Continental Divide Trail Journal 2006 – Part 1 – Montana and Idaho
Here is my journal from my journey on the Continental Divide Trail .
Walking the Backbone – Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hike
Paul Magnanti’s Continental Divide Trail journey with planning info, journal, and photos… The Continental Divide Trail is the third of the “Big Three” trails. Unlike the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails, it is still very much a work in progress. No Read More …
“He’s Footloose and Fancy Free — For 2160 Miles
In 1998, online journals were not common at all. Online journals about hiking were esp. rare. My thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, in addition to an online journal, made my hike interesting enough that Providence Journal did a story Read More …
“Not Even The Kitchen Sink
An article in Mechanical Engineering Magazine that featured a photo of mine of Glacier Peak on the Pacific Crest Trail. The fact that engineers loved the idea of lightweight backpacking is not surprising. Nice to see they enjoy natural beauty Read More …
Hooked On The Outdoors
Hooked On The Outdoors magazine did an issue of regular people who have done some cool adventures. I was chosen as the backpacker representative . Was probably the worlds ugliest centerfold ever. Don't know if I am a "trail machine", Read More …
Cruising Thru Colorado: Paul Magnanti’s 2004 Colorado Trail Thru-Hike
Paul “Mags” Magnanti’s 2004 Thru-Hike of the Colorado Trail. With photos, journal and thru-hike information. On August 21st at 9:30 AM I was at the Denver Terminus of the Colorado Trail. Twenty-days later on September 10th at 7:30, I arrived Read More …
Colorado Trail Journal 2004
My original plan in 2004 was to hike the Continental Divide Trail (CDT). However it just did not feel right. So I did the Colorado Trail instead. Walking the length of the Colorado Trail was a great way to see Read More …
Another Long Walk: Paul Magnanti’s 2002 Pacific Crest Trail Trail Thru-Hike
Paul Magnanti’s 2002 Pacific Crest Trail Trail Thru-Hike: Photos, journal and planning information
Pacific Crest Trail Journal 2002 – Part 1 : California
Here is my 2002 journal of my Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike. It was four years since I took a long walk on the Appalachian Trail, so the theme of this hike was "Another Long Walk" And a long walk it Read More …
Appalachian Trail Journal 1998 : Part 1 – The South
This journal was originally hosted onTrailplace.com originally hosted by Dan "Wingfoot" Bruce. The current site is now a bit different than the original site. My Appalachian Trail journal was not the first online hiking journal, but I would not be Read More …
A Long Walk: Paul Magnanti’s 1998 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike
Paul Magnanti’s 1998 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike: Journal and Photos
Green Mountain Gallivants – Vermont’s Long Trail
Paul Magnanti’s Long Trail hikes of 1997 and 1999. With photos and planning information. Read More …
Pacific Crest Trail Journal 2002 – Part 2 : Oregon and Washington
Pacific Crest Trail Journal Part 2 – Oregon and Washington
Continental Divide Trail Journal – Part 4 : New Mexico
Continental Divide Trail Journal – Part 4 : New Mexico
Continental Divide Trail Journal – Part 3: Colorado
Contiental Divide Trail Journal – Part 3 : Colorado
Continental Divide Trail Journal – Part 2 : Wyoming
Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hike Journal 2006 – Part 2 : Wyoming
Appalachian Trail Journal : Part 3 – New England
Appalachian Trail Journal : Part 3 – New England
Appalachian Trail Journal 1998 : Part 2 – The Mid-Atlantic
Part 2 of my Appalachian Trail journal. Read More …