cover of episode 159. Everything You Need To Know About The Foothills Trail With J.C. "Catmando" Van Etten

159. Everything You Need To Know About The Foothills Trail With J.C. "Catmando" Van Etten

2024/8/26
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Thinking about thru-hiking the Foothills Trail? This small but mighty 77-mile trail - which spans from South Carolina to North Carolina (or visa versa) - makes for a beautiful trek. The trail is also a worthy shakedown hike to prepare for the Appalachian Trail! In this episode, experienced thru-hiker Catmando gives a run-down on all aspects of the trail, including:

  • Total elevation gain & loss

  • Water carry & campsite insight

  • Logistic tips to ensure easy entrance & exit from the trail

  • The best time of year to hike it, and more!

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Applicable Links:

⁠Foothills Trail Website)

You can see photos of the Foothills Trail on our Instagram Page).

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⁠⁠⁠2024 THRU-r Trail Team⁠⁠⁠)

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