Hike with Kids: The Essential How-to Guide for Parents, Grandparents & Youth Leaders

"Hike with Kids will encourage countless families and children to explore the great outdoors."
—Richard Louv, Last Child in the Woods

Screens can wait. Childhood can't.

John McKinney, The Trailmaster, believes one of the greatest gifts adults can give a child is a love of the outdoors. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, teacher, youth leader, or simply someone who enjoys sharing nature with young people, Hike with Kids shows you how to make every outing safer, easier, and a lot more fun.

Drawing on decades of hiking experience—and plenty of adventures with families on the trail—the veteran hiking author shares practical, encouraging advice for introducing children of every age to the joys of hiking. Learn how to choose hikes kids will actually enjoy, what gear is worth buying (and what isn't), what to pack, how to keep children engaged on the trail, and how to build confidence one hike at a time.

Inside you'll discover The Trailmaster's Six Secrets to Hiking with Kids, practical guidance for hiking with babies, toddlers, tweens, and teens, fresh perspectives on the Ten Essentials, and The Trailmaster's Ten-Point Plan for Getting Kids Back on the Nature Trail.

Because today's children need more than another app, another game, or another afternoon indoors. They need muddy boots, curious minds, fresh air, and unforgettable adventures.

Give them nature. Give them nurture. Hike smart. Have fun.

Also by The Trailmaster
Hike Southern California: A Day Hiker's Guide; Hike California State Parks: Best Day Hikes