Sarah Lesiecki

Hi there! I'm Sarah, also known as Lil Bear on the trail. I'm a 33 year old Chicago-area native. As of September 2023, I can officially say I hiked the entire Appalachian Trail! I hiked it in sections over the course of five years, beginning in 2019. I've been blogging about it on The Trek since 2020. For 2019 trail posts or posts about other things, you can find me at www.sarahs-travels.com.

Posts

The Last Section Part 16: Climbing Mount Katahdin

The Last Section Part 16: Climbing Mount Katahdin

Part 16 of a 188 mile Appalachian Trail section hike in Maine in September, 2023. This post is about day 20 of my hike, the day I climb Mount Katahdin and officially complete the Appalachian Trail!

Apr 4, 2024 : Sarah Lesiecki
The Last Section Part 15: My Last Night on the Appalachian Trail

The Last Section Part 15: My Last Night on the Appalachian Trail

Part 15 of a 188 mile Appalachian Trail section hike in Maine in September, 2023. This post is about day 19 of my hike, my last day of hiking before Mt. Katahdin. It was a 9 mile hike from Abol Pines Campground to The Birches Campsite in Baxter State Park.

Mar 20, 2024 : Sarah Lesiecki
The Last Section Part 14: Anxiety at Abol Pines Campground

The Last Section Part 14: Anxiety at Abol Pines Campground

Part 14 of a 188 mile Appalachian Trail section hike in Maine in September, 2023. This post is the second about day 18 of my hike, when I completed the 100 Mile Wilderness and camped at Abol Pines Campground while sorting out the rules and regulations of Baxter State Park.

Mar 18, 2024 : Sarah Lesiecki
The Last Section Part 13: Out of the 100 Mile Wilderness!

The Last Section Part 13: Out of the 100 Mile Wilderness!

Part 13 of a 188 mile Appalachian Trail section hike in Maine in September, 2023. This post is about day 18 of my hike, from Rainbow Spring Campsite to the end of the 100 Mile Wilderness at Abol Pines Campground.

Mar 4, 2024 : Sarah Lesiecki
The Last Section Part 12: “Flat” Trail and an Unexpected Hiker Encounter

The Last Section Part 12: “Flat” Trail and an Unexpected Hiker Encounter

Part 12 of a 188 mile Appalachian Trail section hike in Maine in September, 2023. This post is about days 16-17 of my hike, from Antlers Campsite to Rainbow Spring Campsite in the 100 Mile Wilderness.

Feb 29, 2024 : Sarah Lesiecki
The Last Section Part 11: Resupply Day in the 100 Mile Wilderness

The Last Section Part 11: Resupply Day in the 100 Mile Wilderness

Part 11 of a 188 mile Appalachian Trail section hike in Maine in September, 2023. This post is about day 15 of my hike, from a stealth tentsite near Crawford Pond Outlet to Antlers Campsite in the 100 mile wilderness!

Feb 27, 2024 : Sarah Lesiecki
The Last Section Part 10: Final Peaks and River Fords Until Katahdin

The Last Section Part 10: Final Peaks and River Fords Until Katahdin

Part 10 of a 188 mile Appalachian Trail section hike in Maine in September, 2023. This post is about day 14 of my hike, from a tentsite between Hay Mountain and White Cap Mountain to a tentsite near Crawford Pond in the 100 mile wilderness!

Feb 10, 2024 : Sarah Lesiecki
The Last Section Part 9: Sun and Rivers in the 100 Mile Wilderness

The Last Section Part 9: Sun and Rivers in the 100 Mile Wilderness

Part 9 of a 188 mile Appalachian Trail section hike in Maine in September, 2023. This post is about days 12-13 of my hike, from a tentsite near Fourth Mountain Bog to a tentsite between Hay Mountain and White Cap Mountain in the 100 mile wilderness!

Feb 5, 2024 : Sarah Lesiecki
The Last Section Part 8: More Changes of Plans

The Last Section Part 8: More Changes of Plans

Part 8 of a 188 mile Appalachian Trail section hike in Maine in September, 2023. This post is about day 11, my second day in the 100 mile wilderness from Long Pond Stream to Fourth Mountain Bog.

Feb 2, 2024 : Sarah Lesiecki
The Last Section Part 7: Into the 100 Mile Wilderness

The Last Section Part 7: Into the 100 Mile Wilderness

Part 7 of a 188 mile Appalachian Trail section hike in Maine in September, 2023. This post is about day 10, my first day of the 100 Mile Wilderness!

Jan 31, 2024 : Sarah Lesiecki