TRAIL BETA
Welcome to Trail Beta, where I give you all the dirt that I remember from each trail.
Some trails have one main post, and others have several posts where I just had a lot to say. Each trail has different levels of difficulty, terrain challenges, and weather types. All of these posts are aimed at helping you find the right trail for you.
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Where to Camp While Thru-Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail
The 400-Mile Oregon Coast Trail features amazing beachside campsites for thru-hikers…if you plan ahead! You have many Oregon Coast Trail…
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Lowest to Highest Route: Badwater Basin to Mt Whitney
Ever wondered what it would be like to hike from the lowest point in the contiguous US to the highest? …
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Desert Winter Thru-Hike: Everything You Need to Know
The Desert Winter Thru-Hike (DWTH) is a new(er) route created by Brett Tucker (Blisterfree) that connects the Arizona Trail to…
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Oregon Coast Trail: Best Tips for Your Thru-Hike
Did you know that the ENTIRE Oregon Coastline has public access? The Oregon Coast Trail takes advantage of the public…
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Scottish National Trail: Ultimate Guide to Your Thru-Hike
Ever dreamt of hiking through the Scottish Highlands? The Scottish National Trail travels from the Borderlands through the Highlands to…
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Pacific Northwest Trail: A Lesser Known, But Awesome Thru-Hike
Hiking next to glaciers, through old-growth forests, and foraging berries – does that sound like what you’d like on a…
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Comparing the 3 Big Desert Thru-Hikes (AZT, GET, HDT)
Hiking through the American Southwest on an 800-mile desert thru-hike – does that fit into your schedule? You’ve come to…
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Hayduke Trail: What You Need To Know
If you’ve thru-hiked enough trails, the Hayduke Trail will eventually land on your list. You’ve got great navigation skills and…
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Arizona Trail Resupply: How to Buy As You Go
If you’re excited to see epic views, climb mountains, and visit two National Parks, you’ll love to thru-hike the Arizona…
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Arizona Trail Thru-Hike: The Complete Guide (With Gear List)
An Arizona Trail thru-hike should definitely go on your list! The Arizona Trail runs 800 miles from the Mexico/Arizona border…
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The Bottom Line about Water in the Desert (GET)
Finding water in the desert isn’t always easy and some of it is just plain cringeworthy. However, with advanced technology…
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The Best Grand Enchantment Trail Resupply Strategy
Once you’ve decided that the Grand Enchantment Trail is for you, now you need the practical information: how to resupply. …
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Grand Enchantment Trail: The Ultimate Thru-Hiking Guide (With Map)
The Grand Enchantment Trail offers a remote and beautiful experience in Arizona and New Mexico that will increase your navigation…
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Is the Continental Divide Trail Dangerous? Perspective of a 2x CDT Thru-hiker
As a perpetual long-distance thru-hiker, I often get asked: Is the Continental Divide Trail dangerous? This question frequently comes from…
