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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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Marathon Miles in Maine are Hard

Marathon Miles in Maine are Hard

This morning I was in no rush to get packed up. Tim was going to cook breakfast around 6:30 AM, so I wouldn’t be having a very early start. But I was

Jul 3, 2025 : Peg Leg
Late Night Kennebec River Crossings

Late Night Kennebec River Crossings

This morning I got up at Shaws for the final time! It’s really going to be sad to leave. But I know that it’s time to continue south and finish the

Jul 1, 2025 : Peg Leg
Waiting For Water Levels to Drop in Maine

Waiting For Water Levels to Drop in Maine

This morning I got up and ready to head to breakfast. And I really wasn’t sure what my plan was for the day. I know I should hike out, but I’m super

Jul 1, 2025 : Peg Leg
Chest Deep River Crossings in Maine

Chest Deep River Crossings in Maine

This morning I woke up around 6 AM and slowly began getting ready for the day. I took most of the things out of my backpack so I could just carry the

Jun 29, 2025 : Peg Leg
Hiker Trapped by Dangerous River Crossings

Hiker Trapped by Dangerous River Crossings

This morning I woke up around 6 AM and just laid in bed for a while. There are tons of hikers staying at the hostel right now so I definitely didn’t

Jun 27, 2025 : Peg Leg
Arriving at the Canadian Border by Days End

Arriving at the Canadian Border by Days End

This morning I woke up around 4AM and slowly began moving around. When I stood up, I was a little disappointed that I still felt sore. I did feel way

Jun 26, 2025 : Peg Leg
My First Bear Sighting in 4,000+ Miles

My First Bear Sighting in 4,000+ Miles

This morning I woke up around 3 AM to the sound of rain. Last night I checked the weather and it said it might around 2 AM. But instead, it started

Jun 24, 2025 : Peg Leg
Summiting Mount Katahdin and Heading to Canada

Summiting Mount Katahdin and Heading to Canada

This morning I woke up right around 4 AM and made my morning coffee. Last night some other hikers came in super late around 10 PM. I can’t say for

Jun 23, 2025 : Peg Leg
Finally Reaching 4,000+ Miles on the CYTC

Finally Reaching 4,000+ Miles on the CYTC

This morning, I packed up nice and early and was walking by 5:30 AM. I only have 15 miles to go to get to Abol bridge, where the Appalachian Trail

Jun 22, 2025 : Peg Leg
From Unable to Walk, to a 30~ Mile Day

From Unable to Walk, to a 30~ Mile Day

This morning I woke up an hour earlier than usual. I wanted to be walking at first light, on the off chance that I was moving slower today. I also

Jun 22, 2025 : Peg Leg