How to prompt Claude to help plan your next outdoor adventure
Your next outdoor adventure can start with a simple conversation.
AllTrails, the app for exploring the outdoors, is now in Claude, bringing personalized and conversational outdoor planning to Anthropic’s AI assistant. Whether it’s a quick local trail or a multi-day hiking holiday, just describe in your own words what you’re dreaming up and get personalized ideas, plans, and results, powered by AllTrails.
From “good idea” to getting out there
Start a conversation about what sort of trail activity you’d like to plan, and get actionable guidance from AllTrails’ experts and community of more than 95 million global members. For tackling your first hike, training for a summit, or discovering your local greenspaces, AllTrails in Claude learns what you want and builds a custom plan for you.
“No two hikers are the same, and no two adventures need to be either,” said Liz Hamren, CEO of AllTrails. “We hear every day how much time outside matters to people, and we’re excited to bring AllTrails to Claude’s millions of users. That means more people can go from ‘I’d love to go for a hike’ to actually hitting the trail.”
How it works: A planning conversation
AllTrails in Claude is built around conversation. Describe what you’re after in your own words — your group, whether you’re looking for waterfalls or views, how much time you have — and AllTrails in Claude draws up the right match and helps you prepare for it. Feel that the trail is too hard, too short, or not exactly what you had in mind? Let AllTrails in Claude know and continue the conversation to find the perfect route.
Try it out: A few prompts for inspiration
Find a trail that works for your group. “Help me find a loop trail within an hour of [location] that works for a mixed group. We’ve got kids, dogs, and one person who wants a real workout. With AllTrails, show me options with great views and good reviews, and remind me what I should have in my backpack before we go.”
Build a day-by-day national park itinerary. “With AllTrails, build me a 3-day hiking itinerary for [park]. I want one main hike per day at [difficulty] level, nothing longer than [X] miles, with a shorter backup option each day. Include distance, elevation, estimated time, and the best start times to beat crowds. At the end, list everything I need to pack for my trip and download for offline navigation.”
Add a memorable hike to a trip abroad. “I’m traveling to [city/region] in [month] and want to fit in one or two hikes. With AllTrails, suggest trails near where I’m staying that are around [X] miles and [difficulty], something memorable for a visitor. Let me know about any issues with poor cell service or tricky navigation and remind me to download before I leave Wi-Fi. Provide public transit instructions from [accommodations or hotel].”
Find somewhere to unplug. “With AllTrails, find me 2-3 trails within [X] miles of [location] where I can actually disconnect. I want something calm and uncrowded: trees, lakes, or wide views, nothing too technical. Prioritize trails that are peaceful or quiet. Set me up so I can put my phone on Do Not Disturb and just follow the route.”
Plan something worth training for. “I want to trail run something epic for my birthday, a real challenge I can be proud of. I’m based in the [region] and I’m in [level] shape. With AllTrails, help me find the right trail and tell me how to prepare. Include permits, gear, some training trails, all of it.”
AllTrails in Claude can suggest routes, help you prepare, and build a gear checklist, plus it adapts as the conversation develops. It’s the kind of thorough, back-and-forth planning that’s hard to get from a search bar.
Built for the community
“Every integration we pursue has to clear the same bar: does this help more people get outside, and does it honor the values of our community that cares deeply about protecting the places we love? We believe AllTrails in Claude does both,” adds Liz. “There’s no better way to find out than to start a conversation and see where it takes you.”
AllTrails was built by people who love the outdoors. The community of hikers, trail runners, walkers, and nature lovers who share their experiences is what makes AllTrails’ recommendations trustworthy. AllTrails in Claude draws on that expertise and delivers personalized plans with trusted guidance.
Get started
Open Claude and start planning your next AllTrails outdoor adventure with your trail questions or requests. You can also find AllTrails in your Claude connectors and follow the prompts to connect your AllTrails account.
