Appalachian Trail Blog

Reflections on the Eve of a Thru hike

Reflections on the Eve of a Thru hike

Well folks, it won't be long now and I'll be stepping off at Amicalola Falls. It finally started to feel real just this past week. I've been planning and taking...

Apr 6, 2025 : Short Shorts
My Ultralight Gear Journey

My Ultralight Gear Journey

On the Appalachian Trail I finally achieved the sub 10lb base weight of my dreams with a tiny little Pa’lante pack. Every time someone would mention how small my pack...

Mar 29, 2025 : Scorpion Queen
Who is Crayon?

Who is Crayon?

HI! My name is Molly, aka Crayon. I am a teacher in North Carolina. I have been hiking since 2020. I started my first hiking trip in the rain at...

Feb 27, 2025 : Crayon
Let’s Talk AT Gear!

Let’s Talk AT Gear!

The closer I get to starting my AT thru hike, the more I get asked about what gear I'm taking for this or that. I love gear talk so I...

Feb 1, 2025 : Short Shorts
100 Mile Wilderness

100 Mile Wilderness

Day 168 Monson To Long Pond Stream Lean-to -- AT Daily Miles 15.1; AT Total Miles 2097.8 Airhead and I were able to finally leave Shaw’s after a triple zero. We...

Sep 1, 2024 : Jeff McCorkle
Almost There!

Almost There!

Day 162 Pond Camp To Caratunk ME -- AT Daily Miles 3.6; AT Total Miles 2046.0 I had a great night's sleep listening to the thunderstorm. The rain was really heavy...

Aug 24, 2024 : Jeff McCorkle
2000 Miles!

2000 Miles!

Day 157 Rangely ME To Poplar Ridge Lean-to - AT Daily Miles 10.7; AT Total Miles 1987.5 I listened to it rain all night. I was so happy to be dry...

Aug 21, 2024 : Jeff McCorkle
Maine Isn’t Easy But I am Happy to Be Here

Maine Isn’t Easy But I am Happy to Be Here

Day 150 Route 2 To Gentian Pond Shelter -- AT Daily Miles 11.8; AT Total Miles 1910.7 You know it was a hard day when everyone is trying to give it...

Aug 17, 2024 : Jeff McCorkle
Finishing the Whites

Finishing the Whites

Day 145 Lake Of The Clouds To Gorham NH -- AT Daily Miles 14.0; AT Total Miles 1877.8 It wasn’t a very good night sleep in the bunkroom. I think there...

Aug 12, 2024 : Jeff McCorkle
Whites here I Come!

Whites here I Come!

Day 138 Hikers Welcome Hostel To Kinsman Notch -- AT Daily Miles 9.5; AT Total Miles 1807.8 I didn’t sleep great in the bunkhouse, but I never do. That’s just part...

Aug 12, 2024 : Jeff McCorkle