#appalachiantrail

An Empty Soul and Clear Slate on the Appalachian Trail

An Empty Soul and Clear Slate on the Appalachian Trail

Day 24- 9 Miles today from Sassafras Gap Shelter to Brown Fork Shelter, 2,516 Feet Up, 3,117 Feet down, Total 207 AT miles   Bubble Bust or Butt? If this...

Apr 6, 2025 : Jon
The LONG Climb Uphill on the Appalachian Trail

The LONG Climb Uphill on the Appalachian Trail

Day 23- 8 Miles today from Rufus Morgan Shelter to Sassafras Gap Shelter, 3,323 Feet Up, 1,066 Feet down, Total 198 AT miles   The Simple Pleasures We Take for...

Apr 4, 2025 : Jon
Going Downhill Can be Harder than Uphill on the Appalachian Trail

Going Downhill Can be Harder than Uphill on the Appalachian Trail

Day 22- 11 Miles today from Cold Spring Shelter to Rufus Morgan Shelter, 1,654 Feet Up, 4,482 Feet down, Total 190 AT miles   On the Trail Again It took...

Mar 31, 2025 : Jon
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
What A Long Strange Trip Its Been on the Appalachian Trail

What A Long Strange Trip Its Been on the Appalachian Trail

Day 21- 5.7 miles today Wayah bald to Cold Springs shelter Gap, 1138Feet Up 1555 Feet down, Total 179 AT miles We started out last year from Pawling NY with...

Mar 29, 2025 : Jon
Let’s make introductions

Let’s make introductions

…or a brief study in the making of a wanderer.  I'm currently sitting in a coffee shop in Greenville, SC en route to Amicalola Falls State Park. In less than...

Mar 28, 2025 : Allie Lyrica
The Journey Continues: Conquering the Approach Trail

The Journey Continues: Conquering the Approach Trail

  A Fresh Start at Amicalola Lodge      The second day of our adventure began with the soft glow of morning light filtering through the windows of the lodge. After

Mar 23, 2025 : Joshua Spellman
My “Through” Hike: After 50 Years, My Eyes are Still on Katahdin

My “Through” Hike: After 50 Years, My Eyes are Still on Katahdin

On Mother’s Day, May 11, 1975, my mother and sister dropped me off at Nimblewill Gap, 2 miles short of Springer Mountain. My eyes were on Mount Katahdin. Grinding to...

Mar 14, 2025 : Anniversary and The Historian
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
How I Failed my First Attempt in the Whites

How I Failed my First Attempt in the Whites

Day 1 June 2 Living in North Carolina, I feel that our mountains aren’t as intimidating as those in New Hampshire. Beautiful but vastly different. We arrived in Boston, where...

Feb 27, 2025 : Crayon