Peg Leg

I’m a 27 year old solo female thru hiker who has been in love with thru hiking since 2017. Back in 2017 I hiked 1300 miles of the PCT in between semesters of college. When COVID hit in 2020 I lost my job and wound up traveling the US in a vehicle for 2 years! Since then I went back and hiked the entire PCT in 2022, this time doing a SOBO/flip-flop hike. This year in 2023 I set out to walk “Bama to Baxter”. Which connects the Pinhoti Trail, parts of the Benton Mackaye Trail, and Appalachian trail. Along the way I decided that I wanted to hike much further than that. After meeting an ECT hiker in Vermont I decided I would continue on after Katahdin and complete the International Appalachian trail (1500 miles). I completed the International Appalachian Trail which went across Maine, New Brunswick, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland. Then went back in Alabama to pick up where I left off in February. Now I’m hiking South all the way to Key West, Florida. Then I will have completed the entire Eastern Continental Trail (ECT). When I finish I will be the 2nd woman in history to hike the entire ECT from Key West➡️Newfoundland.

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After 9,500 Miles on Trail, Here’s My Top Hitchhiking Advice for Women

After 9,500 Miles on Trail, Here’s My Top Hitchhiking Advice for Women

Before my first ever thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2017, I had never once gone backpacking. I hardly knew enough about hiking to be out on

Feb 22, 2024 : Peg Leg
Becoming the 2nd Woman to Complete the ECT

Becoming the 2nd Woman to Complete the ECT

ECT Day 322 Day 322: 2 miles This morning I wound up sleeping in until 9am. We only had 2 miles to go so there really wasn’t any rush. Once I did

Jan 13, 2024 : Peg Leg
My Last Full Day of Hiking the ECT

My Last Full Day of Hiking the ECT

ECT Day 320&321 Day 320: 26 miles This morning I slept in until after 7:00 a.m. and so did Trucker. He woke up and I could hear him say that

Jan 12, 2024 : Peg Leg
Windy Weather Walking to Key West

Windy Weather Walking to Key West

ECT Day 319 Day 319: 26 miles  This morning we packed up fairly early at Bud and Mary’s marina. The room was really cute last night, and it

Jan 11, 2024 : Peg Leg
Less Than 100 Miles Remain of the ECT

Less Than 100 Miles Remain of the ECT

ECT Day 318 Day 318: 21 miles  This morning I wound up sleeping in until around 7:00 a.m. at the room. Looking out the window the sky was grey and

Jan 11, 2024 : Peg Leg
The Final Week of a 5,500+ Mile Journey

The Final Week of a 5,500+ Mile Journey

ECT Day 316&317  Day 316: 24 miles This morning I wound up waking up super early, excited for Fresh Ground to feed us breakfast. I got packed

Jan 10, 2024 : Peg Leg
Fresh Ground Trail Magic’s ECT Hikers

Fresh Ground Trail Magic’s ECT Hikers

ECT Day 314&315 Day 314: zero day This morning I was shocked how incredibly early everyone got up. I started to hear the clanging of tent

Jan 9, 2024 : Peg Leg
Huge Thru Hiker Reunion

Huge Thru Hiker Reunion

ECT Day 312&313 Day 312: 37 miles This morning we broke down camp fairly early by the oasis center. Originally I was planning on walking

Jan 8, 2024 : Peg Leg
Hiker Completes 4 Thru Hikes in 1 Year

Hiker Completes 4 Thru Hikes in 1 Year

ECT Day 311 Day 311: 20 miles This morning we were up around 6am. Today is the first day of 2024. I think it’s very fitting that I ended 2023

Jan 7, 2024 : Peg Leg
Spending the Day in Big Cyprus Swamp

Spending the Day in Big Cyprus Swamp

ECT Day 310 Day 310: 18 miles This morning we packed up fairly early at our campsite by the gate. We wanted to have as early a start as possible.

Jan 7, 2024 : Peg Leg