2017 Thru-Hike Registry

[Gritty]

if one is setting out on a journey such as the AT, whats another 8 miles ? i know it isn't part of the trail, but in a way it is. but like i said, whats 8 more miles. if people are worried about doing 8 additional miles they may want to rethink there thru hike...personel opinion i guess

I'm sure the reasons for NOT doing the approach trail are many. I doubt "worry" is one of those reasons.

I am not doing it mainly because I have already hike down the falls, up the falls, the entire approach trail to Springer, and the trail leading from the Approach to the Hike Inn and back to Amicalola Falls SP.

Also, the AT starts at Springer. It really doesn't matter HOW one gets to Springer. The Approach trail mileage does not factor into the AT 2181 miles (or whatever it is this year)

One term you will hear often on the trail, if you havent heard it already, is hike your own hike.

[greensleep]

sobo June 15

[Breindy]

No trail name
NOBO
March 17 but flexible
Possible approach trail

[Breindy]

I am looking for a partner as well. I am very excited and looking forward to the adventure..lol. Please let me know if interested. I am flexible.

[dlcurtis22]

No trail name as of yet, time will decide that.
NoBo.
Early March, 1st - 5 th.
Yes to the approach trail.

[Fireplug]

I am looking for a partner as well. I am very excited and looking forward to the adventure..lol. Please let me know if interested. I am flexible.

Hey. I was planning on starting 3-1-17 and still might but was also thinking of 3-13-17 that's a Monday after the time change so it will be darker later. Either way you will meet TONS of people to hike with. I did 4 days Springer to Neels Gap in April. 1st to the 4th. I started around 2pm and I was hiker 32 leaving that day thru the parking lot. Mountain Squid was there taking count. I also did Neels Gap to Fontana this June. I never spent a night alone. There are tons of people hiking all the time. But hey maybe see ya on the trail. I'll know more of a set date as it gets closer.

[Dann-O]

No trail name
NOBO
Departing March 6th
Approach Trail- YES

My pup will be joining me on hike north!

[Uncle Pecos]

Trail Name: Not yet
Direction NOBO
Estimated Start Date between Feb 18th and Feb 28th
Approach Trail - No
Solo unless someone decides to join prior to start date.

[Breindy]

NOBO
No trail name
March 17...or thereabout
Flexible on the Approach Trail too
Looking for a partner female

[Raid]

Raid
NOBO
March 6
No Approach Trail

I would like all who hike the AT to think about joining the ATC, they help make our dreams come true! It's a great way to thank them. Disclosure: I have no affiliation with them other than being a member.

[skinnbones]

Trail Name - SKIN
Direction - NOBO
Start Date - April 12th
Approach Trail - Yes

[erinamelia]

No trail name

NOBO

March 21- April 3rd of 2017. All of my family (+extended) has birthdays in march, still trying to figure stuff out official date

I live in Chattanooga, I wont be doing the approach trail

I'm still looking for a partner, if anyone is hiking along and wants to start off with someone email me! [email protected]. looking for someone around my age (20's and female)

[erinamelia]

Hi! are you still looking for a partner?

[Fireplug]

NOBO
No trail name
March 17...or thereabout
Flexible on the Approach Trail too
Looking for a partner female

you will find plenty of females out there to hike with.

[Deeann]

No trail name
North
Feb 27 2017
No approach trail
Will be hiking for my mom, GRHS, I see some old hiker trash is at it again, count me in.

[Bowzman7]

TN: not definite but possibly "old balls"
NOBO
Mid March depending on weather
Cant wait to get going and meet other happy hikers. Turn 61 april 3rd. Hoping for best birthday ever

[Bowzman7]

Probably do approach trail to say i did

[seoulstice]

No trail name yet
NOBO
3/16
Yes to Approach trail

[Longknife]

Trail Name: Longknife
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: March 17th or close to it.
Approach Trail: I've already hiked it twice. No need to do it again.

[The Roaming Gnome]

Raid
NOBO
March 6
No Approach Trail

I would like all who hike the AT to think about joining the ATC, they help make our dreams come true! It's a great way to thank them. Disclosure: I have no affiliation with them other than being a member.

I agree. Even if it is $10.00. A great cause.