How To The Sierra Closes Early This Year – What ADT Hikers Need to Know The Sierra Nevada closed for the season on October 13-14, more than two weeks ahead of the historical average. This early closure reinforces why the Halloween deadline matters for westbound ADT hikers and what eastbound spring crossings should expect. Updated snowpack data and planning insights. 🏔️
Nevada First Snow on the ADT: Hiking in Shorts Through Nevada Snow and Other Trail Updates Picture this: you're hiking through Nevada in October, snow falling around you, drifts reaching 12 inches deep in places—and you're wearing shorts and trail runners. That's precisely where Steve Gefell found himself this week as the first significant snow of the season arrived
Iowa When Cedar Rapids Smells Like Crunch Berries (And Other Trail Updates) When the Quaker Oats plant makes Crunch Berry cereal, Cedar Rapids smells so good "you could eat the air with a spoon." Plus Steve's money-saving Colorado tip and 276 new waypoints from active ADT hikers. 🌾
California Sierra Nevada Snow Depth Update: Crossing Conditions Improving 🏔️ Bottom line: Palisades Tahoe cleared to zero snow depth today, Mt. Rose should follow within 9 days. Water availability will be excellent this season.
Nevada Hiking America ADT Trail Updates: Winter 2024 Guide Improvements & Trail Alerts Discover Hiking America major ADT trail updates, a critical Toiyabe alert, new dual-directional guides across multiple states, and follow thru-hiker Leif Olson's epic journey. 🥾 #ADT
Nevada Trail Closures in the Spooner Lake Backcountry force ADT alternates for the next year The closure of the Spooner Lake Backcountry impacts ADT. Explore a 16-mile detour with campgrounds and the Tahoe Rim Trail's reopening after a wildfire.
Colorado Colorado Reroute: From Harrowing Roads to Amazing Views Explore a breathtaking yet challenging section of the American Discovery Trail in Colorado. Learn about Matthew Hengst's trek, a safer alternate route between Cascade and Manitou Springs, and the latest trail updates across the ADT.
Ohio Eastbound Season Opens, Trail Reroutes, and Class of '24 Updates Sierra Nevada snow depth drops below three feet, and new trail segment routing updates. Plan your ADT hike with the latest info from HikingAmerica.com!
Nevada Navigating New Routes and Resources on the American Discovery Trail Stay updated with the latest reroutes, water sources, and resupply points on the American Discovery Trail. Discover new challenges, scenic spots, and helpful Trail Angels to enhance your hiking adventure.
Nevada A Weekend of Wonders - Snow in May and Trail Updates Galore Explore the unexpected May snowfall at Palisades Tahoe and the latest trail updates across the American Discovery Trail. From fresh snow depths to essential trail tips, discover how these changes affect your hiking plans and enhance your ADT experience.
Nevada From the Nevada Sands to the C&O Canal: Latest Updates Across the States Discover the latest Hiking America insights to the American Discovery Trail, featuring key updates from Nevada to Maryland.
Nevada Finding Your Stride: The Unseen Milestone That Transforms Hikers into Conquerors Discover the transformative moment in long-distance hiking that goes beyond any map point — finding your stride. Explore a personal story, the challenge overcome, and the exhilarating journey towards self-reliance and the dream of conquering the trail.
Illinois Of Heroes, Safety, and a Snake - Oh My! Updated resupply route in Northern Illinois for ADT hikers, learn about Silvis' historic Hero Street and explore Iowa's new Rock Snake art project.
California The Sierra Closure Begins Palisades Tahoe and Mount Rose have a fresh 5-inch blanket of snow along the American Discovery Trail, with forecasts predicting over two feet more.
Nevada "ClayHikes" Shares Key Updates on Eastern Nevada Route Conditions and Springs "ClayHikes" shares his westbound experiences on the new Nevada route: trail conditions, water sources, campsites, and local attractions.
Nevada Revamped Nevada Segments Offer Access to Springs and Resupply Town Discover our newly updated routes through Eastern Nevada to the American Discovery Trail, providing access to active springs and a resupply town.
California 2023: Getting off to a Snow Start Insights into navigating the Sierra Nevada on the ADT: historical snowpack data, snow stations, and planning tips heading eastbound or westbound.
Iowa Gilbertville to Brandon, Iowa Detour A bridge replacement and culvert construction project has closed an 18-mile section of the Cedar Valley Nature Trail.
Nevada New Nevada Route Finalized Our new Nevada Reroute to the American Discovery Trail is finalized, field-tested, and now published.
Nevada Nevada Reroute Increases Crossing Success Since its inception, the Achilles Heel of the American Discovery Trail has been the crossing of Nevada and Utah. But a new updated route through the Silver State significantly increases an ADT hiker's success.
Nevada 2022: Increased Interest in Eastbound ADT Thru-Hikes Drought, wildfires, and historically low river levels have hikers interested in attempting an American Discovery Trail thru-hike, rethinking their strategy.
Nevada Dangerous Desert Alternative One of the most challenging sections of the American Discovery Trail is the arid Lahontan Valley of Nevada. We've added an alternate.
Utah Gaia GPS Sync Notice Sync of The ADT Guide on Gaia GPS may take a bit longer to complete due to the new bulk upload of waypoints for Utah and Nevada.
Nevada Hiking America Updates After completing our work last month, creating maps for every square mile of the American Discovery Trail, our focus continues on everyday Turn-By-Turn improvements and ADT Guide Waypoints on Gaia GPS.
California Update: Lake Tahoe, CA - Reopened USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region reopens California National Forests.
