[pct-l] PCT 07

[lbealsjr at gmail.com (Lawrence Beals)]

Stephanie,

The logistics are interesting, more for the CDT than the PCT. Yogi's
guidebook for the PCT makes that a lot easier.

I had considered the two trails in OK, they are listed in "Thru Hikers
Guide to America" and the author mentions the fact that in the future
the two trails will be combined. Any idea when that will happen? In
fact Arkansas is moving up to the top of my list of places to retire
to based on its outdoor resources.

Right now I think I might stick closer to home (Virginia). Maybe spend
July and August volunteering on trail crews and then do something
along the lines of the Tuscarora Trail (TT),
Maryland-Pennsylvania-Virginia-West Virginia, 250 miles that is
mentioned in the Thru Hikers book. But then again....

clear skies

Bear

On 8/25/05, Stephanie <taurodea@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey Bear! The CDT after the PCT sounds awesome. You sound like you
> have your hands full with logistics. It's exciting and exhausting just
> getting myself ready for one trail.
> 
> There are a few long distance hiking trails in my area (Fayetteville,
> AR). There is the Ozark Highlands Trail, the Ozark Trail (southern
> Missouri), and the Ouachita Trail. All are heavily forested mountain
> trails.
> 
> http://www.hikearkansas.com/trails.html
> 
> I believe they are going to hook up the OHT and the OT. It'll be over
> 700 miles. Trailheads will be outside Fort Smith, AR and St. Louis,
> MO, respectively.
> 
> I'll start with day hikes when it cools off, then work up to weekends,
> every other weekend, and bring up my pack weight little by little,
> until I can do 20mi. a day without a huge hassle. I would love to hit
> the Western Section of the OHT before I leave for the PCT.
> 
> I think a Yahoo group would be faboo...
> 
> Steph
> PCT 07
> 
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