I love most naturist activities, but I think I enjoy freehiking most of all. I've freehiked for years; freehiking was my first naturist experience; I've written many freehiking reports. The healthy exercise, the feel of the sun and breeze on my bare skin, the beauty of nature all around. Feeling at one with the earth. Freehiking can be a profound spiritual experience. And freehiking with a group is a wonderfully close social experience.
PJ and I often freehike together, and with our friends. We moderate an egroup called Skinny Trippers where members report on freehiking and other naturist activities. We help run the Freehiking Utah Group, and are thinking of starting a free hiking group in California where we will soon be living if we can't find a group that already freehikes.
How many others love freehiking? Is anyone else interested in getting together with PJ and I for a freehike?
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- GA
gator1Feb 1, 2009Sounds great! I need to find the opportunity to do that here!
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valley_nudiesFeb 1, 2009althought my wife isn't into hiking at all, i would love to go on a freehike. so when you move out to california, i would like to join the group. i know there are a few regular hikes throughout the year, but do not know of a group that frequently goes on hikes. keep us all informed on your progress to form the group. thanks, matt.
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Miss_LindaFeb 6, 2009Freehiking means hiking clothes free.
ReactReply - MEMemberFeb 6, 2009
The wife and I enjoy backpacking. We haven't had the opportunity to go "FreeBackpacking", but have wanted to. We have taken a few dayhikes, and I have surprised my wife by shedding my clothing once or twice. This one trip in Oregon, we were backpacking and when we bathed in the creek via flashlight quite a show was produced. The only problem was the water was so cold 32.5 F I swear...flowing ice water. We did come clean though. The whole bathing thing was over pretty quickly. While backpacking, you get so far away from civilization, that occasional nudity is acceptable. I still want to try Freehiking for a whole weekend trip though. If we do have the opportunity to freebackpacking, I will let ya'll know about the experience.
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gabareFeb 7, 2009As soon as it gets warm, in fact it is suppose to be in the high 60's monday and hope to scope out a new trail. Nothing feels better that getting out in nature and getting nude and taking a hike. This year I have done away with the backpack and have a camo side pack that goes over my shoulder and a water bottle attached. When I hike I go during weekday when most folks are at work or school.
ReactReply - GAgabareFeb 11, 2009
The other day it got into the 70's down here and I was ready to go, I had picked a multi-use park, hiking, mountainbikes asnd horses. When I arrived at the 275 acre park only one other car in the lot but the horse stable had several but a sign was posted temporarily banning horses so all I had to worry about was one or two bikes (bike rack on car). After locating the trail I walked a short distance and heard no one so I got nude and followed the trail which after three hours of connecting to other trail and seeing birds, squirrels , a creek and a river I was trilled to say the least. I encounter one biker but was able to slip my shorts on as he approached. The scenery was amazing and the trails which went up and down was a real workout but I knew I would return soon. I thought I got lost several times but kept to the trail which finally came to the horse stable where i slipped my shorts back on, didn't want to shock the horses. Can't wait to return.
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PhilfreeeukFeb 11, 2009[quote]The other day it got into the 70's down here and I was ready to go, I had picked a multi-use park, hiking, mountainbikes asnd horses. When I arrived at the 275 acre park only one other car in the lot but the horse stable had several but a sign was posted temporarily banning horses so all I had to worry about was one or two bikes (bike rack on car). After locating the trail I walked a short distance and heard no one so I got nude and followed the trail which after three hours of connecting to other trail and seeing birds, squirrels , a creek and a river I was trilled to say the least. I encounter one biker but was able to slip my shorts on as he approached. The scenery was amazing and the trails which went up and down was a real workout but I knew I would return soon. I thought I got lost several times but kept to the trail which finally came to the horse stable where i slipped my shorts back on, didn't want to shock the horses. Can't wait to return.[/quote] HAHAHAHAHAHA, ........ "didn't want to shock the horses" ...... Was that a subtle boast or WHAT! ??? ........ HEHEH Thanks for the account, I wish there were more, I really like to read these short accounts of day trips and holidays. I guess It means I should get a life :( I find that being nude has a real benefit when it comes to hiking, it's sooooo much more practical and comfortable, than having restrictive clothes, make you all hot and sweaty and chafing, plus you can do it in lower temps, when just hanging out sunbathing nude would be too chilly. Phil.
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ThomasFeb 12, 2009[quote]Is there any other way to hike? I guess I'm a little spoiled having 300 acres of heavily wooded club land to hike on but it would be nice to find others interested in going freehiking in other places in the green mountains or Adirondacks. There's no better way to get out into nature than being part of it.[/quote] I agree NY, I also have a place where I can hike. It is not heavily wooded but am able to bo nude when I hike. The cows don't mind since they are nude too. The bull is the only one who minds. ( I had to throw that in for Phil. LOL ) What is really nice is that when it is hot I can cool off with a dip in the lake that I normally hike to. ThomasReactReply - PHPhilfreeeukFeb 12, 2009[quote][quote]Is there any other way to hike? I guess I'm a little spoiled having 300 acres of heavily wooded club land to hike on but it would be nice to find others interested in going freehiking in other places in the green mountains or Adirondacks. There's no better way to get out into nature than being part of it.[/quote] I agree NY, I also have a place where I can hike. It is not heavily wooded but am able to bo nude when I hike. The cows don't mind since they are nude too. The bull is the only one who minds. ( I had to throw that in for Phil. LOL ) What is really nice is that when it is hot I can cool off with a dip in the lake that I normally hike to. Thomas[/quote] haha, very funny Tom. You guys are sooooooo lucky, I have to be content with the local woods. And that Tom, that is the most extreme method of seeing if the fish are biting, that I have EVER heard of! .....OUCH!!! .......lol Phil.
ReactReply - GAgabareFeb 12, 2009
Phil , the horses only said Naaaaaaaaa when they saw me
ReactReply - GAgabareMar 22, 2009
minehunter it seems by what i've read that the laws are pretty relaxed to public nudity in washington and oregon,.
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nuderunrMar 23, 2009Freehiking was my introduction into nudsim too although I didn't even know there was a term for it when I tried it. I visited Gila National Forest a couple of years ago and was there during the week. After two days of not seeing another soul, I got the idea to try hiking in the nude and it was fabulous. I would like doing more of it, but Texas, my current home state is not known for great backpacking opportunities beyond the Big Bend National Park which is a great distance from where I live. So I haven't had the chance to try freehiking here yet. Just this past week I did find what looked like a couple of promising sites if I can get away during the week to go when there are likely to be few people on the trails. So maybe I'll get the chance soon.
ReactReply - GAgabareNov 12, 2009
weather down here is still warm and rain is gone, planning on a hike friday hopefully the place i go will not be crowded and since its friday i worry that may be the case i can only hope that the trail may still be damp and keep most away. i discovered a pond off one of the trails i may hike to, to bad its cool or i would go skinnydipping.
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catbirdNov 12, 2009I would love to find a freehiking opportunity in my area. I have done some nude hiking, but I am always cautious,lest I meet somebody on the trail and then that person reports me. I have heard that in Vermont, it is nothing to come upon some nude hikers on a trail.
ReactReply - GAgabareNov 12, 2009
catbird i would love to spend some time freehiking in vermont ( warm weather of course) to not have to worry about prosecution if seen by others. i wouldn't hesitate to leave my clothes in my car and take my knapsack only on my hike. maybe someday it will happen elsewhere but till then i'm going to continnue freehiking...
ReactReply - GAgabareNov 16, 2009
so i gotta get a wagon to pull my drum of off when i go hiking up there, i'm pretty lucky skeeters don't like me very well most of time. always something in the way of nude hikers.
ReactReply - GAgabareDec 30, 2009
last time i went freehiking was second week in november warm enough day that i hiked for about two hours without seeing anyone as i was hiking up a service road a mountain biker came around a curve to fast for me to do anything so i moved out of the way and stood there nude as the biker past by never slowing, i waited a few minutes for other bikers but none appeared so i continued on wondering if i would be a subject of conversation at the next mountain biker meeting.
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MartinJan 5, 2010I love freehiking too.
Where I live in Southern Spain there are lots of mountain tracks and paths. You can get nudist guides here too who will show you the trails!
Great to be in nature with just some water and sun lotion!
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cresiveJan 5, 2010How far from Palm Springs are you located? I live in VA, but have been hiking in PS for a couple years. I have a few trails that would be ideal, but haven't gone nude yet.
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PintlerJan 25, 2010I am a very active Freehiker. I am lucky to live next to a wilderness area in my state (montana). It's the smallest wilderness area in the state, so few ever use it. I have never ran into anyone there. I have Freehiked in some really nice National Parks too.
Favorite place? Death Valley, an overwhelming place. Way more to it then meets the eye.
Scarest place? Bob Marshall Wilderness, south of Glacier Park, no people......just Grizzly Bears! It's still Freehiking if you have to wear a sidearm right? Ha.
Funnest place? Joshua Tree, so many hidden wonderful spots there, a real gem of a place.
I can't wait for spring.
Freehiker 4 everReactReply - THThomasJan 25, 2010[quote]I am a very active Freehiker. I am lucky to live next to a wilderness area in my state (montana). It's the smallest wilderness area in the state, so few ever use it. I have never ran into anyone there. I have Freehiked in some really nice National Parks too. Favorite place? Death Valley, an overwhelming place. Way more to it then meets the eye. Scarest place? Bob Marshall Wilderness, south of Glacier Park, no people......just Grizzly Bears! It's still Freehiking if you have to wear a sidearm right? Ha. Funnest place? Joshua Tree, so many hidden wonderful spots there, a real gem of a place. I can't wait for spring. Freehiker 4 ever[/quote] I feel it is still freehiking even when I wear a sidearm. I always do with the abundance of feral dogs, coyotes, wolves, and even a mountain lion out here.ReactReply
- MEMemberJan 25, 2010
DeAnza has some nice trails, really like hiking there.
ReactReply - MEMemberJan 25, 2010
I enjoy freehiking along the rivers in my area, very few people come along to disturb the tranquility, and the insects on Vancouver Island are few and far between. Such a feeling of nature, it is impossible to describe to those who have not experienced it!
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Cheri Donna DawsonJan 26, 2010I used to enjoy hiking or walking when I was younger. My club used to rent a group campsite in NC and we hiked the area trails. Unfortunately, that is now against the law.
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