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G/F wants us to get into hiking as a hobby, where to go around La?
Posted on 2/17/13 at 2:13 pm
Posted on 2/17/13 at 2:13 pm
She mentioned Tunica Falls. And I found this thread on that.
Basically we were in the Smokys last week and had a great time going on long walks. But we both need to get used to long walks in boots and on trails. We got tired quick on some mountain trails. So we want to pick up hiking as a hobby. Looking for places to get away for weekend trips. Like Mississippi, Alabama, Texas and etc. I like primitive camping, she does not, so we are not looking for overnight trips. Just some nice trails to walk on.
Basically we were in the Smokys last week and had a great time going on long walks. But we both need to get used to long walks in boots and on trails. We got tired quick on some mountain trails. So we want to pick up hiking as a hobby. Looking for places to get away for weekend trips. Like Mississippi, Alabama, Texas and etc. I like primitive camping, she does not, so we are not looking for overnight trips. Just some nice trails to walk on.
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Posted on 2/17/13 at 2:14 pm to Napoleon
Try the Natchez trace in Mississippi
Posted on 2/17/13 at 2:31 pm to Napoleon
Sandrock - Gadsden, Alabama. Primitive camping, bouldering, trad and conventional climbing routes.
Posted on 2/17/13 at 2:36 pm to Napoleon
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Tunica Falls
It will get you in shape. Bring $3(I think that's how much) for parking. Print a map before you go. Bring water and snack. If you do the full primative loop it will take from 3-6 hours depending on how fast/what kind of shape you are in.
Also Port Hudson Battleground has 5 miles of trail. Not as scenic but easier. and with history lesson thrown in. Grand Isle, you could walk the beach from one end to the other. Its easy to find places to walk/hike. Some may be in your back yard. Doesn't have to be a designated trail
Print map here
Posted on 2/17/13 at 2:58 pm to ZacAttack
If I wanted nice hills, are my best options Alabama and Arkansas?
Does anyone here have any hiking shoe recommendations, but my chap Academy shoes hurt my feet.
Does anyone here have any hiking shoe recommendations, but my chap Academy shoes hurt my feet.
Posted on 2/17/13 at 3:02 pm to Napoleon
Merrel hiking boots. I wear lightweight running shoe type. Super light weight.
Posted on 2/17/13 at 3:05 pm to Napoleon
Theres plenty a good hills over there at tunica. Can definitely whip you into shape
Posted on 2/17/13 at 3:15 pm to Napoleon
LINK to previous thread
Wild Azalea trail is longest in state. Nice scenery too. I posted Info in thread above.
Your cabin in Tennessee thread has the wife and I talking abut the area for a cabin purchase. A little far, but that area has the outdoor stuff we like.
Wild Azalea trail is longest in state. Nice scenery too. I posted Info in thread above.
Your cabin in Tennessee thread has the wife and I talking abut the area for a cabin purchase. A little far, but that area has the outdoor stuff we like.
This post was edited on 2/17/13 at 3:17 pm
Posted on 2/17/13 at 3:19 pm to Napoleon
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If I wanted nice hills, are my best options Alabama and Arkansas?
Yes. Also parts of TX (Austin).
No elevation in south LA due to the silt/clay based soil.
Blame plate tectonics.
The elevation begins with rock formation(s).
Posted on 2/17/13 at 3:32 pm to Napoleon
there are some beautiful areas to hike in the state, but frankly, it is just too damn hot most of the year here to do much of it...
Posted on 2/17/13 at 3:37 pm to tigers win2
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Your cabin in Tennessee thread has the wife and I talking abut the area for a cabin purchase. A little far, but that area has the outdoor stuff we like.
It is far, but you can leave early morning and be there before dinner.
The place I stayed in was nice.
I want to get a place in Wears Valley, pretty badly.
For $89,000 I can get a nice 3br/2ba right off 321. But just to rent, or even time share is nice.
I signed up for a timeshare. Not that I plan on buying it, but I get a cabin for three nights and all I have to do is go to a sales presentation. The same way I stayed on property at Disney the last two times for free.
Posted on 2/17/13 at 3:40 pm to W
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Yes. Also parts of TX (Austin).
I'm there once a year at least. I'm from Round Rock originally. My parents thought it was a good idea to leave their high tech jobs in Austin in the mid-80's and move to NOLA to work for the Govt. They still regret this decision all the time. lol
Mt. Bennel is really nice as well as the areas around lake travis.
I understand geology. Just trying to build up endurance so the next time I go to the Smokies or the Rockies I'm not afraid of the steep trails
Posted on 2/17/13 at 3:42 pm to GoT1de
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Nice place to get away... pretty far from La. though...
Yeah once you get that far, you may as well go to Tn.
Though I do really enjoy the scenery of North Alabama. My Mom is from Huntsville originally so we used to go out there, see the mountains and caves and such.
Posted on 2/17/13 at 3:48 pm to Napoleon
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I understand geology. Just trying to build up endurance so the next time I go to the Smokies or the Rockies I'm not afraid of the steep trails
I'm working on endurance too. Scheduled to climb Mt. Rainier this august. Never really climbed anything before, but working hard to get ready. The lack of oxygen above 12,000 feet is what worries me the most. No idea how I will respond
Posted on 2/17/13 at 3:51 pm to Nodust
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Merrel hiking boots. I wear lightweight running shoe type. Super light weight.
They're solid as hell. I used only these and some legit wool socks to hike the Milford Trail in New Zealand last year (last second spot came open). Soaked for 3 days and 30 degrees in AM but I didn't blister.
Posted on 2/17/13 at 3:53 pm to tigers win2
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I'm working on endurance too. Scheduled to climb Mt. Rainier this august. Never really climbed anything before, but working hard to get ready. The lack of oxygen above 12,000 feet is what worries me the most. No idea how I will respond
Just take it slow at the end. My wife and I did Long's peak on a whim without acclimation (only had 2-3 days in the park). We both run/work out but are both from the southeast. By the end we were stopping every 100 yards or so for about 15-20 seconds...but we made it.
Posted on 2/17/13 at 4:02 pm to St Augustine
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I'm working on endurance too. Scheduled to climb Mt. Rainier this august. Never really climbed anything before, but working hard to get ready. The lack of oxygen above 12,000 feet is what worries me the most. No idea how I will respond
Just take it slow at the end. My wife and I did Long's peak on a whim without acclimation (only had 2-3 days in the park). We both run/work out but are both from the southeast. By the end we were stopping every 100 yards or so for about 15-20 seconds...but we made it.
Longs Peak was awesome. Still not sure how I made it up the boulder face at the top.
Posted on 2/17/13 at 4:06 pm to Napoleon
My brother who's way more into these things convinced me to get vasques for casual hiking shoes. Great purchase, have really done me well wherever I've gone.
Posted on 2/17/13 at 4:36 pm to Napoleon
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I understand geology
Then get out of LA for elevation.
For endurance in BTR, just walk the levee as far as you can.
This post was edited on 2/17/13 at 4:37 pm
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