The Appalachian Trail is full of magic. It happens often enough that hikers created the term “Trail Magic.” Trail Magic can be something as simple as a cooler packed with cold soda and candy. Other times fresh fruit. It might be jugs of filtered water in parts where water is scarce. It’s all magic. They ...

When I tell someone that I hiked the Appalachian Trail, their face becomes more and more shocked. They are surprised when I tell them I hiked it all at once, that it took six months, and that I hiked it alone. But one of the more unique experiences I encountered was hitch-hiking. The fact that ...

While the main focus of the Appalachian Trail is hiking, it’s important to take time for a break. Some of my greatest Trail memories involve the days where I wasn’t hiking at all. That’s why “Zero Days” or days when you hike zero miles, are a necessity for several reasons. 1. Your Body Needs A ...

For other Tales From The Trail, please read my previous posts here and here.  In March 2013, I decided to hike the Appalachian Trail alone. I hiked North-Bound. My hike started on Springer Mountain, Georgia, and ended on Mount Katahdin, Maine. I began on March 26th and ended on September 30th. There are many stories from my 6-month ...