Hiking is an excellent way for individuals to improve their overall physical and mental health. Its benefits range from improved sleep quality, reduced anxiety and stress levels to getting a chance to interact with other people and make new friends. Although the activity has numerous benefits, it’s important to mention that it can be pretty dangerous if a person is not well equipped and prepared. For a beginner, the best thing to do would be to go hiking in a group and start with short trails with minimal elevation gain. The following tips will come in handy for a beginner.

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