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Heather Forester

I am an aspiring Thru Hiker for the 2025 hiking season. I am looking to hike the Appalachian Trail from the Southern Terminus to the Northern Terminus.

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Jerrard’s Gap to Neel’s Gap

Jerrard’s Gap to Neel’s Gap

It was a cold windy night on Jerrard's Gap.  I was camping by myself, which brought back some unease I hadn't felt since my night on Frost

Apr 2, 2025 : Heather Forester
Woody Gap to Jerrard’s Gap

Woody Gap to Jerrard’s Gap

After some back and forth procrastination mom dropped me off back at Woody Gap and I was able to start my hike out.  Falling a bit behind my

Apr 2, 2025 : Heather Forester
Rest days in Dahlonega

Rest days in Dahlonega

I spent about 4 days in Dahlonega with my mom.  We also spent a day in Gainesville while her car got worked on.  I spent much of that time sleeping

Apr 2, 2025 : Heather Forester
Gooch Mountain to Woody Gap

Gooch Mountain to Woody Gap

I was the last one out of camp this morning.  It was a full crowd too.  Even the people from Justice Creek blew through before I was ready

Apr 2, 2025 : Heather Forester
Hawk Mountain to Gooch Mountain

Hawk Mountain to Gooch Mountain

Despite getting up super early, I was in the middle of the pack of people leaving Hawk Mountain.  It was a heck of a hike to Gooch Mountain,

Apr 2, 2025 : Heather Forester
Stovers Gap to Hawk Mountain

Stovers Gap to Hawk Mountain

Leaving Stover's Creek was a mixed bag.  I left my pack, and did a day hike to Long Creek Falls.  I wanted to see if all my insecurities

Apr 2, 2025 : Heather Forester
End of the Approach Trail to Stovers Creek

End of the Approach Trail to Stovers Creek

Rounding out my second day of hiking, I submitted Springer Mountain for an emotional start to the AT.  I almost thought I wasn't going to make

Apr 2, 2025 : Heather Forester
Leaving for the Trail

Leaving for the Trail

Today is a bittersweet day for me.  I am off to start my epic trail adventure, but I am leaving behind my home to do it.  I am all packed

Mar 26, 2025 : Heather Forester
Gainsville Pick Up and the Approach Trail

Gainsville Pick Up and the Approach Trail

I took the train from Charlottesville VA to Gainsville GA.  The station is weirdly creepy, like something out of a one horse town.  From

Mar 24, 2025 : Heather Forester
National Parks Layoffs – Trail Affects

National Parks Layoffs – Trail Affects

How the Lay off's Affect staffing along each trail I came across an article posted yesterday (Feb 27th) from SFGATE by Kylie Mohr.  The

Feb 28, 2025 : Heather Forester