The "Great Eastern Trail"? What's That?

Even casual hikers have heard of the great Appalachian Trail that runs from Georgia to Maine, but what about the "Great Eastern Trail"?

Never heard of it? Well, it exists. Sort of. It goes from Alabama to New York, a little west of the AT. It's not fully formed like the AT and doesn't have all the support mechanisms in place for which the AT is renowned (shelters, cabins, "trail magic", etc.)

But people are always looking for new hiking adventures. The AT is well-trodden. If you hike on it, you're one of many. Those looking for something different are starting to look at the GET as a place to get away.

Read more about the GET here, from blogger Jim Foster.

Meanwhile, out West, there's a state senator hiking the entire state of Idaho. Wonder if he wishes he represented Rhode Island instead. Read about him here.

If the GET is a bit much for you, and Idaho isn't your thing, visit our website and join us for hiking trips next year to Switzerland, Virginia, Nevada and Vermont.

See you on the trails.

Joseph