Finn Daugherty

Yo! I’m Finn, 20 years old from Columbus, Ohio. This year I’m tackling the Arizona Trail, my first long Thru hike. When I’m not backpacking, you can find me snowboarding, drinking Yerba Mate, rock climbing, and attempting to get my pack as light as possible. I’ve spent the last year working for a conservation corp in California, sleeping in a tent, and working in the backcountry. After trail, I’ll be working at a Marina in Oregon. I have interest in hiking the Sierra High Route and TDMB in the future. Follow along with me on my adventures!

Posts

Arizona Trail: Pain and Ponderosa Pines

Arizona Trail: Pain and Ponderosa Pines

Hello friends, and welcome back! Coming to you live from the Flagstaff Public Library, I’ve had quite the eventful past 110 miles. Just a quick note,

Apr 27, 2025 : Finn Daugherty
Arizona Trail: Getting my groove back, a legendary hitch, and trail running for a breakfast special!

Arizona Trail: Getting my groove back, a legendary hitch, and trail running for a breakfast special!

Howdy! Last time you heard from me I was sick as a dog, and I’m here to tell you: Yardsale is back in the game! So, let’s get into the last 112 miles

Apr 24, 2025 : Finn Daugherty
Arizona Trail: Town food and heat exhaustion

Arizona Trail: Town food and heat exhaustion

Welcome back! I am currently on day 2 of the double zero me and the gang had planned on taking to go to BeanFest (a rock climbing festival

Mar 30, 2025 : Finn Daugherty
Arizona Trail: Mountain snow, desert heat, and a Yard Sale?

Arizona Trail: Mountain snow, desert heat, and a Yard Sale?

Yo! This is my first on trail post of the season. I am currently waiting outside of Summit Hut in Tucson for the shop to open so I can buy some new

Mar 22, 2025 : Finn Daugherty
Shakedown hike update (20 in Joshua Tree!)

Shakedown hike update (20 in Joshua Tree!)

     Due to the same budget cuts affecting NPS/FS jobs, I’m having to leave my current job a couple weeks earlier than expected. It’s

Mar 3, 2025 : Finn Daugherty
Hiking the Arizona Trail in 2025 – Before The Trail

Hiking the Arizona Trail in 2025 – Before The Trail

This spring I’m hiking Northbound on the Arizona Trail, and this is my first blog post! I’m going to be talking a little about why i’m hiking, and

Feb 2, 2025 : Finn Daugherty