Trail Scouting & Hiking
- How to Scout Unmarked Forest Trails with Public Topo MapsLearn how to spot old logging tracks and unmaintained footpaths using state topographic layers. Save hours of dead-end bushwhacking with pre-trip map work.
- Managing Blisters and Hot Spots on 20-Kilometer Day HikesAddress heel friction before tissue breakdown stops your day trek. Use proven tape patterns and lacing adjustments at the first sign of heat.
- Calculating True Trail Time in Hill Country Using Naismith RuleEstimate your actual arrival times using elevation profiles and distance formulas. Stop guessing pace on steep regional ridgelines and plan daylight safely.