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Jun 19, 2024 · A closer look at the sections last year's thru-hikers loved the most, according to our 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Survey.
Jun 9, 2024 · And, typically every 3 – 5 days you will be at or near a road that can get you to a town – anywhere from 2 to 15 miles away. Getting from the trail to towns might mean walking, getting a shuttle ride, or hitchhiking – something that is common and understood along the AT.
Jun 13, 2024 · Flip-Flopping the Appalachian Trail Is Still Damn Hard. A typical day in southern Maine. The terrain wasn’t any less steep just because I was a flip-flopper. Never mind what the haters say: walking 2,200 miles in a single hiking season is hard no matter what order you do it in.
5 days ago · Want to go hiking in the Appalachian Mountains? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in the Appalachian Mountains to bring you the best hiking routes in the region.
Jun 18, 2024 · About 3,000 hikers a year attempt the Appalachian Trail—the 2,198-mile footpath from Georgia to Maine—but only a quarter complete the entire stretch, which takes an average of six months.
Jun 27, 2024 · Hiking the Appalachian Trail in retirement is a physical and mental challenge. Check out our tips for senior hikers looking to take on an Appalachian Trail thru-hike.
1 day ago · An Interview with Joe Deitzer. In the Spring of 2016, Joe Deitzer and his father, Dave, set out to thru hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. It had been their dream to do it together and the stars aligned, giving them both the time and flexibility to go for it. After 5 months and 2,190 miles, they crested Katahdin and achieved what ...
