What is the average age of thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail?
What is the average age of thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail? Most of the thru-hikers seemed to be in their 20s and, usually, had just finished university. The rest seemed to be retirees in their 50s and older. So it's a bit misleading when you look up the average age of people who try to thru-hike the A.T. and see the average age is about 36-years-old.
Can I hike the Appalachian Trail as a beginner?
Despite how intimidating that may sound, beginners can scale the Appalachian Trail's numerous mountains and treat themselves to some of the most gorgeous views on earth.