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Today, 21:12

madfarmer started a thread 5 Days South from Gorham? in Trail heads and Shuttles

Hi All, I completed a SOBO back in 2011, and now one of my friends is starting SOBO soon. I haven't been back up north since then and was hoping...

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Today, 17:32

TJ aka Teej started a thread Overnight camping season at Baxter started May 15th. in Baxter State Park

All Katahdin and Traveler trails still closed. The Tote Road is closed between Trout Brook Farm and Foster Field. Blackflies are out in force.

0 replies | 82 view(s)

Today, 15:53

peakbagger replied to a thread Franconia Ridge Loop Parking Shuttle in Special Points of Interest

I think the state parks limited experience for a partial season (Pre covid) was that they did not break even on the shuttle with just rider fees....

4 replies | 259 view(s)

Today, 15:48

BillyGr replied to a thread A.T. Detour In Harriman State Park, NY in Trail News and Updates

Then use a cheaper solution instead, like some type of light that stops traffic occasionally to allow crossings. Works fine with a sign ahead that...

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Today, 15:32

BillyGr replied to a thread Franconia Ridge Loop Parking Shuttle in Special Points of Interest

It says $5 per rider for the round trip, so one would expect that is what is paying for it, vs. a parking fee (which makes sense, since some might...

4 replies | 259 view(s)

Today, 14:02

LittleRock replied to a thread A.T. Detour In Harriman State Park, NY in Trail News and Updates

I crossed the Palisades at morning rush hour last October on my section from NY-17 to I-90 in MA. It was an adrenaline rush, for sure - basically...

22 replies | 691 view(s)

Today, 13:56

Last Call replied to a thread Did the Crawford Family (7 of 8) really summit? in Thru - Hiker Specific Topics / Q & A,s

That boy will need much counseling....child abuse.

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Today, 12:10

blue indian started a thread MLD Burn vs Prophet in Ultra-Light Hikers Forum

Howdy Folks Does anyone have experience with either pack (Mountain Laurel Designs Burn vs Prophet) Ive been using a hipbelt less pack for years...

0 replies | 135 view(s)

Today, 11:35

Dan Roper started a thread Hello to the Backpackers, Catawba to James River, May 9 to 15 in General

Hello to all the folks I met while sectioning in Virginia last week. I remember some names, forgot others, but this year's group seemed particularly...

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Today, 11:00

PatmanTN replied to a thread Tenting at Smokies Shelters in Straight Forward

Best Tri-Corner tent spots are near the horse hitch rail at the top of the knob. Swung through Spence Field Thursday April 21st and by 4PM the...

7 replies | 415 view(s)

Today, 09:02

Slo-go'en replied to a thread Acclimate to Elevation in

Colorado Trail

If I were to go back to CO, I'd go straight to Leadville and spend a week there doing easy day hikes before getting serious. There's a bus from...

7 replies | 521 view(s)

Today, 08:49

Slo-go'en replied to a thread Doyle Hotel Duncannon, PA in Trail Towns and Hiker Services

1) I wanted to support the new owner and was curious about the renovations 2) The hostel was already full 3) I didn't want to go any farther that...

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Today, 07:21

Starchild replied to a thread Tenting at Smokies Shelters in Straight Forward

In general AT thru hikers have found spots to tent (legally) at all AT shelter sites. Some easier than others. Also scout out for poop before you...

7 replies | 415 view(s)

Today, 00:03

HooKooDooKu replied to a thread Tenting at Smokies Shelters in Straight Forward

Wrong Given that the OP is specifically talking about tenting in GSMNP, park regulations allows camping ONLY at designated campsites, and rules that...

7 replies | 415 view(s)

Yesterday, 23:43

Dan Roper replied to a thread Where's the NOBO pack? in General

Just finished a Catawba to James River Footbridge section, from 5/9 to 5/15. Word from several hostel/shuttle folks is that the bubble isn't that...

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Yesterday, 19:49

NY HIKER 50 replied to a thread Tenting at Smokies Shelters in Straight Forward

Remember my comment about the hammocks?

7 replies | 415 view(s)

Yesterday, 17:56

GoldenBear replied to a thread GSMNP AT-thru Hiker Permit Fee to Double in 2023 in Great Smoky Mountain National Park

The Access Pass, like the Senior Pass (which I now have, and refer to as my "Codger Card"), covers ONLY admission to federally managed areas. Neither...

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Yesterday, 17:38

RockDoc replied to a thread Tenting at Smokies Shelters in Straight Forward

I got to Russell Field shelter fairly early NOBO, and there were already six tents staked out, way before the shelter was full. Later that evening...

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Yesterday, 17:12

peakbagger replied to a thread Franconia Ridge Loop Parking Shuttle in Special Points of Interest

The key things to remember is avoid weekends and holidays to do the loop. Its light out enough to hike around 5:30 AM this time of year. The summits...

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Yesterday, 16:05

smkymtns replied to a thread Franconia Ridge Loop Parking Shuttle in Special Points of Interest

Thanks for the info, Peakbagger! I will be up that way in a few weeks and already have this loop mapped out in Caltopo. I routed it ascending...

4 replies | 259 view(s)

Yesterday, 15:48

BigMan replied to a thread GSMNP AT-thru Hiker Permit Fee to Double in 2023 in Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Hi, Does anyone know if I can use my disability pass? I can visit National Parks for free and pay 50% on campsites. It's basically a Senior Pass...

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Yesterday, 15:05

HankIV replied to a thread Tenting at Smokies Shelters in Straight Forward

Tri-corner knob, didn’t see good tent spots. Russell Field plenty. Gatlinburg, no tenting.

7 replies | 415 view(s)

Yesterday, 15:00

Lone Wolf replied to a thread Doyle Hotel Duncannon, PA in Trail Towns and Hiker Services

why did you stay then?

6 replies | 1030 view(s)

Yesterday, 13:30

Odd Man Out replied to a thread Help on picking a trail in Other Trails

The PCT and the JMT both connect Yosemite and Kings Canyon National Parks. In between the parks, these trails can be accessed by several side trails...

7 replies | 573 view(s)

Yesterday, 13:27

Grampie replied to a thread Any regrets from your thru-hike? in Class of 2014

No regrets. I just wish that I could do it again.

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Yesterday, 12:21

LazyLightning replied to a thread A.T. Detour In Harriman State Park, NY in Trail News and Updates

In any case they should keep that trail open, whatever they end up calling the AT. Being a more scenic route I think they should keep that the AT...

22 replies | 691 view(s)

Yesterday, 12:17

Cookerhiker replied to a thread Acclimate to Elevation in

Colorado Trail

On my 2011 thruhike, I didn't spend any full days to acclimate - just one night in Evergreen (elevation 7,800 ft) at my friend's house. First two...

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Yesterday, 11:21

NY HIKER 50 replied to a thread Tenting at Smokies Shelters in Straight Forward

I don't know but if the area has that kind of problem I usually pull out the hammock. Heck. who needs the shelter I can stop anywhere.

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Yesterday, 10:42

WMR started a thread Tenting at Smokies Shelters in Straight Forward

Tenting still permitted at shelters in Smokies, due to COVID. Next question is, are there decent tent sites? Heard from another hiker that the...

7 replies | 415 view(s)

Yesterday, 09:22

gpburdelljr replied to a thread A.T. Detour In Harriman State Park, NY in Trail News and Updates

There are reroutes of parts of the AT just about every year. What is ‘true to the AT’ one year is not ‘true to the AT’ another year.

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