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Peg Leg

I’m a 28 year old thru hiker who has walked over 12,000 miles. I embarked on my first thru hike back in 2017 in between semesters of college; hiking 1300 miles of the PCT. Then in 2022 I went back and hiked the entire PCT again. The following year in 2023 I hiked the entire 5,600 mile eastern continental trail. Which stretches from Key West, Florida all the way to Newfoundland, Canada. When I completed that trek I became the 2nd woman in history to hike the entire trail. In 2024 I completed my triple crown, after completing the CDT! Now in 2025 I’m starting down in key west to begin the “border to border” calendar year triple crown! First I’ll walk Key west to Canada, then the PCT, then the CDT, all in 1 year!

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Killer 30 Mile Days in Smokey Mountain National Park

Killer 30 Mile Days in Smokey Mountain National Park

This morning it was dang hard to get up. I woke up around 4:30am and saw Punisher moving around. But he wasn’t getting up just yet. So I rolled over

Mar 1, 2025 : Peg Leg
Entering the Smokies on the AT

Entering the Smokies on the AT

This morning we woke up in the Cable Gap Shelter around 4:30am. I made a hot mocha, which has been a morning ritual for a while now. Then we slowly

Feb 28, 2025 : Peg Leg
Hitting 1500 Miles on the CYTC

Hitting 1500 Miles on the CYTC

This morning I woke up around 4:30am but rolled back over. We have to wait for the NOC to open at 10am, so we don’t want to get there too early. I

Feb 26, 2025 : Peg Leg
Late Starts and Epic Sunsets on the AT

Late Starts and Epic Sunsets on the AT

This morning we had the opportunity to sleep in at the room as late as we wanted! Originally we had thought about doing the 27 miles to the NOC

Feb 25, 2025 : Peg Leg
Trail Magic and PCT Reunions

Trail Magic and PCT Reunions

This morning was freezing when we packed up in Muskrat Creek Shelter. I was definitely comfortable last night and slept well. It was just a very cold

Feb 24, 2025 : Peg Leg
Climbing 10K of Vert and Entering North Carolina

Climbing 10K of Vert and Entering North Carolina

This morning was absolutely freezing! Last night was cold, but my sleeping bag and liner along with my layers did a good job of keeping me

Feb 23, 2025 : Peg Leg
30 Mile Days on the Appalachian Trail

30 Mile Days on the Appalachian Trail

This morning I got up around 6am and began packing up pretty quickly. Monarch was going to come pick us up in about a half an hour to bring us back

Feb 22, 2025 : Peg Leg
Police Arrest at Hiker’s Motel

Police Arrest at Hiker’s Motel

This morning I slept in until after 7am, which felt fantastic. It’s always a wild treat to wake up in town and know we have the whole day off! This

Feb 21, 2025 : Peg Leg
Snow Storms on the Appalachian Trail

Snow Storms on the Appalachian Trail

This morning we woke up in Hawk Mountain Shelter around 4:30am and made some coffee. Then we’re walking within the hour, and it was snowing! Nothing

Feb 20, 2025 : Peg Leg
Starting the Appalachian Trail on the CYTC

Starting the Appalachian Trail on the CYTC

This morning when up woke up my tent was frozen over and it was freezing outside! I made a large hot mocha to get the day going. Then we were packed

Feb 19, 2025 : Peg Leg