Hello, retired Marine Army Veteran (MAV). Yup, this is how I received my trail name. After hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2014, I just could not think of anything else to do but start a thru hiking career. I began a series of adventures that has taken me to long distance trails throughout the US and Europe. In between long distance trails, I hit the woods in my backyard, Black Hills of South Dakota.
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Palmetto Trail Day 18 – Glenn Springs Passage
Started the day planning on getting out of Croft State Park in order to start the next Passage. Due to my inability to cross the river I called a
Palmetto Trail Day 17 – Croft Passage with Missing Bridge
After spending three days walking pavement, it is nice to get back into the woods. The Croft Passage is entirely in Croft State Park. This area used
Palmetto Trail Day 16 – Spartenburg Passages
Spartenburg has three different Passages that go through the city. USC Upstate 2.2 miles Hub City Connector 12 miles Cedar Springs 2.9
Palmetto Trail Day 15 – Peach County Passage
I have grown fond of biscuits in the morning. My host at the AirB&B made breakfast and that was the main course. So delicious, just like
Palmetto Trail Day 14 – Blue Wall Passage
My hosts treated me to a full breakfast this morning before giving me a ride back to the trailhead. Today's walk will be 11 miles to the Foothills
Palmetto Trail Day 13 – Fear…Doubts…Magic
Overcoming Sickness in a Beautiful Place It feels like a lifetime since I have been out on the trail. I am really blessed to have people in my life
Day 10 Through 12….Completion…Continuation…Sickness
Completing the Foothills Trail On March 19th, I completed the Foothills Trail. Deviating from the trail to complete two Palmetto Trail Passages had
Palmetto Trail Day 4
Blue Ridge Electric CO-OP Passage (Jocassee Gorge) 12.6 miles Deer Tough day with two climbs up to and over Horse Mountain. Woke up to my second
Foothills Trail Day 7 and Palmetto Trail Day 3
Foothills Trail Day 7 Nantahala National Forest Laurel Fork Heritage Preserve Jocassee Gorge Wildlife Management Area MM 67.29 10.42 miles No
Foothills Trail Day 6
Nantahala National Forest Toxaway Game Land Gorges State Park, NC Jocassee Gorge Wildlife Management Area MM 56.85 Virginia Hawkins