Peg Leg

I’m a 28 year old thru hiker who has walked over 12,000 miles. I embarked on my first thru hike back in 2017 in between semesters of college; hiking 1300 miles of the PCT. Then in 2022 I went back and hiked the entire PCT again. The following year in 2023 I hiked the entire 5,600 mile eastern continental trail. Which stretches from Key West, Florida all the way to Newfoundland, Canada. When I completed that trek I became the 2nd woman in history to hike the entire trail. In 2024 I completed my triple crown, after completing the CDT! Now in 2025 I’m starting down in key west to begin the “border to border” calendar year triple crown! First I’ll walk Key west to Canada, then the PCT, then the CDT, all in 1 year!

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Over 400 Miles in 2 Weeks on the CYTC

Over 400 Miles in 2 Weeks on the CYTC

This morning I heard the guys getting up around 4:30am. It was starting to lightly rain so I packed up quickly. Then joined them under the small

Jan 15, 2025 : Peg Leg
27 Mile’s is the New Nero

27 Mile’s is the New Nero

This morning I woke up around 4am and rolled over. Then could hear the guys making coffee shortly after that. By just after 5am everyone was packed

Jan 14, 2025 : Peg Leg
Hikers Have a Pizza Party in the Park

Hikers Have a Pizza Party in the Park

This morning I woke up around 6am and began to pack up. The guys were doing the same, then by 6:30am we were out and walking again. We only have

Jan 13, 2025 : Peg Leg
Armadillos and Allergic Reactions

Armadillos and Allergic Reactions

This morning I woke up at the room around 5am. Then got to fall back asleep until around 6:30am. I felt exhausted, but then remembered the 4 total

Jan 12, 2025 : Peg Leg
The Best Shoes For Road Walking: Topo Specter 2 Review

The Best Shoes For Road Walking: Topo Specter 2 Review

Over the last few years of backpacking across the USA and Canada I’ve really managed to dial in my gear. I’ve tested out all sorts of different

Jan 11, 2025 : Peg Leg
Having a Massive Allergic Reaction on Trail

Having a Massive Allergic Reaction on Trail

This morning I woke up around 4am and thought I heard Punisher leave. Then I rolled over until around 5am when I finally began to pack up. We have

Jan 11, 2025 : Peg Leg
Florida Trail Church’s Helping Hikers

Florida Trail Church’s Helping Hikers

This morning I woke up for the first time around 4 AM. And it was such a good feeling and knowing that I could go back to bed for another couple of

Jan 10, 2025 : Peg Leg
Hiking 30+ Mile Big Cyprus Swamp in 1 Day

Hiking 30+ Mile Big Cyprus Swamp in 1 Day

Morning, we woke up around 5 AM to get ready to leave the Twin Lakes campground and head to the oasis center. The people who ran in the Florida Trail

Jan 9, 2025 : Peg Leg
Making it to the Florida Trail Kick Off

Making it to the Florida Trail Kick Off

This morning I woke up naturally just before 5am. I’m impressed how quickly my sleep schedule has gotten back on track. It feels great starting

Jan 9, 2025 : Peg Leg
Hikers in the Hotel Presidential Suite

Hikers in the Hotel Presidential Suite

This morning Long Shot and I packed up at the room around 5am. Punisher had already left and began heading north. But we’ll be seeing him tomorrow at

Jan 7, 2025 : Peg Leg