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Post by jmitch on Sept 11, 2015 17:26:46 GMT -8
www.flickr.com/photos/49239558@N04/albums/72157656042226694 endlessmountains.wordpress.com/2015/09/11/black-forest-trail-back-to-the-beginning/Seventeen years ago, I met up with a friend to backpack the Black Forest Trail. We only did a small portion of the trail, but even then I knew it was a special place. I finally returned to do the entire trail, retracing my steps on trails I haven't set foot on since 1998. This is something I've wanted to do for some time, but haven't. Along the way I encountered three backpackers who were on their first trip, and I enjoyed a view above the clouds. There were many people on the trail, but it did not feel crowded. This is a beautiful trail with numerous views, gorges and glens, waterfalls, scenic streams, meadows, different forest types, and great campsites. It is a 42 mile loop, and quite challenging in sections. It was great to complete something I began 17 years ago. Day 1
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Post by jmitch on Sept 11, 2015 17:41:01 GMT -8
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Post by jmitch on Sept 11, 2015 17:48:19 GMT -8
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talus
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Post by talus on Sept 19, 2015 11:15:25 GMT -8
Great pics
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BigLoad
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Pancakes!
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Post by BigLoad on Sept 19, 2015 20:59:57 GMT -8
Very nice! The forest looks healthier that far west than it does here. The dry summer was hard on trees, and they're starting to pack it in.
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tomas
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Post by tomas on Sept 20, 2015 7:56:25 GMT -8
Gorgeous! How many days does it take to do the 42 miles?
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Post by jmitch on Sept 20, 2015 14:56:07 GMT -8
3 - 4 days should be good. BFT is tough, but there are many side and connector trails to shorten the trip.
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reuben
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Post by reuben on Sept 30, 2015 14:35:17 GMT -8
Someone posted a BFT trip report in the old forums a few years ago. I put it on my list but haven't yet made it there. Thanks for reminding me. Nice TR and photos. I like sunshine, but I also like the deep woods, and your images show some of that.
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