My Thru Hiking Plans for 2024!

[@JupiterHikes]

A little update on what we're up to this year! Let me know what other trails you'd be interested in seeing, and maybe we could make that happen too!

[@outsideupside]

Gotta nominate the OG... Long Trail, VT. I'd also love to see more footage of the Superior Hiking Trail brought to KZbin.

[@maxwellerickson7066]

Since you're spending this year in the West, I'd love for you to tackle the Ruby Crest Natl Recreation Trail, or the Idaho Wilderness Trail! Some of the lesser-known, but beautiful, smaller thruhikes in the upper Rockies. It would also be really cool to see you spend some time on the Deseret Trail, in Utah -- you wouldn't have time to do the whole thing, but you could contact Larry Boy Hikes to pick out a 100-250mi section as a highlight. I would absolutely love to see that happen.

[@davidsixtwo]

I'm looking at hiking from the CDT in Yellowstone this summer down the Teton Crest, across the Gros Ventre mountains, and down the Wind River High Route. Connecting the two looks like a good challenge!

[@Too_Much_Too_Fast]

Pacific Northwest Trail is on my list, I’m sure your’s as well

[@hope2someday691]

JMT or Tahoe Rim Trail are both shorter and at elevation so they’d be good summer early fall.

[@SteveFransen-n3w]

I met a Hayduke hiker as we were coming out of Coyote Gulch last spring. She was doing it solo and had amazing stories and photos. The route passes through fabulous country, so I envy you. At 75 I think I've aged out of a hike that long and rugged, so I look forward to watching your videos. Have a wonderful hike!

[@JupiterHikes]

I bet you could do it in sections and day hikes if not for the full thru hike tho! Lots and lots of cool stuff out there for any length of trip!

[@RolandKrastins]

I love the trails you planned out ! I can't wait till you do them all !😅

[@JupiterHikes]

Since this video I have done them all! Hayduke videos out now... while the CT, WRHR, and TCT are coming soon!

[@Armchair_Backpacker]

The Centennial Trail thru the Black Hills of South Dakota is pretty great - late May/early June

[@ThomasKinzer]

Scoot over to Washington for the Wonderland Loop around Rainer. 93 miles.

[@SychJess]

Requires a permit. Quite difficult to get

[@fitnessfreak498]

someday come to the Ozarks and do the Midwest tripple crown Ozark trail , ozark highlands TR ,and the . Ouachita TR. really love your vids and really love and use your cold soak meal method .

[@LuckyLarry]

Sounds like a plan! The Lost Coast trail in Nor Cal . Terminus in the north is the mouth of the Mattole River southern terminus sShelter, Cove Ca. Located in the Kings Range National Conservation Area. The Oregon coast Trail. Wonderland Trail in Mt Ranier NP.

[@rogerfratini6361]

The 140 mile Northville-Placid Trail in upstate N.Y. is beautiful

[@HM-gk3rq]

Very excited to see the Hayduke through your eyes!

[@NewsViewsAndTruth]

Hayduke is the type of trail that Nimblewill Nomad reminds me of.

[@AR-md2tz]

Larapinta in Australia. Easy(-ish) logistics and beautiful terrain.

[@peterjohnson6273]

Your honest enthusiasm is always encouraging, Jupiter. Thanks, and have fun!

[@Ericidryfly]

Looking forward to following your 2024 season. I will be hiking the Colorado Trail in July. Figure it will be a nice celebration of turning 70 this summer. Kimche

[@annalomonossoff640]

I want to be like you when I 'grow up'!

[@vladd.i]

if you’re looking for different environments, go to the Nordics. crossing Iceland on foot, traversing the Lofoten archipelago in Norway, Arctic Circle Trail in Greenland, Kungsleden in Sweden. all have otherworldly environments, challenging conditions and terrain, and are yet more special with the midnight sun if you go in June-July or Northern lights if you go in September

[@humushumus2219]

Most of these are short trails compared to what his doing. In September he would also probably die if he didn't drastically changed his gear.

[@mikado2984]

Hayduke Trail - Nice!!!

[@patrickburke9382]

One hike you might consider since you’ll be in the area; it’s in my list and live in UT, is the Uintah Highline trail, it’s about 100 miles and traverses the High Uintah Mountains which is the range south of the Winds and runs the northern Utah-Wyoming boarder…. I’m doing the northern half of the Winds High Route this summer …. We go up there for a week every year for something; they are spectacular. Sounds like a great summer …. Enjoy!

[@mojomerc]

Have fun on trail. Have you thought about the Condor Trail along California coastal ridges?

[@CarlZ993]

Tack on the Northern Circle Loop in Glacier National Park. About 52 miles or so. Quite beautiful!!

[@JupiterHikes]

I did that one last year :)

[@steph_troi]

Not really in the area, but if you’re looking for some smaller hikes you should look into the Big Bend 100 on the West Texas / Mexico border!

[@jhonyermo]

Wish I had thought of that! Excellent

[@MalindaTamlyn]

Sawtooth mountains of Idaho! Have an awesome summer, I’ll be watching!

[@DebbieDunigan]

North Country Trail, Kekekabic, Gunflint, Border Trail, Lake Superior. For something different canoe the Boundry Waters - all amazing places. Safe travels wherever you may go 😊😊

[@mariac7069]

Check out the Maah Daah Hey Trail in ND. ~145 mi. The logistics are a bit nuts due to needing to cache your own water in advance. The terrain would be different from any of the terrain of the trails you already have planned. Fall is a good time, from what I understand. Ticks are down and weather is more comfortable. I had planned several times to thru hike it and each time something came up that prevented it from happening. Still on my radar, but I have my eye on the CT at the moment!

[@themcbobgorge]

Idaho Centennial Trail is a BEAST but maybe you could tackle a section of it after the teton crest. It's in the right area to just hop over.

[@LovinglifePNW]

I would love to see your take on the Idaho centennial trail

[@michaelb1761]

I would love to see him do it as well, but I don't know if that's one that you can "squeeze in" lol. That's more of a Hayduke level of adventure.

[@smileyjoe]

So excited for you, homie. You still planning on making that cold soaking video though?

[@JupiterHikes]

Yes! Gathering ingredients

[@smileyjoe]

@@JupiterHikes heck yeah! I've been doing that dehydrated refried beans thing you showed us one time. You and Ray Jardine are two of my influences, although I don't go quite as light as either. Food is one area where I feel I can still do a lot better.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

What about doing the chain of mountain Signatur trails in Norway?

[@rayaldr]

The West Coast Trail in British Colombia is a great 50 mile trail to fill gaps in your itinerary. Hiking it you’ll alternate between lush forests and pristine remote beaches. Excited to follow along your adventures this coming season!

[@HM-gk3rq]

I think it’s booked up for the year already. Cancellations possible I’m sure.

[@steveandsandyhikes]

Two additional hikes in the area to consider are the Uinta Highline Trail and the Grand Sawtooths Loop Trail.

[@maxnbitsy]

WOW! I’m especially anxious to see your experience in the Hayduke Trail- incredibly challenging from what I’ve seen. If you finish it in two months as you plan, that’ll be awesome!

[@gratefulhikes]

🙏 what a list! I can’t wait to see you out there! Be well brother

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

I never realized a high route was different than a trail! Sounds like you all have some awesome adventures planned, looking forward to seeing them!

[@Flaublosch]

I crossed Iceland once and would love to see you do it. It is incredible to see this unique landscape change so quickly even during one day. Highly recommended and based on conditions very challenging. I could give some infos, too. Just stumbled upon your channel recently and quickly followed. Have a great 2024.

[@rachescakes]

I haven’t done it, just hiked in the area but I think you should do the Centennial Trail in SD. It’s 123 miles through the Black Hills.

[@gerryryall3452]

My suggestion: the East Coast Trail in Newfoundland, Canada; a 200 mile hidden gem that the thru hiking community is just discovering. Breathtaking coastal cliffside or beachside hiking with, IMHO, the highest density of views per mile of any thru!

[@GenX_outdoors]

Love this suggestion and would love to see a little East Coast adventure. In conjunction with the East Coast trail in Canada, you could pair it with some US trails. 2024 is the 100-year anniversary of the Northville-Placid trail in the Adirondack of upstate New York! And there’s also the nearby Vermont Trail.

[@aminul7]

Came here to suggest the ECT! My wife and I hiked it in 2019. Beautiful terrain, but the people of NL are the highlight.

[@justinrichards249]

You could check out the Oregon Coast Trail and the Pacific Northwest Trail!

[@Normanntrees]

Super awesome you are doing the Colorado. The last stretch from Silverton to Durango is amazing.

[@BladesByClaw]

Let’s goooo, I’ll be on the Colorado Trail in July too. Hope to see you out there

[@davidk7334]

Centennial Trail in the Black Hills is a 100 mile trail that could be a good option.

[@JupiterHikes]

Hey that's a great suggestion! My friend has done it and spoke highly

[@NewsViewsAndTruth]

Hey Jupiter, I recently found a hiking food that gives me so much joy - Mexican tacos. Your beans and rice mixture is the base of this, but then I have legitimate taco meat and then salsa to put on the top. Maybe it is because I have been gone from my home in South Texas for several years now, but this tasted as yummy as just about any Mexican restaurant. One freeze dried package has 4 ounces of beef with spices and a little bit of tomatoes and peppers. It was enough to make 3 or 4 full meals because I added it to the rice and beans. It was tasty just mixing the salsa in, but even better having a bit of tasty salsa to drizzle on top of my taco. Just being able to make a legit taco on trail blew my mind. That it tasted yummy was even better. 13 bucks for 4 freeze dried ounces of beef isn't bad at all (in my opinion). Jerky is often that expensive, and they say this is some type of Japanese beef cow, but I don't remember offhand the type. I have never seen backpacking meals like this. Do you mind if I suggest you to the owner?

[@jhonyermo]

With those tortilla harina NOT maiz?

[@NewsViewsAndTruth]

ate them with corn chips, but would be tasty with any tortilla@@jhonyermo

[@luboyanev]

Hey, may I ask where do you get the dried refried beans from? I tried searching for them at walmart and target, but couldn't find them there...

[@NewsViewsAndTruth]

Walmart - Mexicali Rose green chili refried beans 4 packs for just over 10 bucks@@luboyanev

[@Mike.vs.TheTrail]

The Centennial Trail in South Dakota (western side). 125 miles, a couple of National Parks. Goes through the Black Hills National Forest. 6-9 days

[@joshscott9905]

Sounds like an awesome plan for the year! Look forward to seeing your videos. My suggestion is not out west, but on an island in Lake Superior, Isle Royale. My wife and I are hiking there this summer for our first thru-hike (even though its a short one, only 40-50 miles), but it's the least visited National Park in the US, but one of the most returned to because of its natural beauty and remoteness.

[@rc2276]

Amazing. I'm so happy for you living your life and chasing your dreams. Bring us along on all your travels. We love your vids.

[@Jelly1337]

Northville Placid trail in New York! One of a kind terrain and wilderness seldom found in the northeast!

[@Auzland-9]

Sounds like a great summer. I hiked the Colorado in 2019 and I have some suggestions for hiking it. First, I would start in Denver, logistics and flow of the trail work a lot better than a Durango start. Second, I would do an alternate start and begin in Roxborough State Park. Roxborough is some of the best sandstone formations in the front range and you can take a trail up and over Carpenter Peak which will give you a great view of Denver from the south. Waterton Canyon in comparison is a road hike. Best part of the alternate is that the trail from Roxborough meets up with Waterton Canyon right at the end of the road hike. Third, the narrow gauge train out of Durango up the Animas River to Silverton will let you board where it crosses the trail. Probably best to have bought tickets in advance. This is a much cooler way to go to either Durango or Silverton to resupply than hiking up to the highway for a hitch.

[@Draovander]

Nice, what great advice. I am going to have to add this to any future CT hiking plans I ever have. Do you like the East or the West route through the CPW and which do you suggest?

[@Thedude5401]

Haven't seen any coastal trails from you. Come up to Vancouver Island for the West Coast Trail or the more difficult, but much less busy North Coast Trail.

[@natlovell122]

Rae Lakes Loop in Kings Canyon NP or High Sierra Trail in Sequoia NP are both on my list

[@jorischmalz554]

The Uinta Highline Trail in Utah is 100 miles and absolutely beautiful! My husband and I did it end of August / beginning of September and it was perfect. Highly recommend!!

[@mattbullock1673]

Love it Sir! Its so nice to be able watch you do these because im not able too! Awesome!

[@northwestwalking]

It would be really interesting if you could share with us how you plan your routes including researching campsites, resupply, and all things logistics. Thanks for keeping us part of your adventures!

[@joshfelts1349]

Plan on a small thru of skurka’s WRHR variation mid Aug this summer!

[@MissNikkor]

Beautiful summer ahead! I look forward to following your adventures this year. I just finished watching the adventure of a Canadian woman who did the Great Devide Trail. Wow! Wonderful landscapes!

[@brucelewis9451]

Wow... This is great... Have fun on your beautiful hikes this year!! Get LOTS of video for us to follow along 😀

[@dougwilliams1741]

Idea: per your request for input. Maybe a late fall hike on the Ozark Trail? Fall colors!

[@bencraighead]

Awesome plans! I’m starting the CT in late July! You answered one of my questions in a previous video about taking better video with a phone camera and I’m excited to see how well I can do out there… now just waiting until I can get done with work to start the hike:)

[@maxwellbarnard5499]

The Benton MacKaye trail would be great for fall colors!!

[@kookkamajunga]

You should look into the condor trail in California. It’s 400 and not super established as far as I know

[@bryanmclean6898]

Late summer and fall you should head west. Maybe Corvallis to the Sea and/or part of the Oregon coast trail in late August/early September and the Oregon desert trail in the fall.

[@dougnevitt2257]

Have you ever thought about doing northern Michigan and upper peninsula on the North Country Trail?

[@hibiru6868]

Looking forward to seeing the those trails through your lens. Hope you have great experiences.

[@janmariolle]

Sounds like an adventurous and unique plan! Happy trails❤

[@cfoscoop]

I'm section hiking part of the CT this July, hope you enjoy it and maybe I'll see you out there!

[@bananaslug29]

Yellowstone! It is close to Grand Teton and there is so much to see there with the geysers, hot springs, wildlife and wildflowers. I recommend the Lamar River Valley/Pelican Valley/Artist Point route, or the Gallatin Mountains in the NW corner.

[@TheFraziers]

Amazing selection of trails!

[@NSS1022]

Colorado Trail in July!!! How exciting! I'll be starting July 1st, sobo. It'd be an honor to cross paths with you Jupiter! Can't wait to hear your perspective on it.

[@SageHikes]

If you have the time I think doing the the full Collegiate Loop on the CT is worth it! My recommendation if you are going southbound: hitch down from Twin Lakes to Poncha, hike the east route north bound, then take the west route back to Monarch Pass 🏕🤍 happy trails!

[@ThewBlake]

So excited to watch you hike the CT! I did it last year, best hike of my life

[@chapeyeua]

Lookng forward to you news videos this year then! Sounds exciting

[@Saguache]

While you're in Colorado: Grand Traverse between Crested Butte and Aspen is an amazing route summer or winter. Flat Tops Wilderness, Start at Trapper's Lodge Lake and circle around the wilderness to the South Fork of the White River.

[@BackpackingVideos]

Looking forward to seeing your vids from these trails this year! The CT is an amazing trail--it's where it all started for me

[@rolfvdbrink]

Wow! Some great hikes you’re planning to do this year. Looking forward to the videos.

[@billpowell5207]

Good luck. Will also be on CT in July! See you out there

[@luboyanev]

+1 for hiking in the Winds! I think for me it was also one of the most beautiful trail in such a short distance (I did the CDT section with the alternates over Knapsack col and Cirque of Towers - hiking documentary coming very soon.) I'm sure the WHR would be incredible as well! Looking forward to seeing your upcoming adventures, happy hiking!

[@amyhastey2651]

Oh!! The Pfiffner Traverse in Colorado!

[@jasonjackson7293]

Looks like a great year. Did the CT a few years ago and it is pretty amazing. The Centennial Trail in South Dakota is a nice cruisy 120 miles. Good early or late season.

[@nathanellis4257]

The high routes aren't really harder when you consider how much better they are. In Colorado link up the sangre de chrsito range then map out a section to Nolan's 14 and then finish up on the Pfiffner Traverse. Only done the Pfiffner but dreaming of the link up

[@thedomroute]

Such an awesome lineup of trails this year! I’ve done most of my backpacking on the Hayduke and Colorado Trails and they are truly amazing. I recommend the Collegiate west. The Wind River Range is the most amazing high alpine I’ve ever seen outside of maybe Alaska.

[@JupiterHikes]

I am very excited for the winds! And then to come back through another time on the CDT will be special

[@trevorogilvie3238]

Ouachita trail in Arkansas

[@MojaveZach]

sounds like an awesome year! very hyped for you to do the hayduke, the zion traverse would be a cool addon to that one

[@JupiterHikes]

We are thinking that actually!

[@christopherch7307]

Foot Hills Trail NC/SC Oconee to Table Rock Stars Park. 👍🐿👍 76 miles of delight.

[@rkatrails]

Variety is the spuce of life! Sounds like a plan!

[@matthewpilcher8308]

If you head south you could always do the Ouachita trail and lone star trail. I feel like they are both very underrated trails and have beautiful scenery. Plus both can be hiked in the fall and winter seasons which is very nice.

[@MrIanJHoy]

The CDT has lots of alternates and even the red line gets less traveled in sections. You could hike a few of these if you still have time this year.

[@josiebones1]

Hayduke is at the top for me. Such a challenge! I'm looking forward to your reports!

[@heatherstorm2049]

Wonderland in late summer. Oregon Desert Trail in the fall (definitely a "route").

[@MarkHaeussler]

Since you’ll be in Wyoming, I’d recommend the Thorofare in Yellowstone. It’s about 75 miles from Eagle Creek Campground six miles outside the East Entrance, over Eagle Pass and then down to Bridger Lake (most remote spot in the Lower 48 states) and then follow the South Boundary Trail out to near the South Entrance of Yellowstone.

[@atlas14ers42]

Doing Uintah Highline late June, did Kokopelli trail couple years ago are couple other ideas in this area

[@richeretrudeau226]

How exciting! I have never heard of those trails. Can't wait to watch the videos. Have fun!

[@thejohnsons2001]

The Centennial Trail in South Dakota will be in the neighborhood after your Wyoming trips. It’d probably take you four days, it’s relatively easy, and you’d get some pretty epic footage of buffalo, Bear Butte, and the Black Hills area.

[@glengullickson6538]

Good luck! As for future trails, there is a "trail" that goes, I think, from Glacier to the Pacific coast in Washington. Can't recall the name, but I watched a video once and it was one of those "lines on a map" trails. Really not established yet. Looking forward to more posts. Blesdings.

[@CaryMercer]

Nice plans. I'll be looking to do the wind river and the teton crest this year as well. Maybe I'll see you out there.

[@jfrosty42]

You’ll be in the area for the Uinta Highline Trail. Only about 100 miles so it can be knocked out pretty quickly!

[@candybaxter8879]

Yeaa the CT! Hopefully I will be out dong trail magic when you come through

[@chuckmckenney4491]

After the TCT and while you are in the area you should take a look at the Grand Sawtooth Loop.

[@markellison143]

Pfiffner Traverse! It’s 80 miles in the CO Front Range, a high route similar to the WRHR. It would be a good warmup for that hike

[@michaelb1761]

Sounds awesome. A trail/route like the Hayduke has passed me by; I applaud you for doing it now while you still can. Maybe do Roper's Sierra High Route to compare with the Wind River. I haven't done it, but the off trail and on trail hiking that I have done in the Sierra has never disappointed.

[@brucelewis9451]

Dirty Avocado (Cotezi) is hiking the Hayduke at the same time as you... Cool!!!!!

[@richardinjapan4578]

If you were to do the Sierra High Route, that would be a magnificent compare and contrast with the Wind River High Route.

[@pikaoutdoors7414]

Sounds like it will be a fun season! The TCT is epic!

[@PapaBoiOutdoors]

I hiked the Colorado Trail in 2022. You can expect a lot of lightning and rain. Get over those passes before noon. I had rain 19 out of my 21 days on the trail. I highly recommend doing the collegiate loop section, you will never forget those views! Good luck and I cannot wait to see the videos from all your adventures! PapaBoiOutdoors.

[@pimacanyon6208]

If the high country has melted out enough, I highly recommend the Colorado Trail in June instead of July. Why? Because usually by late June or around the first of July, the summer monsoon begins. T-storms with heavy rain and even hail every afternoon. You can do it in July, a lot of people do, but just be prepared for afternoon T-storms which can be dangerous due to lightning if you're caught above timberline. June weather is usually sunny, day after day after day. I'm a fair weather hiker, so I won't even think about going to Colorado in July ;-)

[@stevenbrewer8788]

Dude! I’m so excited that you’re going to be doing the Hayduke this year! I started my section hike of the HD this year , and so far it’s been incredible! With my work schedule, it will probably take me three years to get all the sections in. I can’t wait to see your videos. You are the most inspirational hiker that I’ve found on KZbin.:) be sure to carry enough H2O when leaving the Colorado river after Hurrah Pass (5L?). From there to Indian Creek is a long carry. Also, the salt creek alternative could MAYBE be done in one day to avoid carrying a bear can. If in doubt, that alternative adds miles and time to the trip, so the original route might be a good choice. It took me 3.25 days from Moab to needles outpost, mail resupply to needles outpost. Finally, be sure to have lines tied to your packs for lowering. The route is amazing, and I didn’t see anyone out there for days:) can’t wait for the vids and your opinions on the route:)