Arrive at the trailhead ready to thrive, not just survive

What is Hikestrong?

Fitness app screen displaying weekly exercise goals, including distance, elevation, and workouts, along with a detailed daily workout plan for Week 4.
Fitness app screen displaying weekly exercise goals, including distance, elevation, and workouts, along with a detailed daily workout plan for Week 4.

HikeStrong is the only personalized training app to help hikers prepare for the real demands of the trail.

Train from anywhere for elevation, endurance, altitude, and varied trail conditions, even without access to trails. 

Easily adjust your workouts, or your plan automatically adjusts if you miss a workout or your schedule changes.

Built on a methodology developed by training 1000+ hikers.

Download HikeStrong

Try HikeStrong free for 14 days. Available on iOS and Android.

How does HikeStrong work?

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Set your goal

Tell us about yourself and set your goal: enjoy a specific tour operator itinerary, crush a bucket-list hike, or to stay trail-ready year-round.

Your goal sets the framework for your training so you’re not guessing what “enough” looks like.

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Train Anywhere

Converts your workouts into real elevation gain.

 Stairs. Step-ups. Hills. Treadmills. 

It all counts.

Build strength, balance, and endurance for the real conditions of the trail.

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Crush your hike

Stop wondering if you’ve done enough.

By the time you reach the trailhead, your HikeStrong Index (HSI) will give you the certainty that you have the strength and stamina to reach the summit with confidence.

What goes into getting you trail-ready?

  • No. HikeStrong is designed for a range of fitness levels. Your plan starts from where you are and progresses over time, helping you safely build strength, endurance, and climbing ability.

  • Most hikers build toward their goal over about 12 weeks, though it can vary based on your starting point and the demands of the trail. But getting ready for one hike is just the beginning—HikeStrong is designed to keep you progressing so you can stay trail-ready year-round and continue taking on new challenges.

  • Yes. You can train for a specific hike, trek, or tour itinerary based on the actual distance and elevation gain of your goal. Or, if you don’t have a specific trip planned, you can follow a general hiking fitness plan to build and maintain your strength, endurance, and climbing ability year-round.

  • HikeStrong translates common workouts—like stairs, step-ups, treadmills, stair machines, and hill repeats—into measurable elevation gain. This allows you to train for real climbs even if you’re not on a mountain.

  • HikeStrong delivers a complete, trail-ready training plan. In addition to elevation-focused workouts, your plan includes strength, balance, and HIIT training—like lunges and stability work—to prepare you for uneven terrain, descents, and long days on your feet.

  • Your trail-readiness score that shows how closely you’re tracking to your training goal so you know you’re ready when your plan is complete.