Trail Update

Into Hot Springs

Into Hot Springs

Day 42 Walnut Mountain Shelter to Hot Springs 13.1 miles - AT mile 275.2 Card of the day - The Tower Today we go to town, and I for one...

Apr 23, 2024 : Craigen “Cool Breeze” Smith
100 Miles!!!

100 Miles!!!

AT day 19 Carter Creek Gap to Franklin, NC Woke up at 5 am in my tent at Carter Creek Gap. It was cold, 30s, but I had to pee....

Apr 22, 2024 : Tara Lange
Hiker Challenge Section 5 – Day 1: The Woods Awaken!

Hiker Challenge Section 5 – Day 1: The Woods Awaken!

A week of rain Section 5 of the Hiker Challenge covered 29 miles, going from mile 117 to mile 146. On Saturday, I went 14 miles, camping at a local...

Apr 22, 2024 : Richard Murray
Week 1- Keep Calm and Carry On

Week 1- Keep Calm and Carry On

Well it’s done and over with, the beginning. Don’t they say starting is the hardest part? Well, I disagree. I think it’s the part in-between the start and the knowing....

Apr 22, 2024 : Riley Simpson
Rest Days in Helen, Hiawassee, and the Sheeter

Rest Days in Helen, Hiawassee, and the Sheeter

Day 10 in Helen Georgia We planned to eat all the things, but found ourselves struggling to eat.  We ordered lots of food, but found that we couldn't eat it. ...

Apr 22, 2024 : Tara Lange
2024-04-22 Day 1 of Finsterre

2024-04-22 Day 1 of Finsterre

Off on a solo walk to the Ends of The Earth So it’s just me on the trail now. A little trepidation, a lot of excitement in wandering on my...

Apr 22, 2024 : John Rutkowski III
Live the Dash (Day 21-32)

Live the Dash (Day 21-32)

Pro-tips Here are a few pro-tips I’ve learned since being on trail: 1. Hang your bear bag as soon as you get to camp or else you’re not going to...

Apr 22, 2024 : Kay Allan
Day 33: Rivers of Sleeve Water and Not Fine Bucks

Day 33: Rivers of Sleeve Water and Not Fine Bucks

Reluctant Morning I did not sleep well. My phone was across the room because the power station was there and I think knowing that I couldn't easily check the time...

Apr 22, 2024 : Morgan Schmidt
Day 8 – A Short Hike on the Appalachian Trail

Day 8 – A Short Hike on the Appalachian Trail

Day 8 Start: Neels Gap End: Baggs Creek Gap Miles Hiked: 4.2 Total Miles on AT: 35.5   Today included a morning of rushing and a half day of hiking....

Apr 22, 2024 : Jen Brown
Welcome to Georgia, Here’s Your Norovirus: Week One

Welcome to Georgia, Here’s Your Norovirus: Week One

I'm discovering you're never going to know the main theme of a trail blog till you make it through a whole week. Will it be the nerves of starting this...

Apr 22, 2024 : Florencia Loncan