We are all hikers. Gain the knowledge you need to confidently step into your next adventure
Learn the Basics
Plan + Prepare
Find a Trail
Learn the Basics

Learn the Land
Hiking and respecting our local trails becomes effortless when you understand the land.
We’ll make it clear as mud by answering questions like: Who manages the land? Why are there different trail rules? What the heck is a watershed? What First Nations land are we hiking on?
Safe Hiker
Ever been creeped out on the trail? Or encounter wildlife? Or ran out of water or cell service?
Access the insights and helpful hiking hacks that make all-the-difference when it comes to safe hiking so you can hike with confidence!

10 Essentials
The 10 essentials are considered the minimum that each person should carry to recreate outdoors safely.
There are a few different variations depending on if you’re day hiking, backpacking, or camping – but this list is my favourite for Ottawa and region.

Leave No Trace
Learn the ‘Golden Rules’ for responsible recreation.
These 7 principles for outdoor recreation were established by the Leave No Trace Center of Outdoor Ethics are the key to engaging in responsible recreation…and, well, being better humans overall in nature.
Read Wilderness Blog Posts
Plan + Prepare
Packing Checklists
Take the thinking out of packing with these incredible packing lists
and checklists for pre-hike, day hikes, and post hikes. We’ve also included helpful hiker hacks!



What to Wear Hiking
What to Wear Hiking
Tips on what clothing, footwear, and extras to wear hiking because no matter what kind of hike you’re going on, what you wear makes a difference when it comes to your safety and comfort level.


Safe Solo Hiker Checklist
Safe Solo Hiker Checklist
Nervous about hiking alone? Check out this comprehensive list of considerations, habits, and gear to minimize risk and increase your hiking confidence!



Seasonal Considerations
Seasonal Considerations
Keeping you safe through the seasons with education on how hiking changes with the seasons, how to react safely to wildlife, winter gear, hunting season, mud season and more!


Join a Hiking Challenge
Join a Hiking Challenge
open to everyone. Complete one, or all
and earn your tab!


Little Hikers Club
Little Hikers Club
Find a Trail: Trail Finder Map + Trail Reports
Find the perfect trail for your next adventure with the most comprehensive trail finder map for Southeastern Ontario. You’ll have access to over 80 trails (and more to come) with all the key details and insider information. Happy hiking!
Because our health, and nature’s health, are one.
GirlGoneGood® is proud to be involved with the following charities and organizations:







