Trail Guides, Gear Reviews, and Backpacking Tips
“The path wound its way through the snow laden trees. The forest had an ethereal quality, that made me feel as if I was floating rather than hiking. It was mid-November in the Appalachian mountains. Winter was coming.” ~ Cam Read More …
July 2, 2011 to December 28, 2012……………..14,302 miles, 29 states, 4 provinces, 28 pairs of shoes…………..I originally planned on having the 12 Long Walks overview map ready in June……………2011……………timing never was my strong suit. Big thanks to Brian “Beardoh” Ristola Read More …
Distance: 299 miles (481 km) – This total includes the extra 3 miles from Standing Bear Farm to Davenport Gap, as well as the additional 8.8 miles from Springer mountain down to Amicoala State Park trailhead. Start: Davenport Gap, TN Finish: Springer Mountain, Read More …
Distance: 95 miles (153 km) Start: Cheoah Bald, NC Finish: Green Corner Rd, TN (turnoff to Standing Bear Farm) Time: 3.5 days (Nov.13 to Nov.16) Daily Average: 27.1 miles Highlights: Hot showers at the Fontana Dam shelter; affectionately known by long Read More …
Distance: 116 miles (187 km) Start: Russell Bridge, GA Finish: Cheoah Bald, NC Time: 4.5 days (early Nov.8 to Nov.12) Daily Average: 25.8 miles (41.5 km) Highlights: The Georgia section of the Bartram Trail (about 38 miles) is distinguished by wonderful engraved Read More …
Distance: 73 miles approx. (117 km) Start: Table Rock State Park, SC Finish: Russell Bridge, SC/GA border Time: 3 days (late Nov.5 to early Nov.8 ) Daily Average: 24.3 miles (29.1 km) Highlights: Fall colours: Around the lower elevations of Read More …