Thru Hiking the Arizona Trail (Part 1/3)- Utah to Flagstaff 

Thanks for watching! What was your favorite part of the Arizona trail?

@@habibihikes definitely getting my belt buckle in the mail. So much more proud of that one than any trophy I’ve earned!

Good luck! Feel free to contact me when you get closer to Flagstaff.

Thank you so much! The other parts will be releasing this month so thanks for subscribing!

Of course! Part 2 coming this week. Did you sobo it last year as well?

@@habibihikes I went NoBo. NoBo timing worked better for me.

Thank you!

Thank you Terrance! There aren’t a lot of SOBO AZT videos/info out there so I’m glad you find my videos insightful for your future thru hike.

If you’re able to get all the condiment packets, adding mayo, mustard, relish, and hot sauce is my favorite way to do it. Especially with tortillas

Thank you so much for saying that! I hope you are able to try it out in 2023 but if it ends up taking longer, the trails always there!

Thanks for listening and checking out my channel! I hope you end up doing the SOBO, and if you do, lmk if you need any help at all

@@habibihikes Will definitely remember that. Thank you!

@@habibihikesI live in Poulsbo, not too far from Olympia. My training hikes are in the Olympics and Kitsap Peninsula:)

Ty homie!

Thank you I appreciate that. With a thru hike the hard way is the only way!

10/1/21! In my opinion, it’s a perfect start date for a sobo hike. Can’t beat 100+ miles of aspens changing colors to start the hike.

That is a Kuhl Sun Hoodie I got a year ago but I think they re-designed it and sell it as the AirKuhl Hoody. Thinner than the REI brand so definitely preferable for warmer weather. There’s no drawcord on the hood but it’s tight enough not to blow off in the wind 👍🏼

Thanks for watching! I haven’t hiked the AZT in May yet but two sections come to mind as must do’s for me. Obviously the Grand Canyon is highly recommended so Grand Canyon village to Orderville trailhead (nobo miles 691- 763) would be doable in 7 days and you get to experience the Grand Canyon and Kaibab NF. Vail to Oracle (nobo miles 117-208) is in the desert/southern section but crosses into two sky island pine forests. Beautiful desert and mountain views in the Coronado NF and Saguaro NP. I also steward part of that section. Have fun!

Pros: fall foliage and also you are generally less likely to encounter snow (although I hit snow in Flagstaff) Cons: less water than Nobo spring season and much fewer wildflowers than in spring. Water availability makes nobo spring the more popular choose but sobo in the fall is totally doable!

I started 10/1/21 and finished 11/11/21

@@habibihikes im considering a 10/10 start date...

@@apocalypsemule5773 not a bad start date! Just keep in mind that the campground/general store at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon close 10/15 each year. If you can start a little earlier that might be less of a hassle. I think you can still hike into the park but the permit office may be closed.

@@habibihikes if tusayan is approachable (flood on the 22nd) then that's approximately 5 days from state line... you made one of the best films on the azt btw...