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Anyone hike the Appalachian Trail?
Posted on 3/1/15 at 1:19 pm
Posted on 3/1/15 at 1:19 pm
Good friend of mine started the trail today. I could've probably done the trail in my late teens or early twenties but not now. Hope he reaches Maine!! If not, at least he gets to live a dream of his and scratch one off the bucket list.
This post was edited on 3/1/15 at 1:53 pm
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Posted on 3/1/15 at 2:45 pm to dbllung
I grew up right off it and have hiked over 200+ miles, but never a complete section
Around me is mainted by the VT club and piedmont hiking club
Around me is mainted by the VT club and piedmont hiking club
Posted on 3/1/15 at 2:48 pm to dbllung
Nope and never will get the chance unless I hit the lottery.
I'd like to be a section hiker of the PCT.
I'd like to be a section hiker of the PCT.
Posted on 3/1/15 at 2:51 pm to dbllung
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I could've probably done the trail in my late teens or early twenties but not now.
Why not? Unless you are missing a leg I don't see why you'd underestimate yourself.
I met a couple in their 60's on the PCT in Central Oregon. It cam be done if you have the will.
Posted on 3/1/15 at 3:01 pm to dbllung
Hiked all along the TN portion, but haven't hit the trail outside of the state. I believe we've got the highest elevation along the trail which makes for some beautiful scenery.
Good luck to him. IT'll be an incredible adventure
Good luck to him. IT'll be an incredible adventure
Posted on 3/1/15 at 3:03 pm to TRUERockyTop
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. I believe we've got the highest elevation along the trail which makes for some beautiful scenery.
how high are those hills? How long is the TN portion?
Posted on 3/1/15 at 3:04 pm to LSUintheNW
I'm with you on the lottery! My friend is very lucky that he has such an understanding employer!! I would at least like to try a section of it.
Posted on 3/1/15 at 3:08 pm to dbllung
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I would at least like to try a section of it.
I am thinking I'll start using a week of vacation a year to start knocking out portions of the trail. I'll start with Oregon and work North. Plus using days off to knock out 40-50 miles.
Posted on 3/1/15 at 3:14 pm to LSUintheNW
It get's up to 6600 ft along some portions. Close to Clingmans dome look out tower. They're a lot more than hills in some spots, but nothing like out west.
ETA: The trail is close to 300 miles in East TN
ETA: The trail is close to 300 miles in East TN
This post was edited on 3/1/15 at 3:21 pm
Posted on 3/1/15 at 3:17 pm to dbllung
I read that most hikers on the AT are college aged, recently divorced, or retired. All of us in between have too much trouble taking off work for 5-6 months.
I may start making plans to hike the GSMNP portion of it in the next few years. That should only take a few weeks.
Also, take a look at the Ozark Highland Trail in Arkansas.
I may start making plans to hike the GSMNP portion of it in the next few years. That should only take a few weeks.
Also, take a look at the Ozark Highland Trail in Arkansas.
Posted on 3/1/15 at 3:18 pm to TRUERockyTop
Looked it up...287.9.
Nice job.
Nice job.
Posted on 3/1/15 at 3:34 pm to LSUintheNW
Beautiful terrain and wildlife along the way. Hard to beat the views of East TN/West NC/ SW VA areas once you cross the Mississippi.
ETA: This coming from a west coast guy
ETA: This coming from a west coast guy
This post was edited on 3/1/15 at 3:36 pm
Posted on 3/1/15 at 6:13 pm to dbllung
Hope he has good insulation for this early of a start. Plus with all the ice that area got it could be interesting.
I've hiked some of it on the Franconia Ridge in New Hampshire. They don't believe in switchbacks there. Some of it is scrambling up and under rocks.
I've hiked some of it on the Franconia Ridge in New Hampshire. They don't believe in switchbacks there. Some of it is scrambling up and under rocks.
Posted on 3/1/15 at 6:42 pm to dbllung
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started the trail today.
Does he have a trail journal online?
I like reading about the AT
Posted on 3/1/15 at 8:06 pm to TRUERockyTop
Is that picture of Mount Mitchell?
Posted on 3/1/15 at 8:07 pm to dbllung
I'm hiking a portion of it this spring. And another portion of it this summer.
Posted on 3/1/15 at 8:08 pm to dbllung
Blue Velvet did. He is banned right now though
Posted on 3/1/15 at 8:20 pm to dbllung
My neighbor did it. He was laid off, wasn't married, no kids, and decided to give it a go.
He finished the trail, and his previous employer ended up hiring him back.
He finished the trail, and his previous employer ended up hiring him back.
Posted on 3/1/15 at 8:44 pm to Nodust
Posted on 3/1/15 at 8:54 pm to TRUERockyTop
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Beautiful terrain and wildlife along the way.
Very true. And you better have a good walking stick with you. You will definitely encounter lots of timber rattlers and copperheads.
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