Jeff McCorkle

Hello All. I'm a pretty average middle of the road kind of person in most ways though my spouse of 39 years would certainly add her take to that. I live in Columbus Ohio along with two Beagles and a Coonhound and am beginning the early stages of transitioning from working full time to semi-retirement. I enjoy travelling, most frequently to the US Southwest, car and tent camping, and backpacking. I have loved the week long treks I've done in places like the Grand Canyon, Smoky Mountains, Maroon Bells, Virginia Highlands, Yosemite and especially the Inca Trail in Peru to Machu Picchu. I have wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail for a long time and the universe seems to be telling me the time is March 2024.

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Finishing Connecticut

Finishing Connecticut

Day 103 Kent, CT To Cornwall Bridge, CT -- AT Daily Miles 12.6; AT Total Miles 1484.5 Another scorching day in the 90s. It’s hard to drink

Jul 3, 2024 : Jeff McCorkle
Finishing New York

Finishing New York

Day 98 Stealth View To Tiorati Circle -- AT Daily Miles 9.6; AT Total Miles 1393.7 I feel like today was about my worst showing so far on the

Jun 25, 2024 : Jeff McCorkle
Through New Jersey and into New York

Through New Jersey and into New York

Day 93 Mohican Outdoor Center - AT Daily Miles 0;  AT Total Miles 1308.0 So I decided to go ahead and take a rest day for the ankle

Jun 20, 2024 : Jeff McCorkle
Finishing Rocksylvania

Finishing Rocksylvania

Day 87 Swarma Gap To Swarma Creek - AT Daily Miles 21.6; AT Total Miles 1207.1 My decision to stay in the supply room at the hostel turned out to be

Jun 17, 2024 : Jeff McCorkle
Half way there

Half way there

Day 81 Pen Mar Park To Quarry Gap Shelter - AT Daily Miles 20.4; AT Total Miles 1088.1 The five days at home flew by and I was back on the trail by

Jun 9, 2024 : Jeff McCorkle
Three New States!

Three New States!

Day 71 Front Royal To Pine Ridge - AT Daily Miles 26.0; AT Total Miles 998.4 The zero day yesterday was well spent. It rained most of the day

May 31, 2024 : Jeff McCorkle
Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park

Day 64 Rockfish Gap To Blackrock Gap - AT Daily Miles 20.0; AT Total Miles 884.6 My rest day yesterday was awesome and I got a lot done,

May 27, 2024 : Jeff McCorkle
Loving Virginia

Loving Virginia

Day 57 Cove Mountain To Petites Gap -- AT Daily Miles 21.9; AT Total Miles 777.5 Today ended up being a very long mileage day. Much longer than

May 23, 2024 : Jeff McCorkle
Scenic Virginia and A Reunion

Scenic Virginia and A Reunion

Day 52 - VA 635 To Power Lines -- AT Daily Miles 21.4; AT Total Miles 681.1 Today was just as hard as I thought it was going to be. Maybe even

May 19, 2024 : Jeff McCorkle
What is Working So Far

What is Working So Far

I’m starting a long five day break from the trail. I feel both good and bad about doing it. Of course, having time to spend with my family will be

May 10, 2024 : Jeff McCorkle