Reddit rules index · read 2026-09-26
Can you promote on r/hiking?
Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.
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What its rules say about promotion
Any type of Promotional content is not allowed
Any type of promotion is not allowed. Whether it's a link to your blog, website, YouTube channel, fundraiser, survey, Instagram, business, product, or merchandise. This can extend to include entire accounts built around a business (Trekking/Guide companies, Adult Content, Bloggers) at the mods discretion. If your post was removed because of a YouTube link, please upload your videos using a non-monetized source like Streamable or Reddit's own video service.
All 5 rules of r/hiking
- Posts must be about hiking
Preferably posts, pics, discussion about you and your hikes. This can include trip reports, photos, videos, gear discussion, etc. Medical photos/content are not allowed. Please see this [POST](https://www.reddit.com/r/hiking/comments/1m8zm0e/medicalinjury_photos_and_advice_posts/) - Photo and Video posts MUST include location and general description of your hike.
The title of any picture or video posts must include details on the location of the hike. The body of the post must also include a brief description of your hike Example: Title: Summit of Half-Dome, Yosemite National Park, California, USA Body: Took a long awaited hike along the Half-Dome trail and climbed the many vertical steps! Please see this [POST](https://www.reddit.com/r/hiking/comments/1eu1igg/rule_2_the_title_rule_or_why_your_photo_post_got/) - Any type of Promotional content is not allowed
Any type of promotion is not allowed. Whether it's a link to your blog, website, YouTube channel, fundraiser, survey, Instagram, business, product, or merchandise. This can extend to include entire accounts built around a business (Trekking/Guide companies, Adult Content, Bloggers) at the mods discretion. If your post was removed because of a YouTube link, please upload your videos using a non-monetized source like Streamable or Reddit's own video service. - Must be Original Content
All content must be your own Original Content No AI generated pictures, videos, posts or comments are allowed. - No drone footage
Drones impact peoples quiet enjoyment of the outdoors and are not related to hiking. Posts with drone footage will be removed
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