Foothills Trail

The Great Southeastern Loop Has Begun

The Great Southeastern Loop Has Begun

  My adventure on the Great Southeastern Loop has finally begun! The plan was to start in early May at Springer Mountain, but my girlfriend and I went camping the...

Jun 27, 2022 : Zach
The Beginning of Something Special

The Beginning of Something Special

Hello to everyone out there on The Trek. I'm Zach, longtime follower, first-time blogger here. In 2007 Andrew Skurka completed the 6,875 Mile Great Western Loop, and with respect to...

Apr 9, 2022 : Zach
Stories From The Trail Episode 10 – Daniel’s First Backpacking Trip!

Stories From The Trail Episode 10 – Daniel’s First Backpacking Trip!

Do you remember your first overnight backpacking trip? (Or are you looking forward to it?) Were you scared to sleep in the woods? Did you carry too much or too...

May 6, 2018 : Gary Sizer
Failure: Get Bitter or Get Better

Failure: Get Bitter or Get Better

This is going to be a tough post for me to write, because there is something I have been very bitter about for a few months...I'll explain. I cannot think...

Nov 30, 2016 : Eric Guldberg
9 Long Trails That Belong on Your Bucket List

9 Long Trails That Belong on Your Bucket List

Good news: There are more trails in the world than we can ever hope to hike in our lifetime. Bad news: There are more trails in the world than we...

Jun 10, 2016 : The Editors
Exploring the Carolinas’ Foothills Trail

Exploring the Carolinas’ Foothills Trail

The Blue Ridge Mountains are well known for their three hundred sixty degree views from their bare summits. But while the Blue Ridge Mountain Balds may be a highlight of...

Jan 26, 2016 : Caet Cash