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jamlyt
Mon Apr 13, 2009 4:22 am


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When you get to Ishigaki, there is a Makeman right outside the airport. You have to pass it on your way to the Port for the ferries, if you really want Coleman gas.  You can take combustibles on the ferries. Otherwise, I would just wait until you get to Iriomote and buy gasoline (white gas is unleaded gasoline, red gas is leaded which is unavailable nowadays).
I urge everyone to practice LEAVE NO TRACE on this trail. pack out what you pack in!!!!
Don't pay any attention to the leaches.  I only removed them at the end of each days hike. Otherwise you will be fighting them the whole hike.
Remember to get your water every chance you get. There are a lot of water crossings on the trail, but one of my Camelbacks ruptured while on a very high section of trail and we spent over 2 hours without water. Also, remember that on the final leg of the trail down the dirt road, it's 7 km with no where to filter water so get more every chance you get.
The campsites are small, I don't think you could fit more than 2, 4 man tents in those areas at the most.
Do not take anyone who is afraid of heights on this trail.