I've got a 90-day Visa with multiple entries for Nepal. I just did this short trek to the Mundhum Trail in eastern Nepal. You never know how beautiful the hospitality of this place is. I vouch for those lovely villagers. I was invited to a house. At first was skeptical about going in there, but my guide convinced me. It was hard to go to a stranger's house. But as soon as I entered it was something.

Everybody was so happy to see me. I was given lots of food to eat. Even after I said no, they said it was their culture to get my plates refilled after one time. More than this, those villages are just awesome. Nepal is of course friendly but the Mundhum region is the Nepal that you have never seen before. Anyway, this is not something I ever experienced in my whole life before. I just want to say that this place is a must. I don't know what Everest Trek or Annapurna looks like. Regarding the spectacular views yep, they're just mesmerising. But the Mundhum thing got me. I doubt that this place can become my second home.

I myself want to gather a group of female travelers to Mundhum. Let's fix a date: October 28, 2024. I'll talk with the company I dealt with.

I vouch that you will never want to leave this place. See the pictures attached, too.

Somewhat experienced hiker/survivalist, Army Cadet, planning on doing the whole trail in June or late July early August. I want to finish in under 2 weeks and see the major landmarks on and around the trail on the way up, I love mountains and a picture of the split rock lighthouse is what inspired me to make this trip and it looks like I'll need to make a detour to see it. I also want to see the northern lights. I just learned that a shuttle service exists through this sub, but I haven't found any other information on it, having a way back to my car in Duluth is crucial to me being able to make this trip. Any tips and information regarding the details of my trip and the shuttle services will be greatly appreciated.

Somewhat experienced hiker/survivalist, Army Cadet, planning on doing the whole trail in June or late July early August. I want to finish in under 2 weeks and see the major landmarks on and around the trail on the way up, I love mountains and a picture of the split rock lighthouse is what inspired me to make this trip and it looks like I'll need to make a detour to see it. I also want to see the northern lights. I just learned that a shuttle service exists through this sub, but I haven't found any other information on it, having a way back to my car in Duluth is crucial to me being able to make this trip. Any tips and information regarding the details of my trip and the shuttle services will be greatly appreciated.

Hello all. I’m planning a section hike on SHT during the end of May. It looks like my average hiking pace will have me at Sugar Loaf pond one night. All research says this is a bad place for water. Is the stream at Sugar Loaf Road reliable? I could stock up there for evening and morning needs and then grab water the next day at Dryers?

Hello guys. With your experience from past years, and a calm winter, do you think the trail will be too muddy in early May to do a nice long hike?

So many sites to choose from but looking for advice based on the fact that this will be our first time on the STH. I grew up backpacking through scouts but that was 10+ years ago and my wife is new to this so I’d like to start on a shorter loop as a shakedown.

It would be a 1-2 night trip and I’ve heard parking at Split Rock or Tettegouche are good options but any suggestions or specific things to know or consider are helpful.

How do shuttles work? Where to park? What campsites won’t be full right away as we’ll be driving up from the cities?

Thanks!

Does anyone know if it's feasible/possible to access the southern terminus from the NCT State Line trailhead to the south? Looks like the railroad tracks would get me most of the way there, but I can't tell if there's a way to get from the tracks to the trailhead.

I try to avoid doubling back with all my heart and soul, even if it means walking along RR tracks.

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Just wondering if the SHT is accessible at this time. Thinking of a small adventure from the Lutsen side between Lutsen and Tofte for beginning of March?

I assume not much snow on the trail? but how are the conditions at moment? thanks

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Planning a trip starting at lutsen. Any suggestions on where to stay the night before? Local hotels seem to have a 2 night minimum.

thinking for end of October do a few days worth of trail run days i did the lutsen spring race this past year of the 25km i am thinking of maybe again for 2024 and do the 50km i like to explore that section of trail.myself is majority of trail well marked from lutsen westward more less would do out and back trips 25km out and return etc

also is trail always open to run on anytime even from lutsen?? able to do without map etc?

what sections are the most scenic? best views of the lake? etc im more focused on between lutsen and 2 harbours

I just finished hiking from Grand Marais to the northern terminus. I was worried about cell reception since I heard it becomes nonexistent up there. But FYI, with AT&T I had reception almost the entire way with only a few dead zones. Hope this is helpful

What lies along the trail down from the main SHT down to the lake via the Kadunce River trail? Worth the the extra mile and a half?

Does anyone have a backyard near the trail we could camp in Thursday, Friday or Saturday night? Near two harbors tonight doing 15 miles a day so expect to be coming through the city end of the week

Howdy all, my friend and I are hoping to make a quick trip to split rock this weekend. Does anybody know how likely it is for the campsites in that loop to be open/available?

My friends and I are going on a 2 day, 2 night trip next week. My friends boyfriend is planning on surprising her at the end of the trail and proposing. (He will not be with us on the trip) I’m trying to help him find a great spot on the trail to do it at with great views for the photos.

Does anyone have any ideas of where this could be?? and a good start spot ideally around 18-25 miles from the proposal spot?

A few months ago I came across an up to date trail conditions map. It was inputs from hikers who came across problems (trees down, no water, etc). I can’t find that anywhere now. I believe it was in the beta stage. Does anyone have a link to it?

Thank you in advance.

Hey all, looking for some tips/pointers. I am a new backpacker, I've been a runner/jogger for years but only started backpacking this year. I put in some extra work especially running on hills and did some rucking with my full weight in my pack, going pretty long distances and what I thought were some big hills, before trying a section between Tettegouche and Gooseberry Falls.

Well, this trail was way harder than I had anticipated. Definitely had an ego check (which I probably needed anyway). I really thought I was in good shape, but I couldn't go nearly as far as I expected (I also twisted an ankle which ultimately took me out).

It was my first trip so I'm not beating myself up and I did learn a lot in any case, but I have a bit of a chip on my shoulder now and really want to work on getting better so I can get back and meet my goals.

In the past I haven't really devoted much effort to strength and conditioning, relying mostly on my running to stay fit, but I know that it would help to get stronger in general. But I'm not quite sure where to start. I am considering some personalized training at a gym since I'm always kind of lost when it comes to anything but cardio...Day hiking the trail itself I know would be good but as I live in the Twin Cities I can't exactly get up there all the time.

Any tips on how to train for a trail like this?

Unfortunately my trip was cut relatively short:( Somehow in the matter of a few days my REI pack broke a strap and various rubber attachment points ripped as well as my battery pack super heating(still not working) I definitely pushed myself too hard today, ended up with heat stroke vomiting and all that fun stuff. Safe to say I am happy to be somewhere dry tonight although disheartened by the circumstances. Many lessons were learned and I am eager to heal up quick and get back at it, changing amount of food for sure and hopefully a pack fitted for me this time. I packed my fears when it came to that and I did infact pay the price! Bonus TMI warning... The chaff is real!!!

Good Luck to everyone braving the storm!

Hello, I’m looking for a romantic hike for me and my fiancé, arrowhead tip in Minnesota or Wisconsin side, please share if you have something worth going to! Thanks!

Is anyone aware of the timing for the reopening of this off road section between Gun Club and 301? I read that a reroute was coming in 2021, but the closure is still posted. The reroute was going to be 1400 feet. Has anyone heard? Thanks!