Appalachian Trail section hikes

Appalachian Trail section hikes

A Section Hiker’s Guide to the Hundred Mile Wilderness

by Jeff Ryan on August 25, 2019 Permalink

The northernmost stretch of the Appalachian Trail winds 114 miles from the last trail town Monson, Maine to the summit of Katahdin. Read more…
5 Great Appalachian Trail Hikes

by Jeff Ryan on February 6, 2019 Permalink

Looking to hike for a week or two on America’s oldest multi-state trail? Here are a few section hikes to consider. I’m often asked “What’s your favorite section of the AT?” or a slight variation, “If I wanted to do a section of the AT, what would you recommend?” After dispensing with the usual disclaimers (hiking experience levels, how long you plan to be out, etc.), I have to say these are my top five sections from the twenty-eight I hiked to complete the trail. Read more…

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