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Steph D

Hello friends! My name is Steph D and I'm an avid hiker from the flat prairie lands of central Illinois. No longer content to live vicariously through the trail blogs of other hikers, I'm hitting the trail solo in April 2019 at Springer Mountain, Georgia and heading north towards Katahdin, Maine. I'm somewhat overpacked, a bit under-practiced, and more than a little afraid of being attacked by shelter mice. Exciting times lay ahead and I'll be keeping it real - so follow along on my AT journey!

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Steph’s AT Hike, Days 21-25: Near Fontana Dam to Bluff Mtn

Steph’s AT Hike, Days 21-25: Near Fontana Dam to Bluff Mtn

Overview of days 21-25 of Steph’s Appalachian Trail hike, from near Fontana Dam to Bluff Mountain, NC.

May 11, 2019 : Steph D
Steph’s AT Hike Days 14-20: Franklin, NC, to Fontana Dam

Steph’s AT Hike Days 14-20: Franklin, NC, to Fontana Dam

Trail journal from Days 14-20 on the AT: Franklin, NC to Fontana Dam

Apr 28, 2019 : Steph D
Steph’s AT Hike: Days Nine to 13

Steph’s AT Hike: Days Nine to 13

Trail journals from days 9-13 of Steph’s AT hike, from Unicoi Gap to Franklin, NC.

Apr 25, 2019 : Steph D
Steph’s AT Hike Days 5-8: From Woody Gap to Hiawassee, GA

Steph’s AT Hike Days 5-8: From Woody Gap to Hiawassee, GA

A trail journal of days five through eight of Steph’s AT hike, from Woody Gap to Hiawassee, GA.

Apr 19, 2019 : Steph D
Steph’s AT Hike, Days Two to Four: Rain, Hail, Critters

Steph’s AT Hike, Days Two to Four: Rain, Hail, Critters

Overview of Days 2, 3, and 4 on Steph’s AT hike - including rain, hail, and critters.

Apr 13, 2019 : Steph D
Steph’s AT Hike, Day One: Approach Trail to Springer Mountain

Steph’s AT Hike, Day One: Approach Trail to Springer Mountain

Steph’s first day on the trail, from Amicalola Falls State Park to Springer Mountain shelter via the Approach Trail.

Apr 10, 2019 : Steph D
Preparing for My Journey on the Appalachian Trail: Part I

Preparing for My Journey on the Appalachian Trail: Part I

Soon to be thru-hiker Steph Dawson introduces herself and discusses her upcoming hike, gear tests, and lightening up her pack load.

Mar 31, 2019 : Steph D