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thetrek.co /3 weeks ago

The Shenandoahs

A Walk in the Park 8/8/26 18.1 miles; Stealth campsite I managed to get a good nights sleep in the shelter last night, perhaps because I had it all to myself. Plus, there was plent...

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thetrek.co /3 weeks ago

Running Down a Dream – West Virginia

Running Into West Virginia Of the 14 states, West Virginia has the shortest stretch of the Appalachian Trail, with only 4 miles along its border.  And now, looking back, it was the...

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thetrek.co /1 day ago

First Day In The Whites

Its a beautiful day for a hike though I'll be heading into the unknown as I contend with the most difficult section of the Appalachian Trail. The post First Day In The Whites appea...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

In The Pine Grove Furnace

I spend the day hiking loads of easy trail and learning a little history along the way. I reach the midpoint of the AT and set off in pursuit of a peaceful campsite. The post In Th...

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thetrek.co /4 days ago

Getting Better Trail Legs in New England

As of September 4th, I’ve finished over 193 miles of the 338 I need to complete the Appalachian Trail.  However, these miles do not include the White Mountains, which have been des...

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thetrek.co /4 days ago

First Day In New Hampshire

My first day hiking in New Hampshire gets me up close and personal with the infamous White Mountains looming high above anything I have on the docket for today. I do a little overt...

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thetrek.co /2 weeks ago

Virginia, Part 2: Waynesboro to Glasgow

8/15/26 20.8 miles; Maupin Field Shelter Let me backtrack for a moment…yesterday, after exiting Shenandoah NP and some ups & downs, including walking by a few cell towers. I me...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Vermont – rivers, mountains and an amber sun

An amber sun The little wooden bridge that leads across the river to our campsite is already warmed a bit by the morning sun. The night was pretty cool for a summer night, so I mad...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Tahoe Rim Trail – An East Rim Bear Scare

There’s something about the experience of a thru-hiker. The familiar bag and tag usually signal to people that you’re off on some grand adventure. Arriving in King’s Beach today, I...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Butterflies, Birds, Bunnies, Bridges, Blazes & The Bigelows

This update is brought to you by the letter ‘B.’ We keep on trekking and living the hiker life on our way to Stratton, Maine. The post Butterflies, Birds, Bunnies, Bridges, Blazes...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

West Virginia Bound

I set a course for West Virginia and encounter the trail conditions so flat they would give ironing boards a run for their money. The post West Virginia Bound appeared first on The...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

The Day Before Mt. Washington

It was my best sleep in weeks. The wind was howling outside, rain tapping the window. Cold air slipped between the loose sash. I lay on a bottom bunk, under my quilt. Warm. And tom...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

New Jersey High Point (Day 103)

Surprisingly, I had a good night’s sleep in the shelter. Since warmer weather arrived, I’ve been sleeping in my tent to keep the bugs away. But last night they seemed to take a bre...

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thetrek.co /3 weeks ago

The Long Trail Day One “An appropriate trail introduction”

The day has finally arrived. My first step is to the hotel breakfast buffet, where I pig out on eggs. Get all that free protein while you can.  As we drive toward the Pine Cobble T...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Northville-Placid Trail Thru-Hike – Preparation, Itinerary, Gear, and Art

In a little over a month, I’ll be setting out on a thru-hike of the Northville-Placid Trail. This will be my first multi-day trip since my thru-hike of the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenw...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

22 Days in: Kennebec Crossing, Raccoon Gangs, and the Bigelows

On our last episode the crew left Monson to continue their walk. Since then a lot has happened over the past ten days  The first day after Shaws we did 10 miles to a shelter where...

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thetrek.co /3 weeks ago

I Usually Skip Breakfast

We were back on trail the next day. The soft bed and blowing fans in Libby Hostel’s “barn” were made for a deep night’s sleep. I woke up without sore knees or back; I could have be...

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thetrek.co /4 weeks ago

Summer Ski Mountains (Day 124)

I hitched back to trail this morning with a couple of other hikers who also stayed at the VFW. I really prefer not to hitchhike alone, so it’s nice to have other people around to c...

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thetrek.co /2 weeks ago

Yapping

This takes the cake for the best trail magic I’ve experienced on trail. So so incredibly generous. This morning they made me an incredible avocado toast with fresh tomatoes and a h...

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thetrek.co /2 days ago

Congratulations to These 2026 Appalachian Trail Finishers (Part 2)

very year, thousands of hopeful thru-hikers set off on a journey of nearly 2,200 miles. The Appalachian Trail stretches from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine...

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thetrek.co /1 week ago

If My Granny Was Running Around in the Woods, I’d Make Her Check in Too

Cindy, our shuttle driver, dropped us off at the end of the driveway of a beautiful New England house. It was lined with a cottage garden filled with a riot of colors.  A decorativ...

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thetrek.co /5 days ago

Saddleback Mountain (Day 148)

The first half of today was relatively flat, and I enjoyed hiking on terrain that wasn’t too rocky or rooty. Day by day, the trail is continuing to ease up on us. Although there ar...

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thetrek.co /2 weeks ago

White Mountain National Forest (Day 133)

There was a surprise thunderstorm overnight, and I woke up in the dark to a lightning flash and water pattering on my tent ceiling. I quickly pulled my trail runners inside to keep...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

1500 Miles from Springer Mountain (Day 112)

My alarm started blaring early this morning, a rare occurrence, to get me up and out of camp promptly. I was staying the night in Falls Village and wanted to arrive as early as pos...

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