You might want to look on trailjournals.com for journals of those who have hiked the American Discovery Trail (the only cross country trail).

Do note that out west the distances between towns are extremely long (like 70-80 miles even on main roads) and in many areas you'll have to drive ahead and cache drinking water unless you're willing and able to carry 3-5 gallons (at 8 lbs. per gallon). I strongly recommend you obtain some backpacking experience in desert and mountain country before starting a cross-country hike.


Edited by OregonMouse (12/29/14 07:12 PM)
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