Sorry that it took me so long to respond
@tflaris , but I've been sicker that a dog for nine days. The TST is a 271-272? mile trek through the Sierras. It essentially parallels the JMT for the most part to the west, but unlike the JMT where you tend to stay high, the TST will run you from valley lows to high passes as you make your way along.
My son and I only completed the southern portion of the trail last July. Due to a record high water year, we were unable to ford the Middle Fork of the Kings River at Simpson Meadow essentially ending our trip. The southern portion of the trail was wonderful, lots of eye-catching scenery and wildlife to keep you company.
Of course, being such a long trip, you will have to find some spots to resupply along your way. We scheduled our resupplies at the following:
1. Silver City Resort near Mineral King
2. Visitor's Center at Kings Canyon
3. The Post Office at Huntington Lake
The route will also require some route finding skills along the way. Nothing too intense but you will want to be prepared.
I enjoyed doing this in July because the wildflowers were spectacular, but if I had to do it again though, I would wait until the end of August or September in order to get across the Middle Fork. It can be a tough crossing even in low water years from what I've heard.
As you have probably discovered by looking at the TST Facebook page, they have done some tremendous work along the north portion to clean up some portions of the trail that were problematic. And it looks like they will continue to work on it next year too.
Hope you give it a shot and if I can help you out in anyway, just let me know.