by Paty | Aug 27, 2020 | Day Hikes, Midwest
We’re never doing THAT again!! The three of us were in resounding agreement with that sentiment when we collapsed into the car at 11 pm. We were famished from hiking through dinner and barely taking a single break over the past 18 miles. But, I’m getting...
by Paty | Aug 25, 2020 | Midwest, US High Points
Order of Visit: High Point #20 Date Visited: August 24, 2020 Route Taken: Fence line trail (along private property owned by the Dennis Family) – 3.3 miles round-trip Type of Terrain: Easy two-track road across a field for one mile, then steeper...
by Paty | Aug 12, 2020 | Gear, Tahoe Rim Trail
It’s no surprise that most hikers loathe bear canisters. No one likes adding extra weight to their pack. Then there’s the process of rearranging all your gear to accommodate this ridiculously bulky item. And the confined space inside the canister that...
by Paty | Aug 2, 2020 | N. Umpqua Trail, West Coast
Everyone knows that long distance hiking and craft beer are an incredible duo. They pair together like bacon and eggs. Or Han Solo and Chewbacca. Sure, you can have one without the other. But do you really want to?? So as I ended my thru-hike of the North Umpqua...
by Paty | Jul 30, 2020 | N. Umpqua Trail, West Coast
Are you looking for a new trail to hike this year? Something self-supported where you won’t have to resupply and worry about the risks going into towns? Perhaps a trail you can hike within a week’s duration? Congrats! You’ve stumbled upon the North...
by Paty | Jul 28, 2020 | Gear, N. Umpqua Trail, West Coast
Every fall/winter I head to Southern Oregon to visit family for the holidays, and I always seem to find my way over to the North Umpqua Trail (NUT) for a quick hike. This 79-mile trail parallels the Umpqua River from its headwaters up in the Cascade Mountains down...
by Paty | Jul 23, 2020 | N. Umpqua Trail, West Coast
Once again I’m back with a quick overview of the stats and metrics for the things I encountered on my most recent thru-hike – Oregon’s North Umpqua Trail (aka the NUT). This end-to-end trail follows the North Umpqua River from its headwaters in the...
by Paty | Jul 17, 2020 | N. Umpqua Trail, Trail Journals, West Coast
7/16/20 Start point– Wright Creek Trailhead End point – Swiftwater Trailhead Distance hiked ~ 15.7 miles SEGMENTS: Tioga Segment (15.7 miles) Last night was the warmest night out here on the trail. I found myself awake and sweating in...
by Paty | Jul 16, 2020 | N. Umpqua Trail, Trail Journals, West Coast
7/15/20 Start point– Soda Springs Trailhead End point – Wright Creek Trailhead Distance hiked ~ 22.3 miles SEGMENTS: Jessie Wright Segment (4.1 miles)Masters Segment (4 miles)Calf Segment (3.7 miles)Panther Segment (5 miles)Mott Segment...
by Paty | Jul 15, 2020 | N. Umpqua Trail, Trail Journals, West Coast
7/14/20 Start point– Stealth spot near Lomolo Falls End point – Walk-in campsite near Soda Springs trailhead Distance hiked ~ 25.2 miles SEGMENTS: Dread & Terror Segment (Final 11.5 miles from Lemolo Falls)Hot Springs Trail #1444 (a...
