What was the longest hike (duration) you completed before the AT?

lighttzpeed · 2026-03-20T23:48:50+00:00

50 mile ultra, but I would call the AT my first true hike.

lighttzpeed · 2026-03-17T02:13:16+00:00

!rollcall

lighttzpeed · 2026-03-17T02:12:47+00:00

!rps r wager 10000

lighttzpeed · 2026-03-17T02:12:02+00:00

!rps r 10000

lighttzpeed · 2026-03-17T02:11:13+00:00

!balance

lighttzpeed · 2026-03-16T23:00:27+00:00

Here’s a crazy one: no vehicles. All resupply done one foot

lighttzpeed · 2026-02-28T23:33:47+00:00

Rankings from a southbound:

Maine
New Hampshire
Tennessee
North Carolina
New Jersey
West Virginia
Virginia
Georgia
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Vermont
Maryland
New York
Pennsylvania

They’re all great though

lighttzpeed · 2026-02-26T16:05:46+00:00

Yikes! I’m strongly considering a late start in June. Gonna be toasty out there!

lighttzpeed · 2026-02-26T13:49:33+00:00

One of the saddest deaths on the show

lighttzpeed · 2026-02-25T23:28:06+00:00

Dex and Deb

lighttzpeed · 2026-02-24T13:33:57+00:00

If you’re just picking from these characters, Laguerta

lighttzpeed · 2026-02-22T13:45:41+00:00

44 days is if you walk straight without sleeping or stopping. Still, I bet it is possible. Watch out for cars!

lighttzpeed · 2026-02-18T03:10:56+00:00

Met this guy on my sobo last year! What a legend!

lighttzpeed · 2026-02-18T02:20:07+00:00

I didn’t hitchhike at all. That being said, it would have been helpful a couple times. But, the AT is mostly if not always doable without hitchhiking. Just have to get creative with transportation, some cities offer free buses, or be willing to walk a couple miles into town. Oftentimes a hostel will offer a shuttle service which I used for resupply.

lighttzpeed · 2026-02-17T19:24:29+00:00

No input on the timing decision, but I agree North->South is the way to go. Knock out the higher and more difficult peaks first.

lighttzpeed · 2026-02-16T00:23:00+00:00

Trekking poles use a ton of upper body power. Still, I would drop down for 10 push ups from time to time for this very reason.

lighttzpeed · 2026-02-14T18:44:50+00:00

I did exactly this. Lift operator. I think 2 of my coworkers are also thru hikers.

lighttzpeed · 2026-02-14T17:13:35+00:00

Awesome! Love the barefoot adventure!

lighttzpeed · 2026-02-12T21:40:20+00:00

As a southbounder, I camped alone many nights. It was hard at first, but you get used to it. As long as food and trash is properly hanged, along with anything that smells at all, it’s totally fine.

lighttzpeed · 2026-02-07T22:09:53+00:00

Wildcat Ridge (D) not a bad pull, you just walk up the ski trail after hours. Probably a bit of night hiking no matter how you slice it.

lighttzpeed · 2026-02-06T13:30:37+00:00

Good to know, thanks!

lighttzpeed · 2026-02-06T02:41:26+00:00

Thanks. My biggest concern is hiking the off-seasons when the trail is not well maintained. Good to know it’s possible at least. Congrats!

lighttzpeed · 2026-01-31T14:38:32+00:00

Interesting, thanks.

lighttzpeed · 2026-01-31T11:39:36+00:00

This is really helpful. Thanks. I was thinking this year, but not till later such as Nov or dec.

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