I love keeping a hiking journal. It\u2019s a great way to relive your adventures and help you plan future hikes. Plus, it\u2019s a thoughtful gift idea for either yourself or the hiker in your life.<\/h2>\n
Keep reading to find out why you should keep a hiking journal, the best one (in my humble opinion). Plus other tips to get the most out of your journaling.<\/p>\n
What to Look for in a Trail Journal<\/h2>\nThis is such a personal thing. And everyone will want something slightly different so check out a few and notice what appeals to you and what doesn\u2019t. Also, consider what details are important to you and ensure that the logbook has enough room to record those details. For example, if spotting wildlife is a highlight, ensure there\u2019s a spot to note this.<\/p>\n
You can also find hiking journals for kids<\/a>. Check out the inside of a few first to ensure that it\u2019s age-appropriate. It should also be fun for a child to fill out so that it doesn\u2019t become a chore.<\/p>\nSome hikers like leather journals, others spiral or softcover. This is really a personal preference and totally up to you.<\/p>\n
I think a guided journal is a good way to start writing. After a long day of hiking, I appreciate prompts. Whereas a blank empty page would intimidate me, but it\u2019s a matter of preference.<\/p>\n
One thing to look for that will be universal to look for? Ensure that you have enough room to write. In some, the lines are so close together making it really hard to write. Or you have to write so small that it\u2019s hard to read afterwards.<\/p>\n
Why I Created a Hiking Journal<\/h2>\nI couldn\u2019t find everything I wanted in a hiking journal, which is why I created my own 6 designs<\/a><\/strong> of Hiking Logbook and Journal:\u00a0<\/p>\nIn the hiking journal that I created, there\u2019s one page to record the specifics about the trail. Then the other page is for reflecting on your hike.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a section to enter the highlights of your hike. This prompts you to think about what you liked most about it and helps relieve the best moments prolonging your I feel so good<\/em> feeling.<\/p>\nUsually one of these will be something like the beautiful views from the summit. But then it makes you reflect on other aspects of the trip that you enjoyed. It\u2019s such a good reminder that the joy is in the journey, not just the destination.<\/p>\n
I always get great ideas when hiking, so I\u2019ve also included a section here to record there for you to record the brilliant ideas that you get. I\u2019ll often get several ideas on a single hike of things ranging from something I should do in my business, to a friend that I should reach out to.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/picture>\n<\/a>Inside of the hiking journal that I created<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nHiking is also one of my favourite ways to problem-solve. Step by step the solution to a problem often becomes clearer, almost effortlessly. Often the solution will even seem obvious. That\u2019s why I created this section, something that most hiking journals don\u2019t include. I LOVE reflecting back on all the problems hiking has helped me solve, and all the brilliant ideas I\u2019ve gotten while hiking. I\u2019m confident that you will too. Be prepared to be amazed!<\/p>\n
Finally, there\u2019s a place to either sketch or attach a photo of your hike. I\u2019m not much of a sketcher, but I know that some people find it very therapetuic. And I\u00a0 do find that when I bring my book and sketch I\u2019m more aware of my surroundings and the details \u2013 things I would have missed otherwise. This is a useful exercise in appreciating the beauty of the outdoors.<\/p>\n
Other days, I\u2019ll just print a photo from my phone and attach it. I love having the visual along with all the other information. Plus, choosing just one picture, lets you relive the best parts of the hike again.<\/p>\n
For these reasons, I think the one I created<\/a><\/strong> is the best hiking journal out there, but again, it\u2019s a matter of personal preference.<\/p>\n\n\n
Some hikers like leather journals, others spiral or softcover. This is really a personal preference and totally up to you.<\/p>\n
I think a guided journal is a good way to start writing. After a long day of hiking, I appreciate prompts. Whereas a blank empty page would intimidate me, but it\u2019s a matter of preference.<\/p>\n
One thing to look for that will be universal to look for? Ensure that you have enough room to write. In some, the lines are so close together making it really hard to write. Or you have to write so small that it\u2019s hard to read afterwards.<\/p>\n
Why I Created a Hiking Journal<\/h2>\nI couldn\u2019t find everything I wanted in a hiking journal, which is why I created my own 6 designs<\/a><\/strong> of Hiking Logbook and Journal:\u00a0<\/p>\nIn the hiking journal that I created, there\u2019s one page to record the specifics about the trail. Then the other page is for reflecting on your hike.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a section to enter the highlights of your hike. This prompts you to think about what you liked most about it and helps relieve the best moments prolonging your I feel so good<\/em> feeling.<\/p>\nUsually one of these will be something like the beautiful views from the summit. But then it makes you reflect on other aspects of the trip that you enjoyed. It\u2019s such a good reminder that the joy is in the journey, not just the destination.<\/p>\n
I always get great ideas when hiking, so I\u2019ve also included a section here to record there for you to record the brilliant ideas that you get. I\u2019ll often get several ideas on a single hike of things ranging from something I should do in my business, to a friend that I should reach out to.<\/p>\n
\n\n<\/picture>\n<\/a>Inside of the hiking journal that I created<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nHiking is also one of my favourite ways to problem-solve. Step by step the solution to a problem often becomes clearer, almost effortlessly. Often the solution will even seem obvious. That\u2019s why I created this section, something that most hiking journals don\u2019t include. I LOVE reflecting back on all the problems hiking has helped me solve, and all the brilliant ideas I\u2019ve gotten while hiking. I\u2019m confident that you will too. Be prepared to be amazed!<\/p>\n
Finally, there\u2019s a place to either sketch or attach a photo of your hike. I\u2019m not much of a sketcher, but I know that some people find it very therapetuic. And I\u00a0 do find that when I bring my book and sketch I\u2019m more aware of my surroundings and the details \u2013 things I would have missed otherwise. This is a useful exercise in appreciating the beauty of the outdoors.<\/p>\n
Other days, I\u2019ll just print a photo from my phone and attach it. I love having the visual along with all the other information. Plus, choosing just one picture, lets you relive the best parts of the hike again.<\/p>\n
For these reasons, I think the one I created<\/a><\/strong> is the best hiking journal out there, but again, it\u2019s a matter of personal preference.<\/p>\n\n\n
In the hiking journal that I created, there\u2019s one page to record the specifics about the trail. Then the other page is for reflecting on your hike.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a section to enter the highlights of your hike. This prompts you to think about what you liked most about it and helps relieve the best moments prolonging your I feel so good<\/em> feeling.<\/p>\n Usually one of these will be something like the beautiful views from the summit. But then it makes you reflect on other aspects of the trip that you enjoyed. It\u2019s such a good reminder that the joy is in the journey, not just the destination.<\/p>\n I always get great ideas when hiking, so I\u2019ve also included a section here to record there for you to record the brilliant ideas that you get. I\u2019ll often get several ideas on a single hike of things ranging from something I should do in my business, to a friend that I should reach out to.<\/p>\n Hiking is also one of my favourite ways to problem-solve. Step by step the solution to a problem often becomes clearer, almost effortlessly. Often the solution will even seem obvious. That\u2019s why I created this section, something that most hiking journals don\u2019t include. I LOVE reflecting back on all the problems hiking has helped me solve, and all the brilliant ideas I\u2019ve gotten while hiking. I\u2019m confident that you will too. Be prepared to be amazed!<\/p>\n Finally, there\u2019s a place to either sketch or attach a photo of your hike. I\u2019m not much of a sketcher, but I know that some people find it very therapetuic. And I\u00a0 do find that when I bring my book and sketch I\u2019m more aware of my surroundings and the details \u2013 things I would have missed otherwise. This is a useful exercise in appreciating the beauty of the outdoors.<\/p>\n Other days, I\u2019ll just print a photo from my phone and attach it. I love having the visual along with all the other information. Plus, choosing just one picture, lets you relive the best parts of the hike again.<\/p>\n For these reasons, I think the one I created<\/a><\/strong> is the best hiking journal out there, but again, it\u2019s a matter of personal preference.<\/p>\n \n![\"hiking](\"https:\/\/monkeysandmountains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hiking-journal-and-logbook.jpg.webp\"\/)
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