The Personal Version

Dogs, vans, camp coffee, trail angels, and the long way around. This is the heart behind Trek4Free.

How it started

We didn’t set out to build a website. We set out to chase ridge lines, find free campsites, and see how far a tank of gas and a good map could take us. Along the way we collected coordinates on napkins, scribbled gate notes, and swapped beta at trailheads. Eventually we turned those scattered bits into Trek4Free — so you can skip the scavenger hunt and get straight to the good stuff.

The Van

Sleeping in pullouts, coffee at sunrise, driving wherever the contour lines get interesting.

Trail Dogs

They set the pace, choose the swimming holes, and veto bad decisions. We trust their noses.

Trail Legends

From David Horton to the stranger with duct tape—we’ve learned this is a generous community.

Snapshots from the road

Amy perched above a valley
Miles to go. Smiles to spare.
Barr Camp stop
Barr Camp cocoa break.
Camp scene
Free campsite, million‑star ceiling.
With David Horton
Trail legends are real people.
Trail selfie
Dusty, hungry, happy.
Switchbacks
Switchbacks and second winds.
Van life
Home is where the ridge line is.
Forest icons
Pines & topo lines.
Water crossing
Cold feet, warm hearts.
Trail grin
Trail grin, day 3.
Trail dogs
Trail dog approved.
Trail tape
Ribbon finds & route memory.
Summit snack
Summit snacks > fancy dinners.
Canyon light
Golden hour chaser.
Campsite view
Waking up to this.
Creek time
Creek cold‑plunge club.
Topo tools
Maps, markers, mission.
Trail dog 2
Four paws, endless stoke.
Trail grin 2
The ‘one more mile’ face.
Snow day rig
Snow day, go day.
Dog nap
Trail naps hit different.
Summit duo
Up, up, up.
The van
Camp kitchen on wheels.
Trail lunch
Wraps & waterfalls.
Campfire
Spark, stories, stars.
Couple at camp
Best meetings happen outside.
Ridge run
Chasing ridge lines.
Camp coffee
Pour‑over, trail‑side.
Happy pup
Trail dog smile quota met.
Splash zone
Swimming holes forever.

Got a favorite trail memory or access note to share? Drop it in Trail Notes.

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