Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 2

Embarking on the iconic Appalachian Trail – a 2,190-mile journey that weaves through the heart of America’s wilderness, traversing fourteen states along the contours of the Appalachian Mountain Range – is a monumental endeavor that only a certain type of human chooses to undertake.

For these intrepid souls, the trail became a realm of challenge and triumph, where each step carried the weight of resilience and perseverance. The trail led these hikers through scorching sun and bone-chilling rain, demanding sweat, blisters, and a parade of worn-out shoes, all while they forged unforgettable bonds with their trail families. Standing atop Katahdin was the ultimate prize and a testament to their unwavering dedication to overcoming adversities and emerging victorious.

So, let’s congratulate these triumphant 2023 Appalachian Trail thru-hikers, celebrating their feat as an inspiration to all who hope to take on the AT in the future.

Have you recently completed your thru-hike on the AT? Let us know and be featured in our next Finishers post. You deserve to be celebrated!

2023 AT Thru-Hiker Photo Submission

Breezy
@apaigeofmybook
Finish Date: April 2

Mountain Goat
@Xan_walks 
Finish Date: June 11

Stats
@luke_f_ 4
Finish Date: June 30

Captain Chaos
Finish Date: July 17

CuppaTea
Finish Date: July 17

Boxer Mom
Finish Date: July 22

Dr. Pepper
@ATrippIntoTheWoods
Finish Date: July 22

Fire Hoser
Finish Date: July 22

Pay It Forward
@payitforward_gabrielsbardo
Finish Date: July 22

OG
@Agoss23and3
Finish Date: July 23

Near-miss
@paul_bunyen_214
Finish Date: July 24

Nero
@wheres_norman_a_t
Finish Date: July 26

BigWillyDawg
@bigwillydawg_13
Finish Date: August 2

Bob
@ju.lee13
Finish Date: August 5

CampFire🔥
@timothyrhill
Finish Date: August 7

Dex
@kim.outdoors
Finish Date: August 9

Mountain Turtle
@amsimon_01
Finish Date: August 12

Lexicon
@jfinnerty36
Finish Date: August 12