Jen Brown

I’m Jen! This year I’ll be hiking the Appalachian trail along with my fiancé. I am leaving my position as a software engineer to pursue my Triple Crown over the next two years. I completed the Continental Divide Trail SOBO and partly solo in 2021, and hiked the John Muir Trail plus Mt. Whitney in 2022. After living in the “real world” for a while, I am itching to return to trail. There’s nothing like being smelly, sweaty, and hungry in the backcountry! I plan on hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and earning my Triple Crown in 2025. Join me on my journey here and on Instagram and Youtube --> @jenbrownhikes

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Day 32 – Will It Ever Stop Raining?

Day 32 – Will It Ever Stop Raining?

Day 32 Start: Painter Branch End: Brown Gap Miles Hiked: 7.7 Miles on AT: 251.8   Today is town day! Thank goodness

May 18, 2024 : Jen Brown
Day 31 – Clear Skies? In the Smokies?

Day 31 – Clear Skies? In the Smokies?

Day 31 Start: Cosby Knob Shelter End: Painter Branch Campsite Miles Hiked: 12.8 Miles on AT: 244.1   This morning we woke up

May 17, 2024 : Jen Brown
Day 30 – Take The Trail As It Comes

Day 30 – Take The Trail As It Comes

Day 30 Start: Peck’s Corner Shelter End: Cosby Knob Shelter Miles Hiked: 12.9 Miles on AT: 231.3   This morning, we awoke at

May 16, 2024 : Jen Brown
Day 29 – Does Fog Always Mean Rain in the Smokies?

Day 29 – Does Fog Always Mean Rain in the Smokies?

Day 29 Start: Newfound Gap End: Peck’s Corner Shelter Miles Hiked: 10.5 Miles on AT: 218.4   I had a hectic start to this

May 15, 2024 : Jen Brown
Day 28 – Gatlinburg, Here I Come!

Day 28 – Gatlinburg, Here I Come!

Day 28 Start: Mt. Collins Shelter End: Newfound Gap Miles Hiked: 4.9 Miles on AT: 207.9   I woke up early today around 5:15,

May 14, 2024 : Jen Brown
Day 27 – A Mossy Wonderland

Day 27 – A Mossy Wonderland

Day 27 Start: Derrick Knob Shelter End: Mt. Collins Shelter Miles Hiked: 13 Miles on AT: 203   *The next post will be in a

May 10, 2024 : Jen Brown
Day 26 – Wet, Wet, Wet. Did I Say Wet?

Day 26 – Wet, Wet, Wet. Did I Say Wet?

Day 26 Start: Mollies Ridge Shelter End: Derrick Knob Shelter Miles Hiked: 12.1 Miles on AT: 190.0   Last night, the wind

May 9, 2024 : Jen Brown
Day 25 – I’m In The Smokies!

Day 25 – I’m In The Smokies!

Day 25 Start: Fontana Dam Visitor Center End: Mollies Ridge Shelter Miles Hiked: 11.8 Miles on AT: 177.9   Unfortunately, I’m

May 8, 2024 : Jen Brown
Day 24 – Finally Reunited!

Day 24 – Finally Reunited!

Day 24 Start: Cable Gap Shelter End: Fontana Dam Visitor Center Miles Hiked: 7.1 Miles on AT: 166.5   Today, I woke up at 7:20

May 7, 2024 : Jen Brown
Day 23 – New Stairs Just For Me?!

Day 23 – New Stairs Just For Me?!

Day 23 Start: Locust Cove Gap End: Cable Gap Shelter Miles Hiked: 11.8 Miles on AT: 159.4   Last night was a little rough

May 6, 2024 : Jen Brown