department and county's civil attorney would review the file this summer. A new hearing in front of the county commission is expected in either late August or early September. Champlin views the ruling as confirmation of she and other neighbors had been arguing — that the park has too great an impact to be considered a "recreational facility," and that it's just built in the wrong spot. She and her family moved to Sagle five years ago from northern California searching for a "rural" place to live. "We're looking for it to be peaceful out here," she said. For the Kalbachs, the setback is a disappointment, but not one that feels like their fault. They still feel the park can be reasonably considered a recreational facility, and that mountain biking fits within the county's definition of a "low-intensity" sport. "It's a tough situation," Scott Kalbach said. "We did everything right, followed all the rules." Now comes a summer of waiting. They plan to continue putting the final touches on the park. On Monday, workers were putting together trail features and a roller was mashing down the gravel on the entrance road. They want to set up some picnic tables next to the parking lot. They're also excited to have people out to ride for free. Last weekend, they had their employees on the trails one day and members and families from the Pend Oreille Pedalers club the next. They loved seeing people enjoying what they'd built. "The community that we invited out here was incredibly stoked on the place," Scott Kalbach said. "We had a lot of kids out here. It was awesome."
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Travel + Leisure
11-06-2025
- Travel + Leisure
This Is the No. 1 Hiking City in the World
When people think of Rio de Janeiro, they think of its beautiful beaches, bossa nova, and the infamous Christ The Redeemer. There's no doubt those are all major draws as a destination, but Rio also has something else going for it: it's the best city in the world for hiking. According to a new study from Sports Shoes, the seaside Brazilian city scored the best of 180 cities across the globe for hiking. The study evaluated the total number of hiking trails, their popularity, and the average review of the tails, based on data from AllTrails. Rio de Janeiro has 334 hiking trails, with an overall "hikability score" of 100. The hiking trails offer a bit of everything: beach views, waterfalls, and mountain treks. With state and national parks, rainforest and beachfront trails, you could spend an entire week in the city without running out of new hiking options to explore. According to AllTrails, these are the five most popular and best reviewed trails in Rio de Janeiro: 1. Vila do Abraão: An 8.4 mile out and back trail that takes roughly five hours to complete. It ends at Lopes Mendes Beach, which is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil. 2. Corcovado Trail: The 6.2 mile trail is popular year-round and includes top attractions like Parque Lage, and views of Christ the Redeemer. 3. Pedra da Gávea: This 4.6 mile trail is considered to be pretty challenging, with options for hiking and rock climbing up cliff faces. 4. Trilha T13: A 6.1 mile trail is open year-round and offers views of Ilha Grande and Restinga da Marambaia on clear days. 5. Pão de Açúcar e Morro da Urca: This short 2.2 mile hiking trail offers views of Sugarloaf Mountain, and it is short though there's plenty of obstacles as well making it slightly challenging. For anyone planning on taking a trip to Rio, make sure to save some energy for the night, as it is considered one of the best cities for nightlife, too. As one of the most beautiful cities in South America with unforgettable Carnival celebrations, you'll want to make sure you pack your best hiking boots and your most stylish sandals.
CTV News
06-06-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Alberta seniors hitting the trails on specialized bike
A local woman is offering rides to seniors in St. Albert, Alta. on a special bike, getting them out on different trails. CTV News Edmonton's Nahreman Issa has the story.
