top contributor badge 2025

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!

Posts

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
My First 20+ Mile Day in Over 2 Weeks on the CYTC

My First 20+ Mile Day in Over 2 Weeks on the CYTC

This morning I woke up at my standard time when I’m on trail, 4:30 AM. I made my hot mocha and laid in my quilt before getting packed up as quietly

Jun 21, 2025 : Peg Leg
Heading Into the Hundred Mile Wilderness After Major Injury

Heading Into the Hundred Mile Wilderness After Major Injury

This morning when I woke up, I did not want to leave! It was definitely a combination of things. For starters, even after spending two weeks here, I

Jun 20, 2025 : Peg Leg
Getting Reintroduced to Rugged Terrain

Getting Reintroduced to Rugged Terrain

This morning I woke up around the usual time and headed down to breakfast. I want to get a fairly early start because I’m hoping to do about 15 miles

Jun 19, 2025 : Peg Leg
Finally Hiking Again After 2 Weeks Off For Injury

Finally Hiking Again After 2 Weeks Off For Injury

This morning I woke up and got my backpack situated. Today I’m going to be slack packing! This will be my first day hiking any miles on the

Jun 19, 2025 : Peg Leg
Will This Be My Final Injury Zero Day of the CYTC?

Will This Be My Final Injury Zero Day of the CYTC?

This morning, I was hoping to potentially get up early and go for a slack pack. But I woke up feeling kind of sore, possibly because of the angle

Jun 18, 2025 : Peg Leg
Meeting Tons of Southbound AT Hikers

Meeting Tons of Southbound AT Hikers

This morning when I woke up, I was feeling a little bit sore. The last two mornings I’ve been a little sore. But I swear, I think it’s because of how

Jun 12, 2025 : Peg Leg
Lunch in the Park & CDT Hiker Run-in’s

Lunch in the Park & CDT Hiker Run-in’s

This morning I woke up around 6 AM and then rolled back over. I figure I don’t have much time left of trail, so I might as well take the opportunity

Jun 11, 2025 : Peg Leg
Patience & Preparation to Get Back on Trail

Patience & Preparation to Get Back on Trail

This morning, I got up around the usual time and went to breakfast with everyone. It’s been cool having so many southbound hikers around recently.

Jun 10, 2025 : Peg Leg