Hiking

[Cudruln]

I am thinking about doing some hiking this year.

Are there any hikers here?

Any good advice for a novice hiker?


I know the basic stuff. Keep the load lite and set a goal, but I am hoping there may be some more detailed info out there. Obviously I have been reading up on different areas of hiking, hopefully there is somebody here that has some knowledge though.

 

[armedplinkster89]

I'm a avid hiker. I try to get out and hike as much as I can. The best advice is have good footwear. Know how far you can hike and how much you can push yourself on the trail. Also, research the trail you plan on hiking before hand so you know the difficulty of it.

 

[Cudruln]

Thanks for the info @armedplinkster89

What brand footwear have you had the best luck with. Honestly enough I am almost tempted to wear my work boots, they are very comfortable logger style boot. That are also water proof and a nice yall boot.

 

[armedplinkster89]

Thanks for the info @armedplinkster89

What brand footwear have you had the best luck with. Honestly enough I am almost tempted to wear my work boots, they are very comfortable logger style boot. That are also water proof and a nice yall boot.

I keep changing what brand of footwear I use on the trail. I've got Wellco Shotgun boots that I ordered off of Shoebuy.com and so far I am pleased with them. If your work boots are comfortable, go on a short trail with them and test it out and make sure that it is gonna work.

 

[FatAlbert]

Hiked pine mountain this weekend. Little 6 mile loop kicked my ass. I've let myself go this past year, new job has me sitting on my ass all day and I've gotten seriously out of shape. I plan hiking pine mountain more often this year so if anyone in the area wants to go hit me up.

 

[armedplinkster89]

Hiked pine mountain this weekend. Little 6 mile loop kicked my ass. I've let myself go this past year, new job has me sitting on my ass all day and I've gotten seriously out of shape. I plan hiking pine mountain more often this year so if anyone in the area wants to go hit me up.

I'm always game for hiking if I ain't working

 

[dial1911]

Hiked pine mountain this weekend. Little 6 mile loop kicked my ass. I've let myself go this past year, new job has me sitting on my ass all day and I've gotten seriously out of shape. I plan hiking pine mountain more often this year so if anyone in the area wants to go hit me up.

Love the Pine Mtn Trail- the Dowdel's Knob loop is tough. Lot of elevation change. I prefer the loop at the end of the trail. Start at the radio tower and take the loop around. Not as much elevation change as Dowdel's (or however you spell it) and a lot of water around the trail.

I thought I could still walk a long way until I started walking up hill. Nope- I'm not worth a crap anymore. Been working a desk job for a long time and it shows.

 

[Staygold]

Love it! There are some beautiful spots here in North GA. I usually get a 3 day 2 night trip in every spring and fall. It makes a difference for me to get away every now and then.

 

[Cudruln]

@FatAlbert @dial1911

Where is pine mountain trail located.


I am thinking of doing a starter hike at sweet water state park. It is not far from the house and seems to have a decent amount of terrain.

 

[Buckeye76]

I'm a season behind and need to get caught up.

 

[dial1911]

@FatAlbert @dial1911

Where is pine mountain trail located.


I am thinking of doing a starter hike at sweet water state park. It is not far from the house and seems to have a decent amount of terrain.

Pine Mountain Trail... Near Warm Springs (FDR's little white house and Callaway Gardens) The closest big city would be Columbus- although it's about 45 minutes or so north east of Columbus.

 

[Cudruln]

Pine Mountain Trail... Near Warm Springs (FDR's little white house and Callaway Gardens) The closest big city would be Columbus- although it's about 45 minutes or so north east of Columbus.

I know about where that's at. Thanks

 

[Buckeye76]

I'm a season behind and need to get caught up.

Ha ha. This was a reply to a different thread!

 

[Cudruln]

Ha ha. This was a reply to a different thread!

I was sorta wondering. But didn't really seem out of line.

 

[Buckeye76]

I was sorta wondering. But didn't really seem out of line.

Hiking, Viking, what's the difference?

 

[Cudruln]

Hiking, Viking, what's the difference?

You could dress as a viking and go hiking. That might be legit

 

[Woodstock]

You could dress as a viking and go hiking. That might be legit

Nobody would bother ya

 

[Rwjeter]

I am thinking about doing some hiking this year.

Are there any hikers here?

Any good advice for a novice hiker?


I know the basic stuff. Keep the load lite and set a goal, but I am hoping there may be some more detailed info out there. Obviously I have been reading up on different areas of hiking, hopefully there is somebody here that has some knowledge though.

Are you looking at a day hike or packing a bag and doing a longer several day trek? My wife and I really enjoy going on day hikes. I used to go to the Appalachian trail with friends for a long weekend. There's actually a pretty good app you can try called all trails. We've found several good trails with it.

 

[Cudruln]

@Rwjeter I have actually got into the day hikes. I am getting ready to start planning a multi day hike for next year. Maybe do a short section of the AT. Where do yall normally hike at?

 

[Rwjeter]

Sweetwater in Douglasville is good for a day hike, we do Kennesaw some, (the first time we messed up hiked all the way from Cheatham Hill to the mountain top.... Tired Ass....) There's a really cool place near Columbus called Providence canyon that's well worth the drive. Look out up for sure.