Top Trail Tracks

Nothing beats the sound of sweet escape when your feet are kicking the dirt, the wind is rustling the trees and a stream is chasing down the mountain. Except of course, when you are on a 15 mile hike through the woods and that silence is forcing you to think about all the miles ahead. Sometimes, hiking can be a great time to listen to music. You are alone with your thoughts and nature, why not share that serenity with some great tunes? Check out this list of my favorite songs to listen to when I want to escape into nature and get lost in my mind. 

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Take Me Home, Country Road - John Denver - It is safe to say that any John Denver song can make for a great soundtrack to your hike. This one in particular is a personal favorite.

The Weight - The Band - A song about traveling that makes you feel like traveling is exactly what you're suppose to be doing.

Can't You See - The Marshall Tucker Band - The bluegrass instruments and soulful lyrics will fuel every step you take on the trail, and make you want to keep going far away.

Midnight Rider - Allman Brothers - This song will make you feel like you're in your own personal travel montage, and hey, that's pretty cool.

Fly Eagle Fly - The Marshall Tucker Band - Another track from the Marshall Tucker Band, this one will help you really connect with and appreciate everything around you on your hike, from beautiful trees to innocent wildlife.

Father and Son - Cat Stevens - A good, sad song that will help you reflect on your life as you stroll.

Send Me On My Way - Rusted Root - This one is a bit more upbeat and will raise your spirit of adventure and get you moving along the trail with a smile on your face.

Check out some more hiking playlists and even some less mainstream tunes. What are some of your favorite tracks for the trail?

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