Mytrailpals

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MyTrailPals is a mobile app provides an easy way to find, host outdoor fitness events and plan activities like hiking, running, backpacking, walking, cycling, etc with other like-minded who share similar interests. Our mission is to create an inclusive space where everyone can share their passion for outdoor fitness and build meaningful connections. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced athl

ete, MyTrailPals is the perfect place to meet new people and explore your favorite activities
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So, download, sign-up and meet new pals on the trails!

05/29/2026

For years, camping has been one of our favorite ways to slow down, reconnect with nature, and create meaningful memories as a family. Watching our kids experience the outdoors with so much joy reminded us how powerful these experiences can be.

But through building outdoor communities, I also realized how many people want to try camping yet hesitate for so many reasons โ€” not knowing where to start, safety concerns, or simply not having the right company.

Thatโ€™s what inspired our very first MyTrailPals Community Camping Experience โœจ

A beginner-friendly experience designed to help people feel comfortable outdoors while building real connections with other outdoorsy women.

Think guided hikes, shared meals, campfire conversations, starry nights, and beautiful moments in nature together ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿ•๏ธโœจ

If camping has been on your bucket list for a whileโ€ฆ maybe this is your sign ๐Ÿ’›

Request to join through the camping experience link in bio.

A quick re-introduction โ€” now that many of you are new ๐Ÿ’š thank you for following along.Hi, Iโ€™m Gunjan โ€” founder of MyTra...
05/27/2026

A quick re-introduction โ€” now that many of you are new ๐Ÿ’š thank you for following along.

Hi, Iโ€™m Gunjan โ€” founder of MyTrailPals, mom, community builder, and honestly just someone building one trail at a time.

My journey outdoors began over 20 years ago when I first moved to California. The breathtaking mountains, trees, and open skies felt like home. But as life got busier with raising kids and working full-time, I slowly drifted away. Somewhere along the way, I realized I wasnโ€™t carving out time for myself โ€” for self-care, wellness, or simply breathing in nature.

It wasnโ€™t until I started feeling the impact on my health that I found my way back to the trails with a friend. Being outdoors changed everything โ€” for my body, mind, and spirit. And what made it even more meaningful were the people I met along the way: women who lifted each other up, hiked side by side, and created space where no one felt left behind.

โœจ Thatโ€™s where the vision for MyTrailPals was born โ€” a space to make it easier and safer for anyone to connect, find pals, and step into the outdoors together. Because trails arenโ€™t just about miles โ€” theyโ€™re about friendships, wellness, and shared experiences.

๐ŸŒŽ And hereโ€™s the truth: the outdoors is for everyone. Your definition of outdoors is your own โ€” whether itโ€™s a walk around your neighborhood, a hike in the hills, a morning run, or climbing mountains. Every step outside is a step toward wellness.

Iโ€™d love to connect with you all ๐Ÿ’š
Letโ€™s be out there together!

05/24/2026

๐ŸŒฟ Bay Area trails have a way of bringing people together.

This weekend, host โœจ Gunjan Utreja led the beautiful Rhus Ridge & Creek Trail Loop โ€” a trail sheโ€™s been guiding hikers through for years across the Bay Area.

โ€œFor me, the best part of being on these trails is not just connecting with nature, but connecting with fellow hikers and sharing experiences together.โ€ ๐Ÿ’š

From peaceful creek crossings to the wild beauty of the landscape, every step reminded us why we keep coming back outdoors. And nature surprised us with a special wildlife moment โ€” spotting a juvenile Western Skink ๐ŸฆŽโœจ

Moments like these are what make trail experiences unforgettable:
๐Ÿฅพ Meaningful conversations
๐ŸŒฒ Shared adventure
๐Ÿซถ Community connection
๐Ÿพ Unexpected wildlife encounters

Outdoor experiences are always better with trail pals.

05/17/2026

Our shared love for the outdoors connected us long before we ever met in person ๐ŸŒฟ

A few years ago, Nalanda and I connected virtually on LinkedIn while she was based in India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Through our conversations, it was clear we shared a deep appreciation for nature, wellness, and the kind of connection the outdoors creates.

This weekend, during her short visit to the US ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ, we finally got to explore Montebello Preserve together through a MyTrailPals experience.

Moments like these remind me why I started MyTrailPals.

We live in a world where technology helps us connect across cities, countries, and continents โ€” but the outdoors has a beautiful way of transforming virtual connections into real human experiences.

A trail turns conversations into friendships, fresh air into memories, and shared experiences into belonging.

is built on the belief that outdoor experiences can bring people together in meaningful ways โ€” not just locally, but globally. Different backgrounds, different journeys, yet connected through nature.

From India to California, from virtual connection to hiking side-by-side on a trailโ€ฆ this one felt truly special ๐Ÿ’š

05/08/2026

What happens when you bring together nature, creativity & meaningful human connection? ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŽจโœจ

Hear what Milauni has to say about why sheโ€™s excited to host this special Hike & Paint experience on MyTrailPals this Motherโ€™s Day weekend.

A gentle morning to slow down, breathe, create, connect, and celebrate motherhood โ€” whether with your mom, your kids, your friends, or simply yourself ๐Ÿ’›

Come start Motherโ€™s Day with peace, nature, creativity & connection.

No painting experience needed โ€” just an open heart and willingness to experience something beautiful outdoors ๐ŸŒธ

๐Ÿ“… Sunday, 10 May 2026 โ€ข 7:30 AM (America/Los_Angeles)

Join us here: https://link.mytrailpals.com/explore/event/5bd1c1cd-c2e7-408c-a21d-2412979abfb6/fffcbe0c-5334-4a2b-9fd8-46ac04d2936c/details

What happens when you bring nature ๐ŸŒฟ + art ๐ŸŽจ together?  Something truly powerful.Neuroscience shows that time in nature ...
05/06/2026

What happens when you bring nature ๐ŸŒฟ + art ๐ŸŽจ together?
Something truly powerful.

Neuroscience shows that time in nature helps reduce cortisol (stress), while creative expression like painting activates the brainโ€™s reward pathways and improves emotional well-being. When you combine the two, it amplifies mindfulness, boosts mood, and helps you feel more present, connected, and alive โœจ

I have experienced this firsthand at workshopโ€”where every brushstroke felt simple, joyful, and freeing. By the end, everyone felt like an artist ๐Ÿ˜Š

Now imagine doing this outdoorsโ€ฆ surrounded by nature.

This Motherโ€™s Day, step into an experience thatโ€™s more than just an activityโ€”itโ€™s a moment of connection, creativity, and calm ๐Ÿ’›

๐ŸŒฟ Hike & Paint Experience
๐ŸŽจ Guided by a passionate local artist
๐Ÿ’ซ Designed for anyone who celebrates motherhood

Experience it for yourself this Motherโ€™s Day.
Spots are limitedโ€”sign up on app! Discover outdoor experiences around you.

Join us here: https://link.mytrailpals.com/explore/event/5bd1c1cd-c2e7-408c-a21d-2412979abfb6/fffcbe0c-5334-4a2b-9fd8-46ac04d2936c/details

And share this with someone youโ€™d love to experience this with.

sharedexperience hike

It was never just about the mile or the climb.  Itโ€™s about what happens in betweenโ€”  where strangers show upโ€ฆ and leave ...
05/03/2026

It was never just about the mile or the climb.

Itโ€™s about what happens in betweenโ€”
where strangers show upโ€ฆ and leave as friends.

Where locals share more than just a routeโ€”
they share stories, hidden gems, little lessons you wonโ€™t find on a map.

Where conversations flow,
learning happens naturally,
and somehow, you growโ€”together.

These are the experiences shaped by people,
hosted by locals who open up their world to you.

Because the best trails donโ€™t just take you somewhereโ€ฆ
they bring you closerโ€”to each other. ๐ŸŒฟ

Discover experiences around you on

Trail: AlumRock SouthRim

๐—›-๐—”๐—œ โ€” ๐—›๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒWe often hear: it takes a village to raise a child.But realizingโ€”  ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ...
04/12/2026

๐—›-๐—”๐—œ โ€” ๐—›๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ

We often hear: it takes a village to raise a child.

But realizingโ€”
๐—ถ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ผ.

Weโ€™re living in the AI era.
Technology can assist, monitor, remind, optimize.

But it cannot replace what Iโ€™m witnessing right now.

No system can replicate the selflessness of a family member
who shows upโ€”not because they have to, but because they care.

I was able to be with parents
only because my spouse could step in fully back homeโ€”
caring for our children, holding things together.

Thatโ€™s infrastructure.

And then there are the quieter momentsโ€ฆ

Friends and neighbors dropping off food. Texting & Checking in.
Easing the burdenโ€”without being asked.

These arenโ€™t transactions.
Theyโ€™re relationships.

Many of these friendships were built on trails,
on simple evening walks,
on showing up consistently for each other.

Thatโ€™s not coincidence.

Thatโ€™s human infrastructure.

In a world increasingly shaped by AI,
maybe the real question isnโ€™t what technology can do for us.

Itโ€™s whether we are investing enough
in the relationships that sustain us.

Because when life happensโ€”
itโ€™s not systems that show up.

Itโ€™s people.

And that belief is at the heart of what weโ€™re building with โ€”
using technology not to replace connection,
but to make it easier to find, build, and sustain it.

Because the future wonโ€™t just run on intelligence.

It will depend on the strength of our human networks.

Grateful ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

Image:AI generated

๐—›-๐—”๐—œ โ€” ๐—›๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒAI can guide usโ€”  what to eat, how to move, when to rest.  It can optimize, remind, and ...
04/03/2026

๐—›-๐—”๐—œ โ€” ๐—›๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ

AI can guide usโ€”
what to eat, how to move, when to rest.
It can optimize, remind, and personalize everything.

But hereโ€™s what it canโ€™t do:

Show up with you.
Walk beside you.
Notice your absence.
Care if you didnโ€™t.

Thatโ€™s ๐—›-๐—”๐—œ โ€” ๐—›๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ.

Most donโ€™t struggle with knowing what to do.
We struggle with doing itโ€ฆ consistently.

And more often than not,
itโ€™s because thereโ€™s no one around us.

No accountability.
No conversation.
No sense of belonging.

But the ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ฟ who says โ€œIโ€™ll walk with you.โ€
The ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† that makes it easier to show up.
The ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ who check in.

Thatโ€™s not motivation.

Thatโ€™s infrastructure.
๐—›๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ.

And in an AI-first world,
maybe thatโ€™s what matters even more.

This ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†, Iโ€™m doing something simple โค๏ธ
Hosting my first walk in Mumbai.

Not a fitness event.
Not a networking event.

Just a space to:
๐ŸŒฟ Walk
๐ŸŒฟ Talk
๐ŸŒฟ Breathe
๐ŸŒฟ Connect

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ผ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ?
โ€ข Adults looking to start (or restart) their wellness journey
โ€ข People craving real conversations beyond screens
โ€ข Community builders & connectors
โ€ข Walkers, runners, hikers โ€” all levels welcome
โ€ข Anyone curious about building or discovering wellness communities

No pressure. No expectations.
Just humans showing up for each other.

๐ŸŒŸ Event: Letโ€™s step outdoors! Walk at Joggers Park
๐Ÿ“ Borivali West, Mumbai
๐Ÿ“… Sunday, April 5 โ€ข 6:30 AM

๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐—ฅ๐—ฆ๐—ฉ๐—ฃ ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ: https://link.mytrailpals.com/explore/event/7c4f17de-f266-4d31-a0f4-e45ed845ca2d/706407c0-7635-4a2d-bb08-64b9bf585bd4/details

Because the hardest step isnโ€™t the walk.
Itโ€™s taking it alone.

And thatโ€™s what weโ€™re here to change.

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