Jack Rioux

I am 23 years old and I recently graduated college with a degree in biology. I have always dreamed of thru-hiking and I finally have the time and money to do it. I am thru-hiking the AT in 2025. Outside of backpacking I enjoy playing golf and lacrosse, snowboarding, weight lifting, and birding.

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Appalachian Trail Day 37-42

Appalachian Trail Day 37-42

Day 37 Trimpi Shelter to Merry Inn Hostel (10.1)  It was a super easy day today into Marion. It was a cold morning but I warmed up super quick

Apr 19, 2025 : Jack Rioux
Appalachian Trail Day 31-36

Appalachian Trail Day 31-36

Day 31 Vandeventer Shelter to Abingdon Gap Shelter (22.8) It was a long but relatively easy day. I was up on the ridge all day and there were just

Apr 9, 2025 : Jack Rioux
Appalachian Trail Day 25-30

Appalachian Trail Day 25-30

Day 25 Uncle Johnny’s Hostel to Cherry Gap Shelter (17) I started off the day by crossing the Nolichucky River in a raft. It is awesome that the ATC

Apr 5, 2025 : Jack Rioux
Appalachian Trail Day 19-24

Appalachian Trail Day 19-24

Day 19 Standing Bear Farm to Walnut Mountain Shelter (20.3) Started off the morning with a decent climb but it wasn’t too bad. My knee is bothering

Mar 27, 2025 : Jack Rioux
Appalachian Trail Day 13-18

Appalachian Trail Day 13-18

Day 13 zero at Fontana Dam Shelter (0) First full zero of the trip. I took a shuttle into Fontana village for a hot meal and respullied. Their was

Mar 21, 2025 : Jack Rioux
Appalachian Trail Day 7-12

Appalachian Trail Day 7-12

Day 7 Around the Bend to Muskrat Creek Shelter (11.9) Today was the first day I hiked in rain on the trail. It wasn’t too bad and didn’t come down

Mar 16, 2025 : Jack Rioux
Appalachian Trail Day 1-6

Appalachian Trail Day 1-6

Day 1 Amicalola Falls to Stover Creek Shelter (11.1) What an incredible day. It felt surreal to hike the approach trail and stand on top of Springer

Mar 9, 2025 : Jack Rioux