Smoky mountain hiking trails near Bryson City. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Appalachian Trail. Clingman's Dome, Deep Creek, Pet friendly trails.
Island Park is pet friendly for leashed dogs. About a quarter of the 4.5-acre park is open and shaded with picnic tables, trash cans and dog waste stations. Please clean up after your dog. The rest is heavily wooded with roughly a half-mile of dirt trails that circle around the island...
Go to your vet Go to your favorite vet to check up on your dog and see with him how to make sure that hecan be trained first for physical effort and then for carrying. You will discuss the trails you want to take with the veterinarian, you will imagine the worst-case scenario for t...
Start off this family-friendly and stroller-friendly walk fromLabrador Park. Take a stroll along the seaside promenade at Labrador Park, along the Keppel Coastal Trail to the Labrador Jetty. Then make your way in the other direction, past the replica of the Dragon’s Tooth Gate and on t...
And blasting music on the trails is a pet peeve of mine (and pretty much every single other hiker). You can get really great earbuds for pretty cheap these days. Maybe we should keep some in our packs to hand out to people who seem to need them? In any event, thanks for sharing. ...
I’m really looking forward to getting back to that Hiker Trash life style. Anyway, many thanks to all those who have wished me well on my journey. It’s greatly appreciated! Cheers to all for a great summer! See you in August! Happy Trails! Posted in Pre-Hike | 6 Comments ...
As mentioned, there may be seasonal restrictions or dogs may not be allowed in certain areas at all, so look for dog friendly backpacking trails. Once you are sure Fido is fine to get trekking with you, the next thing you need to consider is what sort of things might you encounter on ...
Also you really need a good pair of hiking boots while hiking the East Coast Trail. I would get something with ankle support that is waterproof/mud proof. The trails have been so muddy and wet for me. I have beenwearing my La Sportiva HikingBoots and they have been AMAZING on the ECT...
Beginners, don’t be intimidated. There’s plenty of routes suitable for those new to hiking or just looking for a relaxed environment. Keep your eyes peeled for trails labelled as ‘easy’ or ‘family-friendly,’ as these often have gentle inclines, well-maintained paths and countless pit ...
While testing these socks on a two-night trip in Colorado’s Indian Peaks Wilderness, I noticed zero bunching or blisters, even while carrying a 40-pound pack up and down rocky, narrow trails. When I took them to Greenland a month later, they certainly weren’t my warmest pair (that p...