Backpacker Radio Episode #56: Scott Turner on the Best Hikes in San Diego County, 2020 Predictions, and The Top Footwear on the AT

Today the Cinnamon Connection is joined by Scott Turner.  Scott is the go-to resource for all things hiking in Southern California.  He’s the co-author of the latest version of Afoot and Afield: San Diego County, known as San Diego’s hiking bible.  Scott shares his favorite hikes in San Diego County, including the best short trails, long trails, the best ecological diversity, the best history, and much more.  We also cover the top footwear on the Appalachian Trail in 2019, our predictions for 2020, more horse facts, and Chaunce has a mini-meltdown.

If you plan on doing any hiking in San Diego County soon (or ever), this episode is a must-listen.

• Backpacker Radio SoCal Road Trip Presented by Sawyer!
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• The 2020 Badger Sponsorship
• QOTD: Most Type II Fun Moment of 2019?
• Interview with Scott Turner
  • Afoot and Afield: San Diego County: 282 Spectacular Outings Along the Coast, Foothills, Mountains, and Desert
  • The best hikes in San Diego county
    • Favorite short hikes in San Diego County
    • Favorite long day hike in SD County
    • If Scott could only hike one trail in San Diego for the rest of your life
    • The hike with the most ecological diversity
    • Which hike or region in SD is the most interesting from a historical perspective
  • What are some SoCal-specific considerations someone visiting from out of town should make?
  • The interplay between therapy, mental health, and hiking
  • Hike the Parks: Joshua Tree National Park: Best Day Hikes, Walks, and Sights
• Trek Propaganda
  • The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2019 AT Thru-Hiker Survey by Mariposa
• Nostradavis and The Chaunce’s Almanac: 2020 Predictions
• HORSE FACTS
• 5-star iTunes Reviews
• Intro Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
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