Becher’s Loop

Submitted by Volker Buschka on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 08:25am
Description

 

Becher's Loop Walk - Fastnet Trails - 13km. The Fastnet Trails Walks Group have developed over 10 walks in Ballydehob, Schull and Aughadown.

This walk starts at the head at Comghall’s Church at Lisheen, and follows quiet country tarred roads for 13km. Follow the purple arrows, passing Aughadown Creamery Shop, a co-op since 1945. Earlier, at a sign for Kilkileen Beach, there is an old forge closed in 1963. The Royal Fern can be seen in wetland beyond Kilkileen Cross, having passed a garage on the right of the road.

Aquefkt

Submitted by Riley Ormiston on Tue, 08/29/2023 - 02:27pm
Description

One of the most iconic sections of the PCT: the infamously flat and stark stretch where the trail runs along the Los Angeles Aqueduct through the Mojave Desert. Traditionally night-hiked to beat the heat, the section does showcase a certain type of desert beauty, and travels toward a major wind farm. This route is designed to have water sources at each end on an otherwise dry section, allowing it to be yo-yo'd or FKT'd unsupported more easily.