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10 Appalachian Trail Tips for Women
If you’re a woman who dreams of walking the Appalachian Trail as either a thru-hike or in sections, you probably have thoughts and questions you’d prefer answered with a female perspective. Based on my experience preparing for my Appalachian Trail thru-hike and what I discovered during my trip, I’d like to offer 10 helpful tips and considerations before you set out to hike that trail with those iconic white blazes.
1. You’re Not Alone
The percentage of women hiking the Appalachian Trail has risen steadily over the years and 40% of thru-hikers are now women. What this means is that women are out there with you! Yes, there are a lot of smelly, hiking dudes with big beards hiking the AT, but there are also a lot of women to buddy up with if you wish.