Write for Trails.com

Trails.com is the largest and most reliable resource for outdoor enthusiasts looking for trail information on the web.

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As the main content supplier for Trails.com, Demand Media is looking for writers who are outdoor enthusiasts. Our readers backpack, hike, fish, mountain bike, camp, and kayak along with countless other sports and they are looking for comprehensive and accurate information from Trails.com. So, we are looking for writers who share the same passions to apply today.


As a Trails.com writer, you will:

  • Get exposure to your work through one of the Web's top outdoor sites
  • Choose articles from a variety of categories – including instructional, product reviews, travel, informational and more
  • Receive a weekly paycheck for all approved articles
  • Create your own schedule
  • Learn from and interact with the Demand Media writing and copyediting community

You are joining a world-class team of writers at Demand Media. Our writers average over six years of professional writing experience and have been published in a variety of world-class online and offline publications.


To qualify as a Trails writer, you must have some experience with the outdoors and outdoor activities.


Get started today by uploading your resume and writing sample. For resumes that do not include an outdoor recreation background – please make sure to submit a writing sample on a topic that demonstrates your experience as an outdoor enthusiast.


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