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05-07-2006, 10:17 AM
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Re: Suggestions needed: hiking somewhere self-sufficient
I've been backpacking in California before (from the UK too) and I think the most beautiful scenery around is at the Big Sur national park. You can trek up river for days if you want.
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05-07-2006, 11:33 AM
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Re: Suggestions needed: hiking somewhere self-sufficient
On AT, the stretch in Maine is supposedly very desolate and beautiful and strenuous. Although come to think of it, it probably wouldn't work now becuase May flies are very bad there. New Hampshire might still be cold now, but the white mountains offer the hardest and to my mind beautiful hiking on the AT. On the Pacific Crest Trail you get some beautiful mountains that go high. Less hikers than on the AT.
Check out the Continental Divide Trail too, this is the least known of them all. I'm not sure but I think the trail is not always too clear, could be using a compass to figure your way out. Goes around New Mexico, Colarod, Wyoming, Montana/Idaho. The trail is a lot different from the AT, search for some pictures, they're impressive. Please write a trip report when done!
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05-07-2006, 11:44 AM
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Re: Suggestions needed: hiking somewhere self-sufficient
West Coast Trail and Sunshine Coast Trail of BC Canada but you may be eaten by bears. The Sunshine Coast Trail is new and I think there is no charge.
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05-07-2006, 12:48 PM
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Re: Suggestions needed: hiking somewhere self-sufficient
[ QUOTE ]
West Coast Trail and Sunshine Coast Trail of BC Canada but you may be eaten by bears. The Sunshine Coast Trail is new and I think there is no charge. web page [/ QUOTE ] I was going to recommend the West Coast Trail too. It's the most renowned trail in Canada.
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05-07-2006, 03:51 PM
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Re: Suggestions needed: hiking somewhere self-sufficient
Rabbit,
I've done a 2 week deal in Shenendoah, and I can't recommend it enough. Its in the heart of the Appalachian trail, and you're coming up on the most beautiful season of the year. I also just got back from 4 days in Yosemite, and although its gonna be crowded, you could go on the John Muir trail and get back into Litlle Yosemite Valley, which is somewhere around 20 miles away from the main valley, and has a lot of feeder trails back there. You could also hike up to Upper Yosemite Falls and then go, literally, 100's of miles into the back country. You could also do some of the Colorado stuff. If you end up coming to America, PM me and I'll give you some advice if you need it. You'll enjoy it.
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