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    Talladega National Forest - Skyway Loop

    Brought a friend on their first backpacking trip a few weeks ago.


    https://youtu.be/OkMO6IH7ris


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    That was my first hike at cheaha a long time ago, I still enjoy making the loop. Thanks for sharing your video!

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    Quote Originally Posted by skippy View Post
    That was my first hike at cheaha a long time ago, I still enjoy making the loop. Thanks for sharing your video!
    Thanks! It was fun!

    It was past a bit too much for a first time backpacker not in shape - she was sore!!


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    Nice video - Well for her first time she is one tough cookie! Let her know she did well.

    I love that area.

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    [QUOTE=PharmGeek;1943377]Thanks! It was fun!

    It was past a bit too much for a first time backpacker not in shape - she was sore!!


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    I bet she was... that loop is tough, I noticed that you had a pretty good pace going but she looked like she was hanging in there with you...good for her and you for taking her!

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    [QUOTE=skippy;1943507]
    Quote Originally Posted by PharmGeek View Post
    Thanks! It was fun!

    It was past a bit too much for a first time backpacker not in shape - she was sore!!


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    I bet she was... that loop is tough, I noticed that you had a pretty good pace going but she looked like she was hanging in there with you...good for her and you for taking her!
    Yeah - I’m I pretty good hiking shape these days - we did 9 miles each day and I found it “moderate” and “easy” at her effective pace

    She hung in there like a champ

    It humbled me as far as underestimating some hike for some individual I’m not sure of...

    She at least had a great time but the last 2 miles
    Each day she was like DONE HAHA


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    I had no idea this trail even existed and I live in Atlanta. It is less than 2 hours from my house. Thank you for posting this. I am planning a trip right now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cneill13 View Post
    I had no idea this trail even existed and I live in Atlanta. It is less than 2 hours from my house. Thank you for posting this. I am planning a trip right now.
    You will love it! Truly great views for the area - river and streams, rib ridges, good Mountain View on Pinhoti, def a jewel for this area for me so far.

    Let me know how you do in your trip or if you have any questions


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