Current Trail Stats
Last update: | August 2, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Hwy 2 - Glacier NP |
| Miles so far | 415 |
| % Complete: | 78.2% |
| avg mi/day 2016 | 21.85 |
| avg mi/day 2024 | 21.15 |
| Projected finish: | Aug 7 |
| Zero Days | 0 |
The Continental Divide Trail
Back in 2016, Jim started hiking the CDT for the second time, but in Colorado, made the decision to leave the trail and head home early.
On July 12, 2024, he returned to the exact spot where he left the trail, and is resuming his hike to Canada. But then he went to Butte... well... I'd explain, but it's easier if you just go read the journal...
https://continentaldividetrail.org
The man who in harmony with nature, attempts the discovery of more of her meanings, is just seeking out the things of God. --George MacDonald
This is the place where you can keep up with me. So come back often to find me on the map, read the journal, look at the pictures, and contact me.
Latest Journal Entries
Oct. 30, 2025
That’s a wrap
10/29/2025 About 2 miles short of the last shelter 25.3 miles Begin: 8:00 am End: 6:00 pm Then the last day… 14.4 miles Begin: 8:00 am End: 1:00 pm Second to last day was a lot of walking, right up until nightfall just about. I was trying to make the last day shorter and also needed to find water. The last day was pretty chill, and nice easy trail.
Oct. 30, 2025
Lots of rain
10/28/2025 Brown Creek Shelter 15 miles Begin: 8:30 am End: 2:00 pm Not much to report today. I did a short day today after yesterday’s long one, and the rain encouraged me to call it as well. I’m just 40 miles from the finish, so I think I’ll do another long one tomorrow. Hopefully, I’ll figure out how to get picked up…no phone service here so I’ll try tomorrow from the trail.
Oct. 28, 2025
A long day
10/27/2025 Oak Mountain Shelter 24 miles Begin: 8:15 am End: 6:00 om A long day and my feet were bothering me a bit. Socks are wet and rubbing a bit. Trying to think what happened, I guess not much until I got to camp. There was a guy there who is going westbound and just started a few days ago. He hiked the AT last year and also added on the Long Trail. He was really nice.
Oct. 27, 2025
Just a longish day
10/26/2025 22 miles Blue Mountain Shelter Begin: 8:15 am End: 4:00 pm Not much to report today. I went back to Lori’s store before heading out for a good breakfast. Then I just started walking… it was overcast and kind of drizzley all day. Tomorrow is supposed to be clear and then rain the next 2 days. We’ll see what I can get done tomorrow.
Oct. 25, 2025
Waiting out the rain
10/24/2025 18.6 two days ago 13 miles yeaterday At least waiting out the worst of it here in Story. Day before yesterday was pretty good. I met my only other hiker so far. His name was Cheeter and he was hiking with 2 dogs. He did the AT last year, I think, and the CDT before that. He says he probably won’t do the PCT because of expense and because you have to register. Stayed the night at Suck Mountain Shelter which was pretty nice. I think I arrived there at 4 pm. I was going to move on but