Matthew King

AT Southbound thru hiker via Savannah, GA. Hiking July 3, 2024 until done. Artist, photographer, Boston Terrier owner x2. On this journey to find out a little more about myself. “Plum(b)” on trail.

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The Blowdowns

The Blowdowns

On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene struck the Florida panhandle and clamored its way northward across land for several days, causing devastation

Jan 16, 2025 : Matthew King
The Orange Blaze

The Orange Blaze

The Appalachian Trail spans 2,197.4 miles from Maine to Georgia, and all along the way, guiding hikers through wooded paths, rocky summits, bogs,

Dec 19, 2024 : Matthew King
Halfway Home

Halfway Home

I recently reached the halfway point of the Appalachian Trail just south of Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Pennsylvania. This felt like such an

Nov 19, 2024 : Matthew King
The Why

The Why

On July 2nd, 2024, I took a shuttle from Shaw’s Hostel in Monson, Maine to the A.T. Hostel in Millinocket, Maine to begin my southbound thru hike of

Oct 4, 2024 : Matthew King
New Hampshire, For Damn Sure!

New Hampshire, For Damn Sure!

New (For Me) Hampshire I have never been to New Hampshire. It is a beautiful and difficult state to hike, 160 miles of rocks, roots, boulders,

Aug 31, 2024 : Matthew King
The Maine Event

The Maine Event

On Tuesday, August 6th, I entered into New Hampshire after a very challenging day of hiking the last ten miles of Maine. This section included the

Aug 12, 2024 : Matthew King
What’s In A Name?

What’s In A Name?

Trail names are odd. Most thru hikers have one already or receive one on the trail. The unwritten rule is that you are given a name by another hiker,

Jul 31, 2024 : Matthew King
Injury Timeout

Injury Timeout

On July 13th, I finished the 100 Mile Wilderness after entering it on July 4th, so a total of nine days in the wilderness, which is on par with the

Jul 22, 2024 : Matthew King
The 100 Mile Wilderness

The 100 Mile Wilderness

The 100 Mile Wilderness is a stretch of the Appalachian Trail that extends from Monson, Maine to Abol Bridge, which sits about ten miles South from

Jul 17, 2024 : Matthew King
The End is the Beginning

The End is the Beginning

If you know even a little about the Appalachian Trail, you probably know the iconic sign atop Baxter Peak on Mt. Katahdin in Baxter State Park,

Jul 15, 2024 : Matthew King