After considering the BMT, I decided to do the Foothills Trail next week. Too much going on to take three straight weeks off, and did not want to do it half way and then finish it a few weeks later, so maybe BMT next year. Still planning Colorado Trail starting on June 30. May also try to do Shenandoah part of AT in mid June as another tune up hike if it works out.
After graduation Saturday will drive to Franklin, NC. After going to church Sunday morning and eating lunch will have my sister drop me off at Oconne State Park and try to get up to 8 miles in. Then planning to complete it at Table Rock State Rock by Saturday. Since I will be carrying at least six days food, I am going West to East to start with the more level part and move on to the higher climbs as I eat my food down.
From what I have seen in videos looks likes lots of waterfalls, bridges, wooden steps, and plenty of campsites. Any advice about the Foothills Trail from your actual experience is greatly appreciated.
After graduation Saturday will drive to Franklin, NC. After going to church Sunday morning and eating lunch will have my sister drop me off at Oconne State Park and try to get up to 8 miles in. Then planning to complete it at Table Rock State Rock by Saturday. Since I will be carrying at least six days food, I am going West to East to start with the more level part and move on to the higher climbs as I eat my food down.
From what I have seen in videos looks likes lots of waterfalls, bridges, wooden steps, and plenty of campsites. Any advice about the Foothills Trail from your actual experience is greatly appreciated.
The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
Richard Ewell, CSA General
Richard Ewell, CSA General