Since you're spending this year in the West, I'd love for you to tackle the Ruby Crest Natl Recreation Trail, or the Idaho Wilderness Trail! Some of the lesser-known, but beautiful, smaller thruhikes in the upper Rockies. It would also be really cool to see you spend some time on the Deseret Trail, in Utah -- you wouldn't have time to do the whole thing, but you could contact Larry Boy Hikes to pick out a 100-250mi section as a highlight. I would absolutely love to see that happen.
I'm looking at hiking from the CDT in Yellowstone this summer down the Teton Crest, across the Gros Ventre mountains, and down the Wind River High Route. Connecting the two looks like a good challenge!
I met a Hayduke hiker as we were coming out of Coyote Gulch last spring. She was doing it solo and had amazing stories and photos. The route passes through fabulous country, so I envy you. At 75 I think I've aged out of a hike that long and rugged, so I look forward to watching your videos. Have a wonderful hike!
someday come to the Ozarks and do the Midwest tripple crown Ozark trail , ozark highlands TR ,and the . Ouachita TR. really love your vids and really love and use your cold soak meal method .
Looking forward to following your 2024 season. I will be hiking the Colorado Trail in July. Figure it will be a nice celebration of turning 70 this summer. Kimche
One hike you might consider since you’ll be in the area; it’s in my list and live in UT, is the Uintah Highline trail, it’s about 100 miles and traverses the High Uintah Mountains which is the range south of the Winds and runs the northern Utah-Wyoming boarder…. I’m doing the northern half of the Winds High Route this summer …. We go up there for a week every year for something; they are spectacular. Sounds like a great summer …. Enjoy!
North Country Trail, Kekekabic, Gunflint, Border Trail, Lake Superior. For something different canoe the Boundry Waters - all amazing places. Safe travels wherever you may go 😊😊
Check out the Maah Daah Hey Trail in ND. ~145 mi. The logistics are a bit nuts due to needing to cache your own water in advance. The terrain would be different from any of the terrain of the trails you already have planned. Fall is a good time, from what I understand. Ticks are down and weather is more comfortable. I had planned several times to thru hike it and each time something came up that prevented it from happening. Still on my radar, but I have my eye on the CT at the moment!
Beautiful summer ahead! I look forward to following your adventures this year. I just finished watching the adventure of a Canadian woman who did the Great Devide Trail. Wow! Wonderful landscapes!
Hey Jupiter, I recently found a hiking food that gives me so much joy - Mexican tacos. Your beans and rice mixture is the base of this, but then I have legitimate taco meat and then salsa to put on the top. Maybe it is because I have been gone from my home in South Texas for several years now, but this tasted as yummy as just about any Mexican restaurant. One freeze dried package has 4 ounces of beef with spices and a little bit of tomatoes and peppers. It was enough to make 3 or 4 full meals because I added it to the rice and beans. It was tasty just mixing the salsa in, but even better having a bit of tasty salsa to drizzle on top of my taco. Just being able to make a legit taco on trail blew my mind. That it tasted yummy was even better. 13 bucks for 4 freeze dried ounces of beef isn't bad at all (in my opinion). Jerky is often that expensive, and they say this is some type of Japanese beef cow, but I don't remember offhand the type. I have never seen backpacking meals like this. Do you mind if I suggest you to the owner?
Late summer and fall you should head west. Maybe Corvallis to the Sea and/or part of the Oregon coast trail in late August/early September and the Oregon desert trail in the fall.
Hayduke. How great, was hoping you would do it one day. Now looks sooner rather than later. • You will be in Everett "Nemo" Ruess' county. (Another artist BTW, woodcuts mostly) Maybe you will run into his ghost? You will be right there where he disappeared in Escalante when he was 20 years old. Ruess' donkeys were found near the north side of Davis Gulch, a canyon of the Escalante River. The only sign of Ruess himself was a corral he had made at his campsite in Davis Gulch, as well as an inscription the search party found nearby, with the words "NEMO 1934". Good Walking to you and Sprocket. Oh maybe the ICE AGE Trail would be cool too?
If you have the time I think doing the the full Collegiate Loop on the CT is worth it! My recommendation if you are going southbound: hitch down from Twin Lakes to Poncha, hike the east route north bound, then take the west route back to Monarch Pass 🏕🤍 happy trails!
Such an awesome lineup of trails this year! I’ve done most of my backpacking on the Hayduke and Colorado Trails and they are truly amazing. I recommend the Collegiate west. The Wind River Range is the most amazing high alpine I’ve ever seen outside of maybe Alaska.
Awesome plans! I’m starting the CT in late July! You answered one of my questions in a previous video about taking better video with a phone camera and I’m excited to see how well I can do out there… now just waiting until I can get done with work to start the hike:)
Sounds like a great summer. I hiked the Colorado in 2019 and I have some suggestions for hiking it. First, I would start in Denver, logistics and flow of the trail work a lot better than a Durango start. Second, I would do an alternate start and begin in Roxborough State Park. Roxborough is some of the best sandstone formations in the front range and you can take a trail up and over Carpenter Peak which will give you a great view of Denver from the south. Waterton Canyon in comparison is a road hike. Best part of the alternate is that the trail from Roxborough meets up with Waterton Canyon right at the end of the road hike. Third, the narrow gauge train out of Durango up the Animas River to Silverton will let you board where it crosses the trail. Probably best to have bought tickets in advance. This is a much cooler way to go to either Durango or Silverton to resupply than hiking up to the highway for a hitch.
Nice, what great advice. I am going to have to add this to any future CT hiking plans I ever have. Do you like the East or the West route through the CPW and which do you suggest?
Sounds like an awesome plan for the year! Look forward to seeing your videos. My suggestion is not out west, but on an island in Lake Superior, Isle Royale. My wife and I are hiking there this summer for our first thru-hike (even though its a short one, only 40-50 miles), but it's the least visited National Park in the US, but one of the most returned to because of its natural beauty and remoteness.
Dude! I’m so excited that you’re going to be doing the Hayduke this year! I started my section hike of the HD this year , and so far it’s been incredible! With my work schedule, it will probably take me three years to get all the sections in. I can’t wait to see your videos. You are the most inspirational hiker that I’ve found on RUclips.:) be sure to carry enough H2O when leaving the Colorado river after Hurrah Pass (5L?). From there to Indian Creek is a long carry. Also, the salt creek alternative could MAYBE be done in one day to avoid carrying a bear can. If in doubt, that alternative adds miles and time to the trip, so the original route might be a good choice. It took me 3.25 days from Moab to needles outpost, mail resupply to needles outpost. Finally, be sure to have lines tied to your packs for lowering. The route is amazing, and I didn’t see anyone out there for days:) can’t wait for the vids and your opinions on the route:)
Haven't seen any coastal trails from you. Come up to Vancouver Island for the West Coast Trail or the more difficult, but much less busy North Coast Trail.
Colorado Trail in July!!! How exciting! I'll be starting July 1st, sobo. It'd be an honor to cross paths with you Jupiter! Can't wait to hear your perspective on it.
If the high country has melted out enough, I highly recommend the Colorado Trail in June instead of July. Why? Because usually by late June or around the first of July, the summer monsoon begins. T-storms with heavy rain and even hail every afternoon. You can do it in July, a lot of people do, but just be prepared for afternoon T-storms which can be dangerous due to lightning if you're caught above timberline. June weather is usually sunny, day after day after day. I'm a fair weather hiker, so I won't even think about going to Colorado in July ;-)
Sounds awesome. A trail/route like the Hayduke has passed me by; I applaud you for doing it now while you still can. Maybe do Roper's Sierra High Route to compare with the Wind River. I haven't done it, but the off trail and on trail hiking that I have done in the Sierra has never disappointed.
You guys should do the Bigfoot Trail. 360 miles and six wilderness areas. It’s right in my neck of the woods but hard to get the time off for a thru hike rn.
Yellowstone! It is close to Grand Teton and there is so much to see there with the geysers, hot springs, wildlife and wildflowers. I recommend the Lamar River Valley/Pelican Valley/Artist Point route, or the Gallatin Mountains in the NW corner.
Hi. My suggestion: Ouachita Trail in Arkansas/ Oklahoma, and the Pinhoti in Alabama (not the GA section, too much road-walking). Hoping the Lord blesses you in your hikes.
The Uinta Highline Trail in Utah is 100 miles and absolutely beautiful! My husband and I did it end of August / beginning of September and it was perfect. Highly recommend!!
@@JupiterHikes heck yeah! I've been doing that dehydrated refried beans thing you showed us one time. You and Ray Jardine are two of my influences, although I don't go quite as light as either. Food is one area where I feel I can still do a lot better.
Since you’ll be in Wyoming, I’d recommend the Thorofare in Yellowstone. It’s about 75 miles from Eagle Creek Campground six miles outside the East Entrance, over Eagle Pass and then down to Bridger Lake (most remote spot in the Lower 48 states) and then follow the South Boundary Trail out to near the South Entrance of Yellowstone.
Allegheny Trail 311 miles (West Virginia) Pinhoti Trail 335mi (Georgia to Alabama) Both trails tie into the Appalachian trail. Speaking of, perhaps in 2025 you could do all of the 100+ mile trails that tie into the Appalachian Trail. There's quite a few and there should be lots of interest.
While you're in Colorado: Grand Traverse between Crested Butte and Aspen is an amazing route summer or winter. Flat Tops Wilderness, Start at Trapper's Lodge Lake and circle around the wilderness to the South Fork of the White River.
The Centennial Trail in South Dakota will be in the neighborhood after your Wyoming trips. It’d probably take you four days, it’s relatively easy, and you’d get some pretty epic footage of buffalo, Bear Butte, and the Black Hills area.
@JupiterHikes I thought for sure you guys chose the CDT, the coin toss worked out for the better I think. I'll be in the Grand Tetons in August (for the second time in a year) and I'm also soloing part of the Wind River after the Paintbrush Divide. Great hostel in Jackson is the Cashe House if you're planning a zero in-between. As for permits for GTNP, walk-ups are the way to go. Wind River doesn't require a permit. I also have a very good shuttle driver if you need. Can't wait to see the Hayduke through the eyes of your camera.
I just did the Eagle Rock Loop in Arkansas. It’s only 27 miles but it has some really beautiful spots and I’d be curious to see what you think of it. We did it in three days, but a lot do it in 2. Personally if I ever go back to do it again, I want to go slower and do it in 4 days.
Looks like a great year. Did the CT a few years ago and it is pretty amazing. The Centennial Trail in South Dakota is a nice cruisy 120 miles. Good early or late season.
Such cool plans! Have you thought about the (Super) Sierra High Route or the Northern New Mexico Loop? Also, any chance to convince you to hit the Colorado Trail in peak Aspen Season from late August to mid September? I'd love to meet you on there :D
If you seriously plan to do the CDT next year (and that seems like it would be right up your alley Mr. ECT - I kind of expected you to say "The Great Western Loop" - to be up there with the likes of Andrew Skurka - I know you could do it) then why hike the Colorado Trail? Why not do the GDT SoBo and then the Teton Crest Tail and then the Wind River High Route? I agree the Hayduke Trail is a bucket list trail for sure but so is the GDT and it would pair well with your future CDT plans. Of course there is also the PNT to think about. So many incredible options. :)
good luck! Be sure to check out Wilderness Mindset's youtube series cataloging the Hayduke Trail. Alex is a great filmmaker and documented the trail wonderfully several years ago.
A little update on what we're up to this year! Let me know what other trails you'd be interested in seeing, and maybe we could make that happen too!
Gotta nominate the OG... Long Trail, VT.
I'd also love to see more footage of the Superior Hiking Trail brought to RUclips.
Since you're spending this year in the West, I'd love for you to tackle the Ruby Crest Natl Recreation Trail, or the Idaho Wilderness Trail! Some of the lesser-known, but beautiful, smaller thruhikes in the upper Rockies. It would also be really cool to see you spend some time on the Deseret Trail, in Utah -- you wouldn't have time to do the whole thing, but you could contact Larry Boy Hikes to pick out a 100-250mi section as a highlight. I would absolutely love to see that happen.
I'm looking at hiking from the CDT in Yellowstone this summer down the Teton Crest, across the Gros Ventre mountains, and down the Wind River High Route. Connecting the two looks like a good challenge!
Pacific Northwest Trail is on my list, I’m sure your’s as well
JMT or Tahoe Rim Trail are both shorter and at elevation so they’d be good summer early fall.
I met a Hayduke hiker as we were coming out of Coyote Gulch last spring. She was doing it solo and had amazing stories and photos. The route passes through fabulous country, so I envy you. At 75 I think I've aged out of a hike that long and rugged, so I look forward to watching your videos. Have a wonderful hike!
I bet you could do it in sections and day hikes if not for the full thru hike tho! Lots and lots of cool stuff out there for any length of trip!
Your honest enthusiasm is always encouraging, Jupiter. Thanks, and have fun!
Very excited to see the Hayduke through your eyes!
Hayduke is the type of trail that Nimblewill Nomad reminds me of.
someday come to the Ozarks and do the Midwest tripple crown Ozark trail , ozark highlands TR ,and the . Ouachita TR. really love your vids and really love and use your cold soak meal method .
Looking forward to following your 2024 season. I will be hiking the Colorado Trail in July. Figure it will be a nice celebration of turning 70 this summer.
Kimche
I want to be like you when I 'grow up'!
The 140 mile Northville-Placid Trail in upstate N.Y. is beautiful
The Centennial Trail thru the Black Hills of South Dakota is pretty great - late May/early June
Tack on the Northern Circle Loop in Glacier National Park. About 52 miles or so. Quite beautiful!!
I did that one last year :)
Not really in the area, but if you’re looking for some smaller hikes you should look into the Big Bend 100 on the West Texas / Mexico border!
Wish I had thought of that! Excellent
One hike you might consider since you’ll be in the area; it’s in my list and live in UT, is the Uintah Highline trail, it’s about 100 miles and traverses the High Uintah Mountains which is the range south of the Winds and runs the northern Utah-Wyoming boarder…. I’m doing the northern half of the Winds High Route this summer …. We go up there for a week every year for something; they are spectacular. Sounds like a great summer …. Enjoy!
North Country Trail, Kekekabic, Gunflint, Border Trail, Lake Superior.
For something different canoe the Boundry Waters - all amazing places.
Safe travels wherever you may go 😊😊
🙏 what a list! I can’t wait to see you out there! Be well brother
Northville Placid trail in New York! One of a kind terrain and wilderness seldom found in the northeast!
I never realized a high route was different than a trail! Sounds like you all have some awesome adventures planned, looking forward to seeing them!
Amazing. I'm so happy for you living your life and chasing your dreams. Bring us along on all your travels. We love your vids.
Check out the Maah Daah Hey Trail in ND. ~145 mi. The logistics are a bit nuts due to needing to cache your own water in advance. The terrain would be different from any of the terrain of the trails you already have planned. Fall is a good time, from what I understand. Ticks are down and weather is more comfortable. I had planned several times to thru hike it and each time something came up that prevented it from happening. Still on my radar, but I have my eye on the CT at the moment!
Sounds like an adventurous and unique plan! Happy trails❤
Beautiful summer ahead! I look forward to following your adventures this year.
I just finished watching the adventure of a Canadian woman who did the Great Devide Trail. Wow! Wonderful landscapes!
Let’s goooo, I’ll be on the Colorado Trail in July too. Hope to see you out there
I would love to see your take on the Idaho centennial trail
I would love to see him do it as well, but I don't know if that's one that you can "squeeze in" lol. That's more of a Hayduke level of adventure.
Hey Jupiter, I recently found a hiking food that gives me so much joy - Mexican tacos. Your beans and rice mixture is the base of this, but then I have legitimate taco meat and then salsa to put on the top. Maybe it is because I have been gone from my home in South Texas for several years now, but this tasted as yummy as just about any Mexican restaurant. One freeze dried package has 4 ounces of beef with spices and a little bit of tomatoes and peppers. It was enough to make 3 or 4 full meals because I added it to the rice and beans. It was tasty just mixing the salsa in, but even better having a bit of tasty salsa to drizzle on top of my taco. Just being able to make a legit taco on trail blew my mind. That it tasted yummy was even better. 13 bucks for 4 freeze dried ounces of beef isn't bad at all (in my opinion). Jerky is often that expensive, and they say this is some type of Japanese beef cow, but I don't remember offhand the type. I have never seen backpacking meals like this. Do you mind if I suggest you to the owner?
With those tortilla harina NOT maiz?
ate them with corn chips, but would be tasty with any tortilla@@jhonyermo
Hey, may I ask where do you get the dried refried beans from? I tried searching for them at walmart and target, but couldn't find them there...
Walmart - Mexicali Rose green chili refried beans 4 packs for just over 10 bucks@@luboyanev
Late summer and fall you should head west. Maybe Corvallis to the Sea and/or part of the Oregon coast trail in late August/early September and the Oregon desert trail in the fall.
Wow... This is great... Have fun on your beautiful hikes this year!! Get LOTS of video for us to follow along 😀
You’ll be in the area for the Uinta Highline Trail. Only about 100 miles so it can be knocked out pretty quickly!
Hayduke. How great, was hoping you would do it one day. Now looks sooner rather than later.
• You will be in Everett "Nemo" Ruess' county. (Another artist BTW, woodcuts mostly) Maybe you will run into his ghost? You will be right there where he disappeared in Escalante when he was 20 years old. Ruess' donkeys were found near the north side of Davis Gulch, a canyon of the Escalante River. The only sign of Ruess himself was a corral he had made at his campsite in Davis Gulch, as well as an inscription the search party found nearby, with the words "NEMO 1934". Good Walking to you and Sprocket.
Oh maybe the ICE AGE Trail would be cool too?
If you have the time I think doing the the full Collegiate Loop on the CT is worth it! My recommendation if you are going southbound: hitch down from Twin Lakes to Poncha, hike the east route north bound, then take the west route back to Monarch Pass 🏕🤍 happy trails!
Dang I was SOOO hoping to watch you do the CDT. I'll just stay tuned 😉
Wow! Some great hikes you’re planning to do this year. Looking forward to the videos.
What about doing the chain of mountain Signatur trails in Norway?
Such an awesome lineup of trails this year! I’ve done most of my backpacking on the Hayduke and Colorado Trails and they are truly amazing. I recommend the Collegiate west. The Wind River Range is the most amazing high alpine I’ve ever seen outside of maybe Alaska.
I am very excited for the winds! And then to come back through another time on the CDT will be special
The Benton MacKaye trail would be great for fall colors!!
Super awesome you are doing the Colorado. The last stretch from Silverton to Durango is amazing.
Awesome plans! I’m starting the CT in late July! You answered one of my questions in a previous video about taking better video with a phone camera and I’m excited to see how well I can do out there… now just waiting until I can get done with work to start the hike:)
Love it Sir! Its so nice to be able watch you do these because im not able too! Awesome!
Sounds like a great summer. I hiked the Colorado in 2019 and I have some suggestions for hiking it.
First, I would start in Denver, logistics and flow of the trail work a lot better than a Durango start.
Second, I would do an alternate start and begin in Roxborough State Park. Roxborough is some of the best sandstone formations in the front range and you can take a trail up and over Carpenter Peak which will give you a great view of Denver from the south. Waterton Canyon in comparison is a road hike. Best part of the alternate is that the trail from Roxborough meets up with Waterton Canyon right at the end of the road hike.
Third, the narrow gauge train out of Durango up the Animas River to Silverton will let you board where it crosses the trail. Probably best to have bought tickets in advance. This is a much cooler way to go to either Durango or Silverton to resupply than hiking up to the highway for a hitch.
Nice, what great advice. I am going to have to add this to any future CT hiking plans I ever have. Do you like the East or the West route through the CPW and which do you suggest?
Rae Lakes Loop in Kings Canyon NP or High Sierra Trail in Sequoia NP are both on my list
I live in Utah and I've never heard of this! 😂 🤦♀️🤦♀️ So excited to watch!
Sounds like an awesome plan for the year! Look forward to seeing your videos. My suggestion is not out west, but on an island in Lake Superior, Isle Royale. My wife and I are hiking there this summer for our first thru-hike (even though its a short one, only 40-50 miles), but it's the least visited National Park in the US, but one of the most returned to because of its natural beauty and remoteness.
Hayduke Trail - Nice!!!
Pfiffner Traverse! It’s 80 miles in the CO Front Range, a high route similar to the WRHR. It would be a good warmup for that hike
How about the Uinta Highline, Northern New Mexico Loop, Basin and Range Trail. Maybe I'll see you in the Colorado Trail this summer.
Dude! I’m so excited that you’re going to be doing the Hayduke this year! I started my section hike of the HD this year , and so far it’s been incredible! With my work schedule, it will probably take me three years to get all the sections in. I can’t wait to see your videos. You are the most inspirational hiker that I’ve found on RUclips.:) be sure to carry enough H2O when leaving the Colorado river after Hurrah Pass (5L?). From there to Indian Creek is a long carry. Also, the salt creek alternative could MAYBE be done in one day to avoid carrying a bear can. If in doubt, that alternative adds miles and time to the trip, so the original route might be a good choice. It took me 3.25 days from Moab to needles outpost, mail resupply to needles outpost. Finally, be sure to have lines tied to your packs for lowering. The route is amazing, and I didn’t see anyone out there for days:) can’t wait for the vids and your opinions on the route:)
Plan on a small thru of skurka’s WRHR variation mid Aug this summer!
I'm section hiking part of the CT this July, hope you enjoy it and maybe I'll see you out there!
Haven't seen any coastal trails from you. Come up to Vancouver Island for the West Coast Trail or the more difficult, but much less busy North Coast Trail.
Yeaa the CT! Hopefully I will be out dong trail magic when you come through
Colorado Trail in July!!! How exciting! I'll be starting July 1st, sobo. It'd be an honor to cross paths with you Jupiter! Can't wait to hear your perspective on it.
Wonderland in late summer. Oregon Desert Trail in the fall (definitely a "route").
Dirty Avocado (Cotezi) is hiking the Hayduke at the same time as you... Cool!!!!!
sounds like an awesome year! very hyped for you to do the hayduke, the zion traverse would be a cool addon to that one
We are thinking that actually!
Have you ever thought about doing northern Michigan and upper peninsula on the North Country Trail?
Centennial Trail in the Black Hills is a 100 mile trail that could be a good option.
Hey that's a great suggestion! My friend has done it and spoke highly
Maybe try the PNT across just the north side of the Olympic peninsula to add to your list!
Wind River Range was the most beautiful part of the 700 miles of the CDT I hiked on last year.
That's always what I've heard! Stoked to finally get there myself
If the high country has melted out enough, I highly recommend the Colorado Trail in June instead of July. Why? Because usually by late June or around the first of July, the summer monsoon begins. T-storms with heavy rain and even hail every afternoon. You can do it in July, a lot of people do, but just be prepared for afternoon T-storms which can be dangerous due to lightning if you're caught above timberline. June weather is usually sunny, day after day after day. I'm a fair weather hiker, so I won't even think about going to Colorado in July ;-)
Sounds awesome. A trail/route like the Hayduke has passed me by; I applaud you for doing it now while you still can. Maybe do Roper's Sierra High Route to compare with the Wind River. I haven't done it, but the off trail and on trail hiking that I have done in the Sierra has never disappointed.
It's not too long, but the Centennial Trail in the Black Hills of South Dakota would be a perfect addition I feel :) 125 miles
I'm planning a section hike of the NCT through the UP of Michigan. Would love to see you do that as I'm not going to do until 2025.
You guys should do the Bigfoot Trail. 360 miles and six wilderness areas. It’s right in my neck of the woods but hard to get the time off for a thru hike rn.
Yellowstone! It is close to Grand Teton and there is so much to see there with the geysers, hot springs, wildlife and wildflowers. I recommend the Lamar River Valley/Pelican Valley/Artist Point route, or the Gallatin Mountains in the NW corner.
Hi.
My suggestion: Ouachita Trail in Arkansas/ Oklahoma, and the Pinhoti in Alabama (not the GA section, too much road-walking).
Hoping the Lord blesses you in your hikes.
The Uinta Highline Trail in Utah is 100 miles and absolutely beautiful! My husband and I did it end of August / beginning of September and it was perfect. Highly recommend!!
So excited for you, homie. You still planning on making that cold soaking video though?
Yes! Gathering ingredients
@@JupiterHikes heck yeah! I've been doing that dehydrated refried beans thing you showed us one time. You and Ray Jardine are two of my influences, although I don't go quite as light as either. Food is one area where I feel I can still do a lot better.
Looking forward to following your hikes. What work do you do between hikes.
Scoot over to Washington for the Wonderland Loop around Rainer. 93 miles.
Requires a permit. Quite difficult to get
Since you’ll be in Wyoming, I’d recommend the Thorofare in Yellowstone. It’s about 75 miles from Eagle Creek Campground six miles outside the East Entrance, over Eagle Pass and then down to Bridger Lake (most remote spot in the Lower 48 states) and then follow the South Boundary Trail out to near the South Entrance of Yellowstone.
You should look into the condor trail in California. It’s 400 and not super established as far as I know
Damn that sounds like not a bad tick list!
Best of luck on your 2024 hiking season!
Sawtooth Wilderness loop after the Teton Crest. You won’t be disappointed. Garmire has a gpx and info on it
That looks awesome and is exactly the kind of thing I am looking for!!
The Foothills Trail, South Carolina
Allegheny Trail 311 miles (West Virginia)
Pinhoti Trail 335mi (Georgia to Alabama)
Both trails tie into the Appalachian trail. Speaking of, perhaps in 2025 you could do all of the 100+ mile trails that tie into the Appalachian Trail. There's quite a few and there should be lots of interest.
You could check out the Oregon Coast Trail and the Pacific Northwest Trail!
Nice plans. I'll be looking to do the wind river and the teton crest this year as well. Maybe I'll see you out there.
While you're in Colorado:
Grand Traverse between Crested Butte and Aspen is an amazing route summer or winter.
Flat Tops Wilderness, Start at Trapper's Lodge Lake and circle around the wilderness to the South Fork of the White River.
Sounds awesome
The Centennial Trail in South Dakota will be in the neighborhood after your Wyoming trips. It’d probably take you four days, it’s relatively easy, and you’d get some pretty epic footage of buffalo, Bear Butte, and the Black Hills area.
The Centennial Trail in South Dakota (western side). 125 miles, a couple of National Parks. Goes through the Black Hills National Forest. 6-9 days
I'm hiking the CT again this year, I hope to cross paths 🙂
I think you have wise coin. I hope you kept it.
Variety is the spuce of life! Sounds like a plan!
@JupiterHikes I thought for sure you guys chose the CDT, the coin toss worked out for the better I think. I'll be in the Grand Tetons in August (for the second time in a year) and I'm also soloing part of the Wind River after the Paintbrush Divide. Great hostel in Jackson is the Cashe House if you're planning a zero in-between. As for permits for GTNP, walk-ups are the way to go. Wind River doesn't require a permit. I also have a very good shuttle driver if you need. Can't wait to see the Hayduke through the eyes of your camera.
I just did the Eagle Rock Loop in Arkansas. It’s only 27 miles but it has some really beautiful spots and I’d be curious to see what you think of it.
We did it in three days, but a lot do it in 2. Personally if I ever go back to do it again, I want to go slower and do it in 4 days.
North country trail would be cool!!
Ruby Crest Trail and Toiyabe Crest Trail in Nevada would probably be in good shape late spring when you are finished with the Hayduke
Those were definitely along the lines of what I was thinking! But maybe more so in the fall, do you think they'd be good then as well?
@@JupiterHikes I think the snow should be melted enough by late May/ early June, good to get them in early or late season temps though!
Looks like a great year. Did the CT a few years ago and it is pretty amazing. The Centennial Trail in South Dakota is a nice cruisy 120 miles. Good early or late season.
Maybe see you on the CT!
Uinta highline trail, art loeb, bartram trail to foothills trail, benton mackaye trail
The CDT has lots of alternates and even the red line gets less traveled in sections. You could hike a few of these if you still have time this year.
Such cool plans!
Have you thought about the (Super) Sierra High Route or the Northern New Mexico Loop?
Also, any chance to convince you to hit the Colorado Trail in peak Aspen Season from late August to mid September? I'd love to meet you on there :D
Sounds like fun, good luck.
If you seriously plan to do the CDT next year (and that seems like it would be right up your alley Mr. ECT - I kind of expected you to say "The Great Western Loop" - to be up there with the likes of Andrew Skurka - I know you could do it) then why hike the Colorado Trail? Why not do the GDT SoBo and then the Teton Crest Tail and then the Wind River High Route? I agree the Hayduke Trail is a bucket list trail for sure but so is the GDT and it would pair well with your future CDT plans. Of course there is also the PNT to think about. So many incredible options. :)
Awesome choices.
Say hi while you're on the colorado trail! I'm leading two trail crews there this year.
Awesome!! Thank you, and hope to see you out there
good luck! Be sure to check out Wilderness Mindset's youtube series cataloging the Hayduke Trail. Alex is a great filmmaker and documented the trail wonderfully several years ago.
Hey man. Try the Superior Hiking Trail in Minnesota. Perfect timing is like Sept/Oct so you should have time.
I actually did that just this last october!
When are you doing the Teton Crest Trail? I'll be there August 17-24
Would be cool to say hey if we happen to be on the trail at the same time!
Welcome to colorado! You'll love it
I don't think I've been in about ten years! Which is wild to me considering how nice it is there. Looking forward to it for sure
Doing Uintah Highline late June, did Kokopelli trail couple years ago are couple other ideas in this area