Hayduke Trail

The Hayduke Trail has a reputation for being difficult, inhospitable, dangerous, or even deadly. However, after hiking the Hayduke, I can say a lot of this reputation is hyperbole. Yes, some of the Hayduke can be dangerous, but it’s the gauntlet of death-defying feats some would have you believe. As a general rule on the Hayduke, if you find yourself in a situation that feels legitimately exposed or dangerous, you’re probably doing something wrong.

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By The Hayduke Trail may cover mostly Utah desert, but it requires more nuanced gear choices than one would expect from a “desert trail”. I’ve spent a lot of time going over my gear selection (and potential gear backups) for the Hayduke, and after taking into consideration my timing (spring), the current outlook (potentially cold and possibly snowy), and my objectives (pack rafting parts of the route), I have arrived at what will be my final kit for the adventure.