Quick check-in about your ADT planning 🧭

Quick check-in about your ADT planning 🧭
Rhiis and Sara hiking the Hoover Nature Trail last week in Iowa. Photo courtesy: Rhiis Lopez

Hey there,

I wanted to reach out about something I've been seeing a lot in my conversations with ADT hikers...

Plan your ADT journey with confidence! 🥾

What's your biggest challenge when it comes to planning your American Discovery Trail adventure?

Here's what I've figured out so far: most aspiring ADT hikers get stuck in the same planning loop I did. You spend months researching scattered information, reading contradictory forum posts, and second-guessing every decision about routes, water sources, and resupply points.

I was drowning in research for way too long, honestly. Every blog said something different about the same trail sections, and I kept thinking "just one more source" would give me the confidence I needed. But more information just meant more confusion.

What finally broke me out of that cycle? Focusing on verified, field-tested data instead of trying to piece together random advice from outdated sources. That's exactly why I built HikingAmerica.com — comprehensive GPS navigation and trail intelligence that you can actually trust.

The planning process should feel empowering, not overwhelming. When you have solid navigation data and verified waypoints, you can stop second-guessing logistics and start getting excited about the journey ahead. ⛰️

If any of this resonates and you're ready to move past the research overwhelm, here's what I recommend: check out our comprehensive GPS navigation and verified waypoints at HikingAmerica.com. It's exactly what I wish I'd had when I was stuck in that same planning loop.

Let me know what your biggest planning challenge is - I read every reply and I'm happy to point you in the right direction. 🥾

Hike Your Hike - John.

P.S. If you haven't had a chance to dive into our resources yet because you're still in planning mode, that's totally normal. The navigation tools will be there whenever you're ready to move forward.