Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 8

Covering an impressive stretch of 2,200 miles across 14 states, and embarking on an exhilarating journey through the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, these resolute Appalachian Trail thru-hikers have successfully trekked from Georgia to Maine. When they took their initial steps on the trail, the prospect of reaching the trail’s northern terminus in Maine might have seemed like a distant dream, but it was a dream that propelled them forward every day. Along the way, they grappled with challenging terrains, fierce weather, and a host of other obstacles that pushed them well beyond their comfort zones. They turned this dream into a hard-fought reality, making their arrival in Maine a triumphant win they’ll carry with them throughout their lives.

Let’s join in celebrating these incredible hikers on their remarkable accomplishment!

Did you complete a thru-hike of the AT this year and want to be featured along your fellow long distance superstars?  Here’s your chance.  Please fill out the below form if you’d like to be included in an upcoming AT thru-hiker roundup post on The Trek.

2023 AT Thru-Hiker Photo Submission

Citrus
@thegumbomonkey
Finish Date: August 1

JFK
Finish Date: August 21

Zen
Finish Date: September 6

Machète
@david_aurelio_garcia
Finish Date: September 10

Good
Finish Date: September 15

Roadrunner
@gauvin_etienne
Finish Date: September 17

Mountain Crusher
Finish Date: September 17

Snapshot
@tfmahonyphoto
Finish Date: September 17

Cobweb Rose
@cobwebrose_on_the_trail
Finish Date: September 17

Hard Hat & Shadow
@hollyafish
Finish Date: September 17

Nutella and Bane
@hikerwin
Finish Date: September 21

Zigzag
@drew.keeps.backpacking
Finish Date: September 23

Bandit
@grant_ciccone
Finish Date: September 24

Captain Fantastic
Finish Date: September 25

GWAPO
@idiot_in_the_woods 
Finish Date: September 30

Fruit Snack
@windtookmehere
Finish Date: October 1