How difficult is it to complete the Appalachian Trail?

It depends on how you think about it. Most people are accustomed to approaching tasks that are accomplished in a relatively short period. Things too big to handle in a small time span are broken down into sub tasks to prevent them from becoming overwhelming. read more

Here is a list of Appalachian Trail statistics compiled by REI: 165 The number of days it takes the average person to complete a thru-hike. read more

Completing the entire 2,190 miles of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) in one trip is a mammoth undertaking. Each year, thousands of hikers attempt a thru-hike; only about one in four makes it all the way. read more