Just Mike Hikes
👋 Hey there, I’m Michael, better known on trail as Smokey, and this is Just Mike Hikes! I’m a beginner thru-hiker taking on the Appalachian Trail and sharing my journey to help other beginners do the same! 🥾🌲
What You’ll Find Here:
✅ Thru-hike prep – Gear lists, packing tips & training advice
✅ Real-time trail updates – The highs, lows & lessons learned
✅ Beginner-friendly tips – Learn with me as I take on the AT
✅ Honest gear reviews – What works & what doesn’t
✅ Trail life challenges – Weather, food, resupply & mindset
I’m not an expert—I’m just a regular guy chasing a dream. If you’re new to hiking or thinking about a thru-hike, let’s learn and grow together!
🎥 Subscribe & Follow my journey on YouTube, Facebook (@JustMikeHikes), and Instagram (@justmikehikes)! 🏕️🔥
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Appalachian Trail Hike 2025: Oh no! Blister soars are getting worse!
Appalachian Trail Hike 2025: Mission accomplished!
Appalachian Trail Hike 2025: 12 miles of flat hiking and a thunderstorm!
Appalachian Trail Hike 2025: On a mission to get to Post Office!
Appalachian Trail Hike 2025: Official, unofficial half point?
Appalachian Trail Hike 2025: Welcome to Pennsylvania!
Appalachian Trail Hike 2025: Just a little history today!
Appalachian Trail Hike 2025: Leaving Harper's Ferry, WV!
Appalachian Trail Hike 2025: Made it Harper Ferry, WV!
Appalachian Trial Hike 2025: Thunderstorms are coming!
Appalachian Trail Hike 2025: Start of some big mile days!
Appalachian Trail Hike 2025: First rain day! Not bad!
Appalachian Trail Hike 2025: Never bad when it's a short day!
Appalachian Trail Hike 2025: Longest day ever!
Appalachian Trail Hike 2025: Short and sweet!
Appalachian Trail Hike 2025: My little sleeping buddy last night!
Appalachian Trail Hike 2025: My biggest day!
Appalachian Trail Hike 2025: Into the Shenandoah's!
Appalachian Trial Hike 2025. Getting in the groove!
Appalachian Trail Hike 2025. Recovering from dehydration!
Appalachian Trail Hike 2025: Still getting sick!
Appalachian Trail Hike 2025: The big white ball on Apple Orchard Mountain!
Appalachian Trail Hike 2025: Leap Frog Cafe, finally!
Appalachian Trail Hike 2025: 4 litter water carry? Not fun!
Appalachian Trail Hike 2025: See you later Daleville, VA
Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2025: Welcome to Daleville, VA!
Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2025: Mcafee Knob and Tinker Cliffs!
Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2025: Got cows?