How long does it take to hike the Hayduke Trail?
How long does it take to hike the Hayduke Trail?
40 to 50 days
The HDT is about 800 miles long. Strong hikers can complete it in 40 to 50 days by averaging 16 to 20 miles per day, including rest days and excluding delays for travel or weather.
Is the Hayduke Trail marked?
The Hayduke is not so much a trail, but more like a series of routes that pass through all kinds of terrain including canyons, deep sandy waterways, and high elevations with snow. Expect bushwhacking. Since the trail isn’t clearly marked you’ll want to print off maps ahead of time.
Who Filmed figure it out on the Hayduke Trail?
Figure it Out on DVD Alex Maier’s film about the Hayduke Trail, for sale now in the store. All 10 episodes have been condensed down into a single 90-minute film. The DVD includes bonus features as well!
What is the Hayduke Trail named after?
George Washington Hayduke
The Hayduke Trail traverses intensely rugged terrain, is largely off-trail, is not signed and ranges in elevation from 1,800 feet in the Grand Canyon to 11,419 atop Mt. Ellen’s South Summit! The Hayduke Trail was named after George Washington Hayduke, a character from Edward Abbey’s The Monkey Wrench Gang.
How long is a thru hike?
How long does a PCT thru-hike take? The trail is 2,650 miles and it generally takes the entire snow-free season to walk. That’s about 5 months. Elite athletes who are experienced on the PCT have finished the trail in as little as two months.
How many people hike the Hayduke trail?
Currently, only about three dozen hikers per year hike the Hayduke, so potential hikers must be content with some serious alone time or recruit a hiking partner if they wish for company beyond the red rocks and stars. The HDT is not intended for novices, but for those seeking an honest challenge in an alien landscape.
What is the Sierra High Route?
The Sierra High Route is a 195-mile route through the Sierra Nevada mountain range, known for challenging off-trail travel, sweeping granite peaks, and stunning alpine lakes. It can be hiked in 14-21 days.