10 Harsh Truths About the Appalachian Trail

We've all heard the clichés: the Appalachian Trail is so beautiful, the people are the best part, the hiking will blow your mind, you'll love all of the trail angels and the trail towns.... but what about the not-so-great realities of the trail?

‪@JessHikesTrails‬ is deinfluencing the Appalachian Trail today, to give folks an honest perspective on what it's really like to hike for 6 straight months from Georgia to Maine (or however you do it).

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Thank you to Sarah Frazier for editing this video.

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0:00 - Introduction

1:11 - The AT is Crowded

2:12 - There are plenty of know-it-alls

3:43 - Some people suck

4:22 - Thru-hiking is expensive

5:48 - Gear is expensive

6:19 - People romanticize the AT

7:26 - Why people get off trail

7:40 - Injury is more common than you think

8:01 - There's a lack of diversity on trail

8:28 - Bear safety goes out the window

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