It’s that time of year again! Yes, Hike Naked Day is upon us and it’s here to bring out the exhibitionist in all of us. For those not familiar with this hallowed Appalachian Trail tradition, every June 21 hikers celebrate the Summer Solstice by flooding the trail with a few more bare backs than usual. Of course this tradition is not specific to the AT community. Outdoor enthusiasts everywhere celebrate the longest day of the year by trading in their typical wool and synthetic prisons in favor of their birthday suit. One of the many reasons people find themselves wandering in the woods is to find an escape. They want to depart from the monotony of society to feel free and connect with nature. There’s no faster way to feel that connection then by dropping trou, leaving those man-made fabrics behind, and treating yourself to an exhilarating romp through the wilderness.

So for those of you needing a little extra inspiration this year here are 21 photos to help get you in the holiday spirit!

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Johnny Rico (@johnnyrico87) on Jun 23, 2018 at 8:29am PDT

Got a little bit of an early start on hike naked day… McAfee Knob, mile 711.7 A photo posted by Katie Cunningham (@katcunn) on Jun 20, 2015 at 3:32pm PDT

With hike naked day rapidly approaching, I may need to make some changes in my plans this weekend. #hikenakedday A photo posted by Ethan Wiggans (@ethan_at_chip) on Jun 17, 2015 at 9:04pm PDT

Happy Hike Naked Day! Go and get after it! #hikenakedday #PCT #paganrituals #latergram A photo posted by Jace Mullen (@alexandersupertramplives) on Jun 21, 2014 at 7:34am PDT

#HikeNakedDay was a success. #PCT #PCT2014 #solstice A photo posted by Ryan Burke (@ry4n_burke) on Jun 29, 2014 at 1:15pm PDT





#mcafeeknob #at2015 #appalaciantrail A photo posted by @mothernature_at2015 on Jun 4, 2015 at 4:18pm PDT

Darcy hiking in New Zealand ?#nakedinnature #adventure #hiking #sky #lifebeforework #camping #nature #adventurenaked A photo posted by The Extremophiles (@the_extremophiles) on Jun 18, 2015 at 5:20pm PDT

We shall head south! Follow the leader. #nakedadventures #nakedhike #barenaked #girlandherpack #followtheleader #freespirit #bootiesallovertheworld A photo posted by Naked adventures (@nakedadventures) on Jul 7, 2014 at 7:40am PDT

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Updated 6/22: More #HikeNakedDay Photos!

A photo posted by Carly (@carly_beth02) on Jun 21, 2015 at 8:20am PDT

A photo posted by Twixless (@kevin_ryno) on Jun 21, 2015 at 10:01am PDT

#hikenakedday #iceagetrail #devilslake A photo posted by Kate G (@kisforkate) on Jun 21, 2015 at 4:42pm PDT

A photo posted by Trevor (Crunchmaster) Pyke (@trevorpyke) on Jun 21, 2015 at 5:12pm PDT

A photo posted by Erick Gaudreau (@egoodsyahknow) on Jun 21, 2015 at 7:04pm PDT

A photo posted by JD Mallory (@geophilic) on Jun 22, 2015 at 5:27am PDT