I’d love to be able to hike the entire trail but given the time commitment I’d have to do it in sections.
Have you hiked the Appalachian Trail?
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I thru hiked the entire trail over 10 years ago.
Perhaps once I retire i can do it again.
You can find me on FT or FW (BenH) if you have any questions about it.
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Sunday 8th of September 2013
Hey BenH,
Yeah, I think I'll have to wait until I retire as well to hike the entire trail nonstop.
Do you remember how long it took you? Did you go North to South or vice versa? (I'll send you a PM on FT in case you don't get these questions.)
BenH
Sunday 8th of September 2013
I thru hiked the entire trail over 10 years ago. Perhaps once I retire i can do it again. You can find me on FT or FW (BenH) if you have any questions about it.
Traveling Well For Less
Sunday 8th of September 2013
Hey BenH,
Yeah, I think I'll have to wait until I retire as well to hike the entire trail nonstop.
Do you remember how long it took you? Did you go North to South or vice versa? (I'll send you a PM on FT in case you don't get these questions.)
Thanks :)