Appalachian Trail
I began section-hiking the Appalachian Trail on October 12, 2007. The Appalachian Trail, or simply The A.T., is a marked hiking trail in the eastern United States, extending between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. Along the way, the trail also passes through the states of North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire.
Appalachian Trail Miles Completed: 1660 of 2190 (75%)
May 23-26, 2024 : Vt. 9 (Woodford, VT) to Mad Tom Notch Trailhead [45.6 miles]
November 21-22 2021 : North Adams, MA to Vt. 9 (Woodford, VT) with Caroline [18.4 miles]
June 19-27, 2018 : Fahnestock State Park to North Adams, MA [168.2 miles]
October 5-9, 2016 : Warwick Turnpike to Fahnestock State Park [61.6 miles] with Jeb Bonner
October 2015 - Video - Flight and hiking the A.T. with Jeb Bonner
October 14-19, 2015 : Fox Gap to Warwick Turnpike with Jeb Bonner [75.8 miles]
November 23-25, 2013 - Video - flight to Pennsylvania and hiking the Appalachian Trail
November 23-25, 2013 : PA 309 to Smith Gap Rd; Wind Gap to Fox Gap with Justin Estes [34.8 miles]
November 16-18, 2012 : Duncannon, PA to the 501 Shelter with Jeff Powell [46.2 miles]
November 10-13, 2011 : Fayetteville, PA to Duncannon, PA [64.8 miles] with Justin Estes
February 18-20, 2011 : Compton Gap Trail to Bears Den Hostel with Jeff Powell [37.5 miles]
November 6-10, 2009 : Rockfish Gap to Big Meadows Campground with David Jenerick [61.7 miles]
June 11-13, 2009 : Daleville, VA to the James River [56.7 miles]
April 25-27, 2009 : Virginia 42 to Daleville, VA with David Jenerick [52.3 miles]
January 1-2, 2009 : Virginia 635 to Virginia 42 with David Jenerick and Gary White [20.6 miles]
November 7-10, 2008 : Virginia 606 to Virginia 635 [43.6 miles]
October 9-12, 2008 : Mt. Rogers NRA to Virginia 606 [74.5 miles]
September 11-14, 2008 : Damascus to Mt. Rogers NRA [63.8 miles]
August 14-16, 2008 : Dennis Cove to Damascus, VA [50.2 miles]
May 29 - June 1, 2008 : Tanyard Gap to Erwin, TN [62.1 miles]
April 23-25, 2008 : Pigeon River to Tanyard Gap [40.2 miles]
March 27-29, 2008 : Newfound Gap to Pigeon River with Corey Chambers [44.2 miles]
February 7-9, 2008 : Fontana Dam to Newfound Gap with Shannon Banks [40.7 miles]
January 17-20, 2008 : Winding Stair Gap to Fontana Dam [56.3 miles]
December 27-29, 2007 : Dicks Creek to Winding Stair [40.0 miles]
November 8-11, 2007 : Neels Gap to Dicks Creek Gap with Tom Campbell [36.1 miles]
October 12-14, 2007 : Amicalola Falls to Neels Gap [39.3 miles]
Facts about the Appalachian Trail:
Length: 2,181 miles
It takes approximately 5 million footsteps to walk the entire length of the Trail
Lowest elevation: 124 feet (Bear Mountain Bridge over the Hudson River in NY)
Highest elevation: 6,625 feet (Clingmans Dome in Tennessee)
The Trail was completed in 1937
Elevation change: 90 miles
Hazards: severe weather, American black bear, wild boar, Lyme disease, steep grades, limited water, poison ivy, and venomous snakes
From 1936 to 1969 only 61 people completed the Trail
Ten people completed the Trail in 1970
About 30 people have hiked the Trail three or more times
"Northbounders" hike from Springer Mountain to Katahdin in one continuous journey; they represent more than 65% of the hikers who complete the entire Trail.
"Southbounders" hike from Katahdin to Springer Mountain in one continuous journey; they represent 10% of the hikers who complete the entire Trail.
"Flip-floppers" complete the Trail in one trip, but with an alternate itinerary; they make up about 5% of the hikers who complete the entire Trail.
"Section-hikers" complete the Trail in more than one trip; they represent about 20% of the hikers who complete the entire Trail.
488 people completed the Trail in 2006 (334 Northbounders, 28 Southbounders, 25 Flip-floppers, and 101 Section-hikers)