Which Hiking Trail Matches Your Personality?

Every hiking trail asks something different of the person walking it — some demand ambition, some reward patience, some are about the company, and some are about testing yourself alone.

Answer eight questions about how you like to spend time outdoors and we'll match you to the trail that fits your personality.

Four Ways to Hit the Trail

The trail you gravitate toward says something about what you actually want out of time outside.

• Summit routes demand endurance and reward hikers with a dramatic payoff at the top.
• Forest trails are gentler and reflective, better suited to wandering than racing.
• Coastal trails are prized for scenery, often easier and better shared with company.
• Desert treks demand self-reliance, rewarding hikers who are comfortable being alone with harsh conditions.

What Your Trail Says About You

Whether you're chasing a summit, wandering the woods, soaking in a view, or testing your limits alone says a lot about how you approach challenges in general.