My most recent road trip intersected with the Appalachian Trail. The AT (which is what you call it if you want to sound cool) stretches 2,190 miles (3,524 km) across fouteen states from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mt. Katahdin in Maine.
The Appalachian Trail
Love road trips
Aren’t they great fun?
Yes!
I saw the movie, A Walk in the Woods, and then read the book. That was my first introduction to the difficulty of hiking that trail. The book was better, by the way. 🙂
I’ve only read the book. I was on a plane and laughed so hard, that I drew attention to myself.
Understood.
I’ve watched a couple of YouTube videos of hikers doing this trail…wow!!!
I’ve met a few people doing it. I give them a lot of credit.
A lot of lot! That is a long hike!
I think the challenge is as much mental as physical.
At the top of my bucket list is to hike part of this trail. 😊
I’ve done parts of it in the White Mountains. It’s beautiful there.
Wow thank you for the introduction of this trail..it seemed that i am the only one who is not familiar (judging on the comment)..lol
Oh, you’re just reading the Americans’ comments. I’m sure there are lots of readers hearing about the AT for the first time.
Ahhhh agree…🙂
I’m so happy to hear you had the same reaction I did to Bill Bryson’s book! I laughed so hard all the way through. He is so funny. Great read. This is a cool picture too Chris! Makes me want to hit the trail! I hope it’s a great day.
Thank you, Sandra. My dream used to be to cycle across the US. I did some long multi-state tours but never across the whole country. What do say? You and your family want in on this one?
We’ll follow your progress in the RV that we are daydreaming of purchasing “someday.” We will cheer you on and keep you hydrated, Chris! That’s our dream, to cross country RV the US. Multi-state tours sound amazing! What an accomplishment. My beach cruiser wouldn’t get me far I suspect. 😉
That’s a deal. With you guys following in the RV, I get a hot shower every night. I don’t know, that could be your thing…to ride a beach cruiser across the US.
so cool!!
Thank you
My son’s friend from high school did the whole trail! She is a fabulous hiker! She loved it!
That’s awesome. People tend to either do it when their young or in retirement.
Oooo! Road trips! I’m glad you took the travel route into nature and fresh air!
Me too. Thank you, Kally.
Now that is a walk in the woods!
Ha ha ha. True. A very long walk.
I love the Appalachian Trail! It was one of my favorite places to explore when I lived in North Carolina. I would love to someday travel the entire trail.
The AT is legendary. I’ve also done sections but in the White Mountains. My dream has been to cycle across the US. Maybe someday we’ll each get to realize our dreams.
Have you ever been tempted to walk the AT yourself?
Once very briefly. lol