Outbound Lynx

Alex Morgan

Hiking & Outdoor Guide

Trail runner and long-distance hiker with 10+ years exploring North America's best routes. Alex specializes in trail guides, gear reviews, and wilderness safety.

Alex has thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and completed sections of the Appalachian Trail, the Continental Divide Trail, and dozens of multi-day routes across the western United States and Canada.

Areas of Expertise

  • Long-distance and day hiking in the Pacific Northwest, Southwest, and Rocky Mountains
  • Trail running and ultralight backpacking
  • Gear testing and honest reviews
  • Leave No Trace principles and wilderness safety

Writing Approach

Alex writes trail guides the way hikers actually need them — with accurate mileage, real elevation profiles, honest difficulty ratings, and the kind of practical details (parking, permits, water sources) that make or break a trip.

Articles by Alex Morgan (6)

Editorial shot of hikers along Peachtree Rock Blue Trail at golden hour with sandstone formations and a distant waterfall

Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve: Trails, Falls, Tips

Skip the sandals and check the rain gauge: Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve runs best 1-3 days after rain, and the Blue Trail is the one to do.

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Wide editorial panorama of Cascade Pass at golden hour showing Sahale Arm ridge, Doubtful Lake basin, and distant peaks

Cascade Pass Sahale Arm Trail: Stats, Routes, Timing

Nearly 4,000 ft of gain over 12 miles, a scramble most underestimate: what the Cascade Pass Sahale Arm trail actually demands.

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Diablo Lake and Maple Pass ridge at golden hour for a cohesive editorial cover

Maple Pass Loop Trail: Distance, Pass, Parking, Timing

Lot fills by 7am on summer weekends and the Discover Pass won't work here: what to know before hiking the Maple Pass Loop trail counter-clockwise.

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The Zion Subway Trail: All You Need to Know

The Zion Subway Trail: All You Need to Know

Everything you need for the Subway hike in Zion: permits, gear, difficulty, and a full trail guide for this 9.1-mile North Creek trek.

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Pocono Mountains Fall Foliage Map

Pocono Mountains Fall Foliage Map

Use the Pocono Mountains fall foliage map to find peak colors, plan scenic driving routes, and time your visit for the best autumn views.

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Hawaii: a Guide on Koko Crater Railway

Hawaii: a Guide on Koko Crater Railway

Everything you need to hike the Koko Crater Railway Trail on Oahu, including trail conditions, gear tips, and nearby attractions.

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