How To Thru Hike The 4,800mi Eastern Continental Trail

[@NeemorsWorld]

I'm so glad you're a youtuber now. Your story telling is incredible.

[@JupiterHikes]

This may not be the best example for story telling but happy to be doing it! Maybe once I have a bigger selection I can slow it down and spend more time on each one to get them really how I want them!

[@RangerJay904]

Neemor's World Both of you guys please never change. Your production quality, edits, thumbnails, music etc. are all professional/good taste but you don’t have some annoying intro to skip through every video or beg for likes and subscribes and the way KZbin is now that’s truly refreshing. Thanks fellas.

[@justinfournier3894]

both of you, will go down into hiking history.

[@greygardens81]

Being from Quebec originally this has really inspired me to look into the Quebec portion of this trail. Thanks for the video, Jupe!

[@JupiterHikes]

Do it man Quebec is incredible! Especially gaspesie national park

[@francisroy6879]

Merci beaucoup pour ces beaux commentaires concernant la section du Québec.

[@chriskelley7024]

No way in hell im doing this, but I love your positive attitude and support of the trails

[@vandwellerfeller]

Love your videos man. I think you're saving my hikertrash life.

[@borealphoto]

A couple of sections in Quebec (mount Albert & Jacques-Cartier) close on Sept 30th for Caribou protection. You could be asked for your passport in Gaspésie park. You might run into hunters in autumn there as well (outside the park).

[@nomisaax]

The "Parc de la Gaspésie" in Quebec has some of the most epic landscapes I've seen, and if you're well equiped for real winter expeditions it's even better. Great video buddy!

[@MrJoebmxer]

This is incredible! You are the man! I hope to see videos and pictures of this adventure! Congratulations to you!

[@desommetsensommets8065]

I hiked the AT and the Québec section of the IAT in 2017 and I did not found Québec to be any way harder than New Hampshire or Maine. It was also my favorite section but I'm from that province so I like my hiking backyard (you still got to see some unique landscapes with St-Lawrence river). You can also pay to have a box sent to you in Réserve faunique de Matane to help with the long wilderness stretch (about 100miles without crossing a paved road).

[@innovativeatavist159]

This video is an invaluable resource for me. Thank you.

[@84stevencorbett]

Hey from I am from Newfoundland. I have been looking into hiking our section of the At. There are some completely wilderness sections and it isn't very well marked, soI have been trying to make some contacts to get gps files and such. If you do ever make it here I will give you a place to stay and hot meals. You can also hike our ect (east coast trail)

[@val_ggrenier]

Wow thank you for this great video ❤ I am from Quebec and a guy from around here (Joan Roch) is starting the ECT today, he will attempt to run it. He thanked you Jupiter in a podcast for the helpful tips you shared with him! 😊

[@surfandstreamfisher5749]

What a journey!! Thank-you for sharing your experience.

[@MainOffenderKZ]

that was so great to watch. Cant wait to finish the 2nd half of my at hike in 2020 and then start exploring other trails you mentioned

[@michaelrockinger]

Magnifique reportage. Très utile! Bonne continuation...

[@annadupont7615]

Thanks so much for putting this video together! I've been interested in hiking the whole Appalachian Mountain range (Pinhoti+AT+IAT) since I watched the video(s) of your 2016 thru-hike of the ECT. However, when I started researching the IAT, I realized that the northern terminus in North America went much further than Quebec and I had been wondering why you started in Quebec. Thanks for answering that here! Doing the northern section of the IAT does look logistically challenging since you have to cross multiple bodies of water (so you have to figure out where and when ferries cross, etc). I'll need to do more research on that section if I want to include that in my hike. My current thinking is to do a modified flip-flop, since I'd prefer not to NOBO on the AT with 1000's of other hikers. I'd probably start somewhere in Virginia and hike north to Vermont, then flip up to the northern terminus of the IAT and hike south to Vermont, then flop back down to Virginia and hike south to Alabama. I have a few years before I head out, so plenty of time to do my research. Thanks for being a great inspiration!

[@JupiterHikes]

Why not sobo!

[@ThanatosWings]

I'm in Canada. I think you can start sobo as soon as it stops raining, between mid April and first week of May.. And doesn't the trail go through the Gros Natiinal Park on the West coast in NFL island? You could also come down the east side on the East Coast Trail.

[@TheBrendagolden]

Excellent info. Is the ECT a yellow blaze thru the Alabama section?

[@adventureswiththecrazyvet]

I start the American Discovery Trail on March 1 2021 I think after that this is going to be my next adventure.

[@Kai77-24]

Amazing! Never saw content including the whole ball of wax. Thanks! So my question is re the AT portion. 1. Did you have to register as a thru hiker on the AT and also, is there an alternate route that goes further west through part of TN and such? I'm in Tn and just curious. Thx!

[@anitavaughn1968]

I would like to hike thru to Quebec when I hike the AT.

[@seanspence7943]

Thanks for providing a good overview video on the ECT. Maybe I'll attempt in the furture if the stars line up for me. I'm very interested for sure. I'll be sure to contact you for more detailed info if I ever get the opportunity and become brave enough to tackle this huge endeavor. Oh and again congratulations to you on this rare and phenomenal accomplishment!

[@dragonflynh1]

Thank you

[@bretthikez6567]

Great trip report dude..i hope other folks try it as well..i wanna check out the IAT when we go to Quebec next year..

[@ScottKent]

Don't know if you keep up with this video anymore, but if so; what do you think about the Guthook International Appalachian Trail guide (the app)?

[@JupiterHikes]

I don't have it but think it's great that exists now!

[@uloutdoors]

A trail I will never do, but enjoyed the video. Thanks for putting it out man.

[@susanfoster8637]

There is actually a really great trail in Newfoundland and Labrador called the East Coast Trail. It is a collection of About 300 miles of trails and you can get info from theEast Coast Trail association. While you are up there visit Iles de la Madeleines, which is clearly the best place on earth. Boats leave daily from Souris, PEI or weekly from Montreal.

[@desommetsensommets8065]

There is also a new hiking trail crossing the islands of Iles de la Madeleine ;)

[@susanfoster8637]

Yay! We will be there again for the month of May, I’ll have to look into hiking some of it! Thanks.

[@JordanLikesYouAlot]

Keep in mind stealth camping for women is a different story! Great vid.

[@willek1335]

Permits to travel in nature. From someone who grew up with Allemannsretten, this sounds too weird. xD Cheers

[@wizard_outdoors_]

Did you do this after already hiking the appalachian trail a separate time? I have only met one other person who has done this, amazing job!!!

[@decentdiversions]

Is there year-round hunting in Florida/Alabama? Love your enthusiasm for the Québec part. Like MittenCamper, being Canadian, I know I need to explore that area more. Hit me up if you ever wanna come up and thru-hike an abandoned 75km trail between Montréal and Québec City.

[@JupiterHikes]

Hey that sounds awesome! And yea there is roughly year round hunting, but it's different seasons. So big game, small game, bow hunting, etc

[@transfixit]

wow where is that?

[@tracygenereux959]

I'm interested to hike the 75km trail too! Can you give us more info? Thanks :)

[@MonikaPodgurska]

In florida are there alternate trails to avoid the wading in the water?

[@JupiterHikes]

No! And frankly that is the best part! I recommend diving in head first as it's one of the most unique hiking experiences in the country, surrounded by a really special ecosystem with rare plants, birds, and flowers. I think you will find very quickly that the water is not bad at all

[@MonikaPodgurska]

@JupiterHikes woah I didn't expect my question to be answered. Thank you. The water isn't my worry. Being in water with alligators is. They have since started working on the florida keys overseas heritage trail which part of the way connects to something called "ocean to lake" on a paper map I found that connects up further on the FT. If I were to do this I was hoping to avoid wading with the gators. I was hoping taking this route would keep me out of the water. It isn't exactly the ETC.

[@FrozensAdventures]

Awesome info. Thanks!

[@JonJaeden]

In 1872, my great-great-grandfather Israel Garner led a group of wagons from Southern Alabama to Hillsborough County, Florida, settling west of Tampa. From the maps I've seen of the Eastern Continental Trail, it looks like he traveled through the Florida portion of the trail for much of their journey. Israel left a daily diary that you may find interesting ... lookingbackintime.tripod.com/Looking-Back-In-Time/id12.html

[@StuartGrantChannel]

Thanks for sharing. A reminder of how we humans have "hiked" for thousands of generations. I particularly like the quote by the old man "Found no place that they are willing to spend the rest of their days." I hope to do some hiking looking for a right place.

Marathoon in Florida.....of course..

[@JohnLakeJazz]

Awesome video! Do you want to finish the PCT?

[@JupiterHikes]

yes most definitely. unfortunate circumstances took me off!

[@vickirogerson179]

You have re-inspired me to plan an ECT road trip. Those who can't hike, drive!

[@Sunshine_day]

I'm planning on getting healthy shape and starting this in January 2020. I want to go NOBO from Florida until the end of June or July 1st then flip flop and start SOBO at the Newfoundland terminus and finish wherever I left on the trail in the south. I really want to do the entire ECT including Newfoundland. I'm hoping the flip flop will keep me out of large amounts of snow and freezing temperatures. I know you had no interest in the Newfoundland section, but I've always wanted to travel there and possibly might take the wilderness path. Do you know anyone that has successfully done this Jupiter? Do you have any advice for flip flop thru hikes?

[@JupiterHikes]

I do have interest in newfoundland! I actually tried to go back last year and do it but powers out of my control prevented that and I wound up on the west coast after walking across new Hampshire, Maine, and newbrunswick again. LilBuddah has done it and has a trail journal as well as sterling Coleman who also kept a journal. From what I understand unless you're into some SERIOUSly long times hiking off trail it's almost entirely a road walk north on one highway the whole way. I'm down, just missed my chance. As for a flip your plan sounds perfect

[@Springfever00]

From Key West to Miami is road walk. From there, on the Florida Trail, there is very little. There's a lot of road walk in Alabama. After that, there is very little for the rest of the distance to Canada.

[@thomaszabel1521]

How many miles per day did you average? I figured if you do an average of between 16 and 17 miles per day, and take one zero day per week, you could do this in approximately 11 months. That's assuming no unexpected delays, injuries, etc.

[@JupiterHikes]

It varied greatly. In Canada about 19p/d, on the AT about 24, then in Florida roughly 39p/d. That's all including zeros. I slowed down in Alabama, and again slowed down in the keys for very different reasons. Something to keep in mind though given such a long trip it's extremely hard to maintain any certain pace. Or in other words plan for the worst and try your best

[@selenajones1712]

What kinda shoes do you wear ? ,&,did you wear the same shoes al the time,,or change for wet areas & or for cold time s,,

[@WAndrewHarper]

Altra Lone Peaks / Superiors, however he made a video recently stating he's done with Altra.

[@theironwarpig]

YUUUP

[@denischasse3567]

Super et merci!! Pickleball

[@phishermonjon]

I go where the wind blows! Blow permits! 😝😝😝

[@RangerJay904]

Southbound for the East coast is best. Change my mind.

[@JupiterHikes]

I mean I did it south but think it would be equally as cool north but in different ways.

[@Springfever00]

The big difference is that when you hike from south to north, when you hit the mountains in New England, you're in shape to deal with them. Going south, you have significant challenges before you're physically ready.

[@RangerJay904]

JupiterHikes Oh totally haha I was just inciting a riot in your comments. However I am biased towards the weather benefits and fewer people when going sobo, just to name a few pros.

[@RangerJay904]

Springfever00 I had less than 50 miles actual backpacking experience before starting the AT and I can honestly say Katahdin followed by the 100 mile wilderness was the challenge of my life so far.

[@Springfever00]

@@RangerJay904 Kathadin, the 100 Mile Wilderness, and the Mahoussic Notch are the three biggest challenges on the AT.

[@Flame44]

Have you checked out Sammertime Saunters? He is doing this hike too. Really enjoying these vids ! Keep em' coming!

[@JupiterHikes]

Yep! He's a friend

[@Flame44]

@@JupiterHikes Awesome! Enjoying his vids too!

[@RichardBuckerCodes]

what happened to the "muted colors" recommendation from just a few days ago? Now you're worried about hunters?

[@JupiterHikes]

Two very different problems haha for hunters it could be as simple as a neon orange banada on your back or an orange hat like I wear.

[@johnwilson6954]

@@JupiterHikes - I tie multiple lengths of blaze orange flagging tape to my pack - the ultralight solution - in addition to hat...

[@aottati]

That Alabama road walk sounds super sketchy. You are far braver then I.

[@Springfever00]

The road walk is OK, it's just very boring.

[@shawngregory1312]

How in the hell do you guys afford this ??? I can’t get it figured out

[@monkeyingout]

Darvin (a famous hiker) said he does work, film making, photography, one hiker i know have his own IT product which generates money for him.... Also there are patron account s where people can donate. KZbin Channel for some might also generate some money. Also most of these guys dont spend so much money on accommodation, he said it in this video cowboy camp to save money.

[@roamingwaters8876]

Some people quit their full time jobs and have minimalistic lives to hike seasonally

[@tomaszjaschke631]

YEAH!!!!:)

[@littleokie4885]

Curious how one affords this type of hiking. It looks as though you spend all of your time on a trail 🙂🎒. I do enjoy watching and learning that’s for sure 😊

[@elizabethingram9784]

🌟💫

[@eddyarundale1566]

👋

[@jefferybyard8429]

Why don't you start putting together guide kits for sell with all the info ,books n tips for people to get started

[@JupiterHikes]

That would be cool to have all in one place, but all the info in said guide you could find elsewhere for free, and I have already compiled all that info for free on my website and here! Plus only 5 or so people attempt it a year, and they'll probably get in touch :)

[@doreenhodgin569]

On behalf of New Brunswick, sorry. :-0

[@You_tube_user884]

Imagine living in a state where you have to wear bright colors to not get shot. What a country...

[@kimberleeturner8475]

This is what Brian Laundries is doing. His parents dropped him off on their camping trip.

[@OJMUSIK]

HAY JUPITER FROM SWEDEN ONE CUISTIEN ABOUTE BENS YOU EAT COLD WHITE BENS THAT BENS WE HAVE HERE IN SWEDEN YOU MOST HAVE IN WHATER IN SOMFING LIKE 8 HOURES AND AFTER THAT COCINK THEM IN 30-40 MINUTS WHITCH TIPE HAVE YOU ... AND ARE IT SOME ALLS FOOD YOU EAT COLD

[@ninjatops99]

This seems like an super expensive expedition

[@nwind27]

u r lucky to be a born white guy to get nice impression on your tail

[@JupiterHikes]

That may be so but I think anyone who talks as much as me and approaches people with a big smile waving would be accepted

[@johnwilson6954]

@@JupiterHikes - especially in Canada - we are a racially diverse, multicultural society, much more than just french speaking and english speaking white folks. This reminds me of when I first started going backpacking in the southern appalachians; everyone here warned me about wild mountain "hillbillies" like in the movie Deliverance. I found that not to be the case; indeed the mountain folk were very friendly, but it just goes to show you how we form incorrect impressions from afar without having personal experience.