Dakota Churchill

Hey there! My name is Dakota (trail name Reset) and will be thru-hiking the AT as a Flip-Flopper. Originally from San Diego, I am an avid hiker, camper, traveler, and outdoor enthusiast. However, I have never thru-hiked before, so I am so excited to share my journey with you! Expect my raw thoughts, feelings, and if I have the brain-energy for it, lots of puns. Follow my journey on The Trek, Instagram @_the_rambling_rover, or at www.TheRamblingRover.com.

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The Step-Tracking App All Hikers Should Have on Their Phone

The Step-Tracking App All Hikers Should Have on Their Phone

This app plants a tree for every 10,000 steps you take! And we hikers take a lot of steps!

Jul 13, 2023 : Dakota Churchill
Friends Along the Trail (pt.II) and the Birth of the Hamburger Helpers

Friends Along the Trail (pt.II) and the Birth of the Hamburger Helpers

I previously wrote on the great experience I had in getting to, spending time with, and leaving my friend in New Haven, CT. Well, only a few days

Jul 11, 2023 : Dakota Churchill
Friends Along the Trail (pt. I)

Friends Along the Trail (pt. I)

For me, one of the beautiful things about hiking the Appalachian Trail while being from California is that I get to be geographically closer to all

Jul 7, 2023 : Dakota Churchill
I Need Your Help Writing My Next Post

I Need Your Help Writing My Next Post

I’ve been hiking the Appalachian Trail as a Flip-Flopper, solo woman, in my mid 20’s for around two months now. I know that there are many of you

Jul 6, 2023 : Dakota Churchill
New York: Days 28-34

New York: Days 28-34

New York was a blast! From Deli-Blazing, the Lemon Squeezer (and other tricky climbs), The Trailside Zoo (yes! a Zoo! you read that right), and some absolutely gorgeous views along Bear Mountain!

Jul 6, 2023 : Dakota Churchill
Warwick, NY: Where a Drive-In meets a Cidery

Warwick, NY: Where a Drive-In meets a Cidery

New York I entered into New York a couple times on the trail (meaning the trail snaked back and forth between NJ and NY a bit before finally

Jul 5, 2023 : Dakota Churchill
New Jersey: Days 23-26

New Jersey: Days 23-26

I have two questions for you, my readers: While I believe we can all agree that there is a "Northern" New Jersey and a "Southern" New Jersey... is

Jul 5, 2023 : Dakota Churchill
Delaware Water Gap: Days 21 & 22

Delaware Water Gap: Days 21 & 22

Delaware Water Gap is a small town in Northern Pennsylvania, and I believed that my time there deserved a post unto its own. You see, when the

Jun 27, 2023 : Dakota Churchill
Wrapping up Pennsylvania with Caving, Fires, Trail Angels and Magic: Days 15-20

Wrapping up Pennsylvania with Caving, Fires, Trail Angels and Magic: Days 15-20

I've been joking since I got on the trail that California stole all the snow from the East Coast... (hence why I switched trails). However, I must

Jun 15, 2023 : Dakota Churchill
Entering Rocksylvania… Days 6-14

Entering Rocksylvania… Days 6-14

I have news... I have been diagnosed with... Hiker Wobble! Summary: Since my last post, I've hiked from Fayetteville to Port Clinton, PA My

Jun 9, 2023 : Dakota Churchill