Jim Smith

Gravity is the hiking identity and website of Jim “Gravity” Smith, a long-distance hiker who shares firsthand accounts, trail reports, and practical information from thousands of miles on foot. Smith has completed the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail, collectively known as the Triple Crown, along with numerous other routes. The site documents hikes ranging from the Benton MacKaye, Art Loeb, Pinhoti, Foothills, and Bartram trails to the Appalachian High Route and Arizona Trail, with additional journeys featured in its hike listings and reports.

Visitors can follow recent trail updates, explore accounts of past hikes, and learn more about Smith and his experiences. The site also offers gear information organized around shelter and sleep systems, clothing and footwear, cooking and water filtration, first aid, hygiene, and electronics. A newsletter and social media links provide additional ways to keep up with new content. Created by Smith, the site presents an independent, personal perspective on long-distance hiking and the trails he has explored.