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Journals of longer hikes I took on named routes.

Tahoe Rim Trail

Ring Around The Lake: Tahoe Rim Trail journal 2009

Posted onJuly 1, 2009November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

My journal from my 2009 Tahoe Rim Trail thru-hike.  Additionally I have planning information in case you’d like to do the trail as well. Note May 2016: This journal is seven years old. I have no intention of updating the information. Read More …

CategoriesJournals, Trip PlanningTagshiking, lightweight backpacking, Tahoe Rim Trail

Benton MacKaye Trail

Return to the Hills – 2009 Benton MacKaye Trail Journal

Posted onMarch 6, 2009November 17, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The journal from my 2009 thru-hike of Benton MacKaye Trail. This article also has planing info.  

CategoriesJournals, Trip PlanningTagsBenton Mackaye Trail, lightweight backpacking, lightweight gear

Continental Divide Trail Journal 2006 – Part 1 – Montana and Idaho

Posted onJuly 3, 2006November 17, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Here is my journal from my journey on the Continental Divide Trail .    

CategoriesJournalsTagsContinental Divide Trail, journal, thru hiking

Colorado Trail Journal 2004

Posted onSeptember 3, 2004November 6, 2011AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

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 …

CategoriesJournalsTagsColorado Trail, journal, long-walks

Pacific Crest Trail Journal 2002 – Part 1 : California

Posted onApril 3, 2002November 6, 2011AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

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 …

CategoriesJournalsTagsjournal, long-walks, Pacific Crest Trail

Appalachian Trail Journal 1998 : Part 1 – The South

Posted onFebruary 28, 1998November 6, 2011AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

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 …

CategoriesJournalsTagsAppalachian Trail, journal, long-walks

Pacific Crest Trail Journal 2002 – Part 2 : Oregon and Washington

Posted onNovember 6, 1980November 6, 2011AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Pacific Crest Trail Journal Part 2 – Oregon and Washington  

CategoriesJournalsTagsjournal, long-walks, Pacific Crest Trail

Continental Divide Trail Journal – Part 4 : New Mexico

Posted onNovember 6, 1980December 18, 2015AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Continental Divide Trail Journal – Part 4 : New Mexico  

CategoriesJournalsTagsContinental Divide Trail, journal, long-walks

Continental Divide Trail Journal – Part 3: Colorado

Posted onNovember 6, 1980December 18, 2015AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Contiental Divide Trail Journal – Part 3 : Colorado  

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Continental Divide Trail Journal – Part 2 : Wyoming

Posted onNovember 6, 1980December 18, 2015AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hike Journal 2006 – Part 2 : Wyoming  

CategoriesJournalsTagsContinental Divide Trail, journal, long-walks

Appalachian Trail Journal : Part 3 – New England

Posted onNovember 6, 1980November 6, 2011AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Appalachian Trail Journal  : Part 3 – New England  

CategoriesJournalsTagsAppalachian Trail, journal, long-walks

Appalachian Trail Journal 1998 : Part 2 – The Mid-Atlantic

Posted onNovember 6, 1980November 6, 2011AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Part 2 of my Appalachian Trail journal. Read More …

CategoriesJournalsTagsAppalachian Trail, journal, long-walks

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