Would America be good to backpack across?

LOL I hope this is a troll thread.


I'd suggest the Chernobyl route first

Cmon it can't be that bad.

There are an estimated 500 serial killers roaming free in the United States.. so sure, I bet it would be an adventure.

Its called the Appalachian Trail.


Its a huge Hiking Trail that goes all along the United States and through the eastern mountain ranges.

Many people Hike along the trail from start to finish and it takes them all summer.


Type Appalachian Trail into youtube.

LoL, while there have been a few Murders Along the Appalachian Trail its much safer then any city.

Go for it. I don't know enough to offer advice about jobs, must-see places or such, but I think you should do it.

I've done a fair amount of nomadic travel and backpacking (and it sounds like you have, too) and America's no scarier to traverse than overseas. Don't pay attention to all the "You're crazy! You'll be raped and mugged and left to die!" folks.

Since you are talking about finding places to work, that kind of thing, the Appalachian trail, and even better, the Pacific Crest Trail, wouldnt be something you'd want to do. I know the PCT has a season, and it is pretty tough hiking.

As far as hiking across america, why not? If you have the means to support yourself, you're in good shape, you should be good to go. I envy you if you decide to do it.

Maybe another time, I was thinking more of a party trip and see the sights sort of thing.

You bet! You'll have a great time.
And if you get up to Madison...I can direct you to a
hostel that still allows Australians.

I never take those people seriously, they live in fear of doing something out of their comfort zone.

america is pretty damn large man, i wouldnt ask a bunch of lunatics advice.. you need to do some research.

there are great places to see, and places to avoid for your life.

but as far as a vague route to get started looking at.. id take a look at it from space on google maps or something.. maybe follow the green from the middle of the east coast up to the north west into canada and alaska.. but avoiding major cities.

people in Tennessee are pretty nice and id say its the most beautiful state, and theyre cool in Missouri, and Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, Montana... but again, there are places you should avoid... common sense stuff really.

odd jobs? i doubt it since the natives cant even seem to find them, unless you want to pretend your mexican...

As good as Iraq or Afghanistan or Pakistan or Somalia.
America is a dangerous place.
Double up on your insurance before you come here.

oh yeah, i agree on the Appalachian trail. ive never hiked it myself but ive driven through all the states it crosses, and those mountains are freaking awesome.

These are the kinds of places I wanna go, I wasn't thinking like Detroit or Compton lol .

I just googled it and it looks freaking amazing. Plans might just change up abit.

google green tortoise bus
it's a hippy bus that travels to the different hostels on the west coast

man, all these people talking shit about how dangerous it is.. i bet all of them have spent their whole lives in cities, or more likely, suburbs.

bunch of pussies. they think its scary when they dont have air conditioning and hot water.

sweet cheers man.

Europe has had about 500 years of 'backpacking' or 'grand tours' or whatever. It's set up for backpackers.

Backpacking across America is different, because we really don't do that here. It's pretty much from home, to a destination for a short stay, back home. You will have some entertainment value as an Australian, so that will help but the whole 'system' to support proper backpacking just isn't here. Sure, that's out the window if you spend a few month hiking, but as for getting around cities and towns and work and hostels and all the other stuff...but for what its worth, do Europe instead.

Work at a ski resort in Colorado, those places are full of Australians. Just hope its a good season. Cold though. Good luck.

Europe has had about 500 years of 'backpacking' or 'grand tours' or whatever. It's set up for backpackers.

Backpacking across America is different, because we really don't do that here. It's pretty much from home, to a destination for a short stay, back home. You will have some entertainment value as an Australian, so that will help but the whole 'system' to support proper backpacking just isn't here. Sure, that's out the window if you spend a few month hiking, but as for getting around cities and towns and work and hostels and all the other stuff...but for what its worth, do Europe instead.

Work at a ski resort in Colorado, those places are full of Australians. Just hope its a good season. Cold though. Good luck.

no no no no no no

I didnt know Dr. David Bruce Banner was an Aussie??

rofl don't go there......not a fun part of the country to be in unawareness of the local inhabitants and ways of people.

Stick to Canada.

I don't get it :(

Hmmm this is true....

Much to think about, thanks.

If you want to see America get a car. Preferably an old (60's or 70's) convertible. (Ever read Hunter S. Thompson? Just avoid driving to Elko Nevada at night and watch out for mountain lions hitch hiking rides, lol) It's how this country was set up- infrastructure for the automobile. You can go coast to coast casually in a couple or few weeks. Route 66 is popular and has some sites like the grand canyon along the way. When you've had enough sell the car and go back under.

walking across America, follow his journey with day by day diary

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tag along with some squeegee punks if you can find them. they'll give you good tips and help you out.

tag along with some squeegee punks if you can find them. they'll give you good tips and help you out.