Mytrailpals

A quick re-introduction — now that many of you are new 💚 thank you for following along.

Hi, I’m Gunjan — 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 wasn’t carving out time for myself — for self-care, wellness, or simply breathing in nature.

It wasn’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 — 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.

✨ That’s where the vision for MyTrailPals was born — a space to make it easier and safer for anyone to connect, find pals, and step into the outdoors together. Because trails aren’t just about miles — they’re about friendships, wellness, and shared experiences.

🌎 And here’s the truth: the outdoors is for everyone. Your definition of outdoors is your own — whether it’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.

I’d love to connect with you all 💚
Let’s be out there together!

What happens when you bring nature 🌿 + art 🎨 together?
Something truly powerful.

Neuroscience shows that time in nature helps reduce cortisol (stress), while creative expression like painting activates the brain’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 ✨

I have experienced this firsthand at workshop—where every brushstroke felt simple, joyful, and freeing. By the end, everyone felt like an artist 😊

Now imagine doing this outdoors… surrounded by nature.

This Mother’s Day, step into an experience that’s more than just an activity—it’s a moment of connection, creativity, and calm 💛

🌿 Hike & Paint Experience
🎨 Guided by a passionate local artist
💫 Designed for anyone who celebrates motherhood

Experience it for yourself this Mother’s Day.
Spots are limited—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 you’d love to experience this with.

sharedexperience hike

It was never just about the mile or the climb.

It’s about what happens in between—
where strangers show up… and leave as friends.

Where locals share more than just a route—
they share stories, hidden gems, little lessons you won’t find on a map.

Where conversations flow,
learning happens naturally,
and somehow, you grow—together.

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

Because the best trails don’t just take you somewhere…
they bring you closer—to each other. 🌿

Discover experiences around you on

Trail: AlumRock SouthRim

Hike. Paint. Connect. 🌿🎨

A unique Mother’s Day experience you don’t want to miss.

Hosted by on app

✨ Limited spots

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

Download apk today &

Discover outdoor experiences around you—led by locals.

𝗛-𝗔𝗜 — 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

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

But realizing—
𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗼.

We’re living in the AI era.
Technology can assist, monitor, remind, optimize.

But it cannot replace what I’m witnessing right now.

No system can replicate the selflessness of a family member
who shows up—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 home—
caring for our children, holding things together.

That’s infrastructure.

And then there are the quieter moments…

Friends and neighbors dropping off food. Texting & Checking in.
Easing the burden—without being asked.

These aren’t transactions.
They’re relationships.

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

That’s not coincidence.

That’s human infrastructure.

In a world increasingly shaped by AI,
maybe the real question isn’t what technology can do for us.

It’s whether we are investing enough
in the relationships that sustain us.

Because when life happens—
it’s not systems that show up.

It’s people.

And that belief is at the heart of what we’re building with —
using technology not to replace connection,
but to make it easier to find, build, and sustain it.

Because the future won’t just run on intelligence.

It will depend on the strength of our human networks.

Grateful 🙏🏻

Image:AI generated

𝗛-𝗔𝗜 — 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

AI can guide us—
what to eat, how to move, when to rest.
It can optimize, remind, and personalize everything.

But here’s what it can’t do:

Show up with you.
Walk beside you.
Notice your absence.
Care if you didn’t.

That’s 𝗛-𝗔𝗜 — 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.

Most don’t struggle with knowing what to do.
We struggle with doing it… consistently.

And more often than not,
it’s because there’s no one around us.

No accountability.
No conversation.
No sense of belonging.

But the 𝗻𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗿 who says “I’ll walk with you.”
The 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 that makes it easier to show up.
The 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 who check in.

That’s not motivation.

That’s infrastructure.
𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.

And in an AI-first world,
maybe that’s what matters even more.

This 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, I’m doing something simple ❤️
Hosting my first walk in Mumbai.

Not a fitness event.
Not a networking event.

Just a space to:
🌿 Walk
🌿 Talk
🌿 Breathe
🌿 Connect

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿?
• Adults looking to start (or restart) their wellness journey
• People craving real conversations beyond screens
• Community builders & connectors
• Walkers, runners, hikers — all levels welcome
• Anyone curious about building or discovering wellness communities

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

🌟 Event: Let’s step outdoors! Walk at Joggers Park
📍 Borivali West, Mumbai
📅 Sunday, April 5 • 6:30 AM

👉 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://link.mytrailpals.com/explore/event/7c4f17de-f266-4d31-a0f4-e45ed845ca2d/706407c0-7635-4a2d-bb08-64b9bf585bd4/details

Because the hardest step isn’t the walk.
It’s taking it alone.

And that’s what we’re here to change.