Timothy Pluta

When I was 7 years old, my family took a trip not far from where the Appalachian Trail begins. From that moment on I have always wanted to be a thru-hiker. In 2015 I accomplished my oldest childhood dream of thru‑hiking the Appalachian Trail - 2,189.2 miles from Georgia to Maine. Since then, one dream has remained: the Triple Crown of Hiking. This year, I take the next step - the Pacific Crest Trail. Follow me as I chase 8000 miles of hiking!

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3 AT Lessons I’ll Need on the PCT

3 AT Lessons I’ll Need on the PCT

3 Lessons from 2,189.2 miles on the Appalachian Trail.

Feb 7, 2026 : Timothy Pluta
Dreams of mile 7878

Dreams of mile 7878

Ten years is a long time. Looking back, it feels like a blink. Which reminds me how quickly the present will pass too. Life is short. Life is fleeting. Attempting a thru‑hike is a blessing, no matter the outcome.

Jan 20, 2026 : Timothy Pluta
The 3 Most Important Lessons From The Trail

The 3 Most Important Lessons From The Trail

I've made it 470 miles on the Appalachian Trail thus far. I've had great days, bad days, and everything in between. I felt as if I prepared both

May 14, 2015 : Timothy Pluta
Dreams & Mile 137.3

Dreams & Mile 137.3

Sitting on a bench at the Nantahala Outdoor Center, thinking back on the past few weeks, I can't help but smile from ear to ear. All those years of

Mar 24, 2015 : Timothy Pluta
Excitement and the Possibility of Life: Otherwise Known as Leaving for the AT

Excitement and the Possibility of Life: Otherwise Known as Leaving for the AT

In just a few hours from now, I will live out my childhood dream. How can I possibly explain all the emotions I’m experiencing as I pack away my

Mar 2, 2015 : Timothy Pluta
Katahdin? Be where your feet are.

Katahdin? Be where your feet are.

Seven out of ten people fail to finish a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Completing this trail is a grueling challenge that will test a person up

Feb 12, 2015 : Timothy Pluta
5 Hopes & 5 fears About My 2015 Thru-hike

5 Hopes & 5 fears About My 2015 Thru-hike

I’ve gotten quite a few questions about my upcoming thru-hike, many of which are par for the course when sharing such plans with friends and family.

Jan 21, 2015 : Timothy Pluta
Prepared?

Prepared?

“To know, is to know that you know nothing. That is the meaning of true knowledge” – Socrates I’ve gone public. Everyone knows I am ACTUALLY really

Jan 9, 2015 : Timothy Pluta
Chasing my Appalachian Trail Dream

Chasing my Appalachian Trail Dream

Roots Its funny how looking back on one’s life there are certain memories that stand out as if burned into the mind and never to be forgotten. When

Dec 20, 2014 : Timothy Pluta