Trails Worth Hiking

On Trails Worth Hiking, we bring you the most interesting backpacking and trekking routes in the world. Every trail has a story. In the first part of each episode, we tell you the stories behind the trail. In the second part, we tell you how to hike the trail. In each episode, guests who have hiked the trail join Jeremy, our host, to talk about the experience of hiking it. Join us on each episode as we hear the story, then hike the trail.

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Ep. 57: Sawback Trail

March 10, 2025 • Jeremy Pendrey • Episode 57

Listener Gavin Fitch joins Jeremy to talk about the Sawback Trail in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. This fantastic trail gives hikers a chance to experience some of Canada's most amazing backcountry scenery. And Jeremy walks us through the history of the park. Also, hear from Nina Veteto about the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in Great Smoky Mountains National Park: https://www.wildflowerpilgrimage.org/ And join Jeremy in June hiking in Southern California at Big Bear Lake at the Highlander event: https://www.highlanderadventure.com/en-us/big-bear-lake And finally, don't forget to patronize our sponsor, Outdoor Herbivore: https://outdoorherbivore.com/

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