The hike to Maine from Springer Mountain in Georgia is 2,176 miles. Hikers are well on their way there or well on their way to getting started.
Many start their hike at the end of March. Backpacks, hiking shoes, hand warmers seem like fitting items for thousands who attempt this long journey.
Everyone must keep in mind preparations are key to surviving six months into the wilderness.
Many have tried and failed. But also many have tried and also made it.
A lot of hikers get trail names for their journey. The trail names play into their character, their commitment to hiking a 2,176 mile hike.
White paint on trees indicate a white blaze. The Appalachian Trail runs through fourteen states. A white blaze is visible on trees along this trail in all fourteen states.
The Appalachian trail twists through mountainous regions. Many hikers write about their journey.
Revisit an old article about Paul V. Stutzman's hike through the entire Appalachian Trail.
http://www.examiner.com/article/hiking-through-a-hiker-s-journey-on-the-....
And also check out his book "Hiking Through: Finding Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail". Please click on the following link,
http://www.examiner.com/article/hiking-through-a-hiker-s-journey-on-the-....
To learn more about Paul V. Stutzman's journey please visit http://www.hikingthrough.com.
A lot of hikers only hike part of the Applachian Trail. The full six months into the wilderness can prove to be too much for many. Nonetheless this is an exciting journey for all those who do try.
Another article to revisit is http://www.examiner.com/article/hiking-springer-mountain-georgia, this article was written in 2010. So much can be rediscovered by re-reading this article.
The Appalachian Trail is an adventure. It is a life changing journey many hikers treasure forever.
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