r/AppalachianTrail

Beware of an emotionally unstable man that goes by Foxfire. There have been multiple incidents of him getting aggressive and borderline violent, including creeping on women and making them uncomfortable. He has a problem with alcohol that exasperates his growing issues. He also has an annoying habit of leaving graffiti on previously untouched and beautiful lookouts (symbols that spell out “I love you” that he also has tattooed on his body). If you see him avoid him and don’t camp in his vicinity. His last known whereabout was up on Mount Moosilauke heading north.

I bailed out two hikers today who put their unused hut reservations in my name in case I learned of thru or section hikers who could use them

least they go to waste

if you know anyone hiking in the Whites right now and they are camping near Lonesome Lake hut but would like two hots and a cot instead

have them connect with me and I'll transfer to their names

I am doing a short section hike next week, flying into Asheville and back out a bit later. I’ll need a ride to Erwin TN and back from Hot Springs NC. I’ve used uber to get to the trail in the past, so I already scheduled my rides. But now I’m nervous no drivers will come out to Hot Springs for my journey back to the airport and wonder if I should look into alternative methods just in case. Thanks!

I am planning backpack between St John's Ledges in Connecticut and Mount Algo. When I check Gaia versis All Trail. Gaia says 5.4 miles and 1500 feet elevation. All Trails says 9.4m and 2500 feet elevation gain.

Generally speaking which have you found more accurate. Thanks.

I created routes on the web version of FarOut, thinking they would sync with the FarOut app. It doesn't and it doesn't appear there is a way to manually sync.

If I'm incorrect, please let me know how to sync them.

If I'm correct, please FarOut, fix this. Data should sync between the to platforms.

I am getting ready to leave on a 4 day, 3 night hike with 4 friends and am wondering on the current water conditions at Hemlock Springs Campsite, Dennytown Road Campsite, and RPH Shelter. Last year we did the section north of there and had a few dry/very little water camps. Any current insight would be most appreciated.

Hi all,

I’m a decently experienced backpacker. I’m looking for trails in Southeast USA that have good elevation gain like 3k+ (not a huge requirement). More importantly, I love hiking/camping along a creek, especially in tandem with elevation gain. I’ve done good stuff in Nantahala and around the georgia section of the AT

Please throw in some good recommendations for trails under 17 miles round trip that fall into such category.

Thank you!

A few weeks ago, I switched to a new pair of underwear (Walmart brand) because the ones I were wearing (Exofficio) got too loose on me. A day or two after that, I noticed that my balls would feel sore after a day of hiking. I went commando the next day and the soreness went away. I then went back to wearing the same underwear (Walmart brand) and had no issues until now (a few weeks later).

I went commando yesterday and today and they still hurt after a few hours of hiking. They also seemed a little swollen when I looked at them. However, when I was in town, even with walking around, I didn’t notice any discomfort and they didn’t feel swollen anymore.

Has anyone experienced anything like this? I’m guessing I should switch back to a higher-quality pair of underwear?

In 2024 I hiked from GA to harpers ferry (roughly half way). I only planned to do half and by the end, I was beating myself up for not planning and preparing to do the rest. Next may, I will be moving and logistically it seems like a good opportunity to finish my hike.

I'm wondering if starting at the beginning or middle of May would lend itself to a flip flop of beginning in Maine or whether picking back up in harpers ferry would be best for weather and such.

Would love any thoughts you all have!

At some point in an AT memoir, I read that the thing most likely to kill you on the Appalachian Trail was not a deranged psychopath, not a bear, but a virus transmitted by dried up mouse poop. And there are mice in every shelter, so be careful where you sleep! (As I write this, it sounds like Bill Bryson, so it was almost certainly “A Walk in the Woods.”) I accepted it as gospel, and I relayed the anecdote to other people.

In the nearly 20 years since I’ve read this, I’ve never heard of this virus since. Soooo…have there been any deaths from people inhaling a virus transmitted by dried up mouse poop on the AT? Or even anyone getting sick from this? Was this all a made-up fever dream?

Deciding to flip flop last min. I will be in Maine next week. Is there anyone hiking in Baxter state park that would allow me to accompany them with their permit into the park? I would verrrrrry much appreciate that blessing I did not realize how hard it was to get a permit.

If the Roadless Rule is rescinded, we lose the last untouched places that still exist in this country. Educate yourself and contact your representatives, or every last corner of forest gets logged.

I keep hearing stories of thru-hikers whose feet got noticeably larger along the trail, so much so that they had to size-up their shoes. How far into the hike do you notice this?

Hello! I'm way out in AZ wanting to make plans to hike on the applachian trail. However, I'm not really wanting to do the full trail (not realistic for me at the moment). I would like to just make some plans to hike a 4-11 mile hike somewhere on the trail starting from a nearby town or city. I was thinking about traveling to a city or town where the appalachian trail runs through and starting there. I also want to find a group or meetup that I can join and hike with them. Anyone know how I can do this? I'm having a hard time finding groups on meet up and trying to look on facebook for groups also.