Combined Elevation Profiles: CDT, PCT, AT
Here is a great page comparing the elevation profiles of the three major long trails. It is an interesting perspective on the difficulties of each trail.
Check out the rest of Chris Johnson's maps at: http://parkaymaps.110mb.com/
Shenandoah National Park AT Hike
Now that I'm getting in shape from hiking every day, I'm thinking about taking up the "SCA(Student Conservation Association) Challenge" in Shenandoah National Park. This challenge began last year when two SCA's tried to hike the entire 107 miles of the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park in under 48 hours. They failed miserably...
One of the seasonals working and I think that we can do better and possibly make the entire hike. So far we have everything planned from when we will rest to where we will get water/food. We would be attempting this with a daypack that basically holds some water and a couple powerbars/gels. No tent or sleeping bag, but don't worry, I'll be bringing my park radio.
We will be attempting this in the first part of August or at the end of this month. I think we have a fair chance of doing this as long as we prevent blisters and intake enough food and water. I think I'm going to try a few night hikes and 30 mile days to get in shape first. I'll let you know how those go.
One of the seasonals working and I think that we can do better and possibly make the entire hike. So far we have everything planned from when we will rest to where we will get water/food. We would be attempting this with a daypack that basically holds some water and a couple powerbars/gels. No tent or sleeping bag, but don't worry, I'll be bringing my park radio.
We will be attempting this in the first part of August or at the end of this month. I think we have a fair chance of doing this as long as we prevent blisters and intake enough food and water. I think I'm going to try a few night hikes and 30 mile days to get in shape first. I'll let you know how those go.