Trail running can be intimidating, especially for the city dweller who prefers navigating streets or hopping on treadmills. But with the right know-how and proper gear, trails may just win you over.

Kelsey McGill, a running coach in Bend, Ore., said that new trail runners shouldn’t necessarily limit themselves to flat terrain, otherwise they might miss out on some of the fun.

Our top picks Best Trail Running Shoes: Hoka Tecton X 3 Best Hydration Pack: Salomon Adv Skin 5 Best GPS Watch: Garmin Fenix 7S Pro Solar Edition Best Trail Jacket: Janji Zephyrunner Wind Shell ...

The trail running community disagrees. Skipping a billionaire’s private mountain en route to a self-proclaimed record, Ton sparked a debate about transparency in trail running.

Elite off-road runners flock to the Front Range, and it’s easy to see why: A quick scroll through Instagram finds Boulder’s Scott Jurek, who once held the speed record for the Appalachian Trail, ...