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Week 15: Elated on the Appalachian Trail — Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

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Considering an Appalachian Trail thru-hike, or curious about trail life? You’re in the right place! This post continues our journey with week-by-week insights into trail life. Hi! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband, Barrett, and I completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail! 🥳 I journaled daily on the trail. Now, every month, I post another week […]

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Appalachian Trail Electronics, Navigation & Hygiene Gear: What We Actually Carried

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NOTE: This post is part of a comprehensive Appalachian Trail thru-hike gear guide.If you have arrived here but would like to see all the other categories, start here. Hi there! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband Barrett and I completed a full Appalachian Trail thru-hike, covering the entire trail across 14 states in 32 weeks. When

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Appalachian Trail Journal Week 14: Shenandoah, Rain, Milestones & Setbacks

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Considering an Appalachian Trail thru-hike, or curious about trail life? You’re in the right place! This post continues our journey with week-by-week insights into trail life. Hi! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband, Barrett, and I completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail! 🥳 I journaled daily on the trail; these entries make up a monthly AT

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Appalachian Trail Journal Week 13: 800 Miles, Virginia Views & Big Decisions

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Considering an Appalachian Trail thru-hike or intrigued by trail life? You’re in the right place—this post continues my thru-hike journal of our journey with weekly trail insights. Hi! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband, Barrett, and I completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail! 🥳 I journaled daily on the trail, and now I’m releasing a new

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Week 12 of Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Seeing a Podiatrist and Facing a Flip

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Considering an Appalachian Trail thru-hike? Or perhaps intrigued by trail life? You’re in the right place! This post continues our journey, giving insight into what life on the trail is like week by week. Hi! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband, Barrett, and I completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail! 🥳 I journaled daily on the

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Week 11 of Our Appalachian Trail Hike: Heat, New Shoes & Virginia Miles

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Considering an Appalachian Trail thru-hike? Or perhaps intrigued by trail life? You’re in the right place! This post continues our journey, giving insight into what life on the trail is like week by week. Hi! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband, Barrett, and I completed an Appalachian Trail thru-hike! 🥳 I journaled daily on the trail; these entries

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Week 10 Appalachian Trail Hike Journal: Foot Pain, Swimming & 600 Miles

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Considering an Appalachian Trail thru-hike? Or perhaps intrigued by trail life? You’re in the right place! This post continues our journey, giving insight into what life on the trail is like week by week. Hi! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband, Barrett, and I completed an Appalachian Trail thru-hike! 🥳 I journaled daily on the trail; these entries

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Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Week 9 – Grayson Highlands Ponies & Longhorns

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Thinking about an Appalachian Trail thru-hike? Or maybe you’re just curious what it actually feels like out there on the trail? Either way, you’ve come to the right place! Hi! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband, Barrett, and I completed an Appalachian Trail thru-hike! 🥳 I journaled every day while on trail, and those entries are now being

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McAfee Knob Hike: A Guide to the Iconic Appalachian Trail View

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If you haven’t experienced the McAfee Knob hike yet, get ready for an incredible adventure. Located in central Virginia, this trail is about 20 minutes northwest of Roanoke. It is very popular for both day hikers and backpackers. I’m a big fan of hiking, backpacking, and camping, so I frequently check out different trails and

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AT Thru-Hike: How Long Does It Take to Hike The Appalachian Trail?

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Are you planning to tackle a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail? Hi! I’m Cindy of Cinders Travels, and the Locals Know Best podcast. In 2022, my husband Barrett and I completed our very own Appalachian Trail thru-hikes. A thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail offers unique experiences, spectacular views, and ample opportunities for personal growth. Whether

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