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Anonymous Sat 28 Jun 2014 19:37:15 No.339861 View View Reply Original Report

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New backpacker here.

How do you guys find new trails to do overnight hikes in, and what tips would you have for a first time multi-day hike?

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 28 Jun 2014 19:54:34 No.339865 Report

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Visit teh websights that're specifically about hiking. Use Google-- you'll find them in seconds.

Necromancer

Necromancer Sat 28 Jun 2014 20:00:11 No.339870 Report

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Google maps. Look for a green area. Head that way.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 29 Jun 2014 02:43:23 No.340061 Report

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Best thing to do, if you're in the US, is to go with National Forests. Most of them are almost entirely regulation-free with regards to camping. Dispersed camping (camping anywhere in the woods, not necessarily at a site) is pretty much always allowed, and open fires are usually kosher, but it depends on the season and location. Also usually great places for target shooting if you like that too.

So yeah, if you wanna get started without having to worry about crowded spots, permits, and rules, look up your nearest National Forest.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 29 Jun 2014 03:54:50 No.340096 Report

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This >>339865
And there are hundreds of apps available.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 29 Jun 2014 04:03:34 No.340098 Report

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Also do some short day hikes before overnights and multidays. Best advice I can think of is make sure your attire is correct for the environment and more importantly make sure your shoes are broken in and take foot care stuffs. If your feet blister up your trip will be ruined

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 29 Jun 2014 04:06:33 No.340100 Report

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Google wilderness areas and look for rugged terrain on topo maps.

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