Nolan Reeves · Outbound Lynx

Nolan 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

Nolan 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 Nolan Reeves (6)

Old railway tracks ascend the ridge of Koko Crater with ocean and town views at sunset.

2026-07-03

Koko Head Trail: Steps, Difficulty, and Timing

1,048 uneven railroad ties, 900+ ft of gain, zero shade - here's what to carry, when to start, and how hard the koko head trail really is.

A person holds a Pocono Mountains map while overlooking a river and autumn forest at sunset.

2026-06-30

Pocono Mountains Fall Foliage Map: 3 Zones, Exact Dates

Pocono Mountains fall foliage peaks across three zones Oct 7–22 - a warm 2024 pushed central peak 10 days late. Check the Thursday forecast before you leave.

Zion Subway Trail scene with a lone hiker silhouetted against the canyon.

2026-06-28

Zion Subway Trail: Permits, Route and 10-Hour Reality

We took 10 hours on a hike the ranger pegged at 6-10. The zion subway trail's real obstacle is the permit lottery, not the cold-water scrambling.

Hikers along Peachtree Rock Blue Trail with sandstone formations and a distant waterfall

2026-06-02

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.

Cascade Pass showing Sahale Arm ridge, Doubtful Lake basin, and distant peaks

2026-05-24

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.

Diablo Lake and Maple Pass ridge for a cohesive cover

2026-05-23

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.