SOBO you will be starting at the toughest part of the trail before you have fully developed your trail legs, and you will also be stuck in insect hell at times.įor anyone that sets off, you are truly in for one of the most unique experiences on the planet. SOBO (Southbound) hikers starting in Maine will begin their hike generally in June/July, but your statistical chances of finishing are much lower. Most successful thru-hikes starting in spring in Georgia with the vast majority hiking NOBO (Northbound).
Expect the hike to take at least 5 to 7 months (FKT being 41 days 7 hours and 39 minutes!). The trail is extremely challenging owing to its length, and the remoteness and unforgivingness of the trail at times, particularly in the northern sections of the trail. The Appalachian Trail is a roughly 2050 mi trail that starts in Springer Mountain, Georgia and ends in Mount Katahdin in Maine.
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