BamatoBaxter
Join me on my BamaToBaxter hike as I trek all the way from Alabama to Maine, following the iconic Appalachian Trail. This journey covers countless miles, beautiful landscapes, and unforgettable experiences along the way. I’ll share stories, tips, and honest reflections from each segment of the hike. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a curious traveler, you’ll find inspiration and practical advice as I document every step. The newest entries will always appear first, so you never miss an update on my latest adventures!
Pinhoti Trail #40: Dennis Mill TH to Northern Terminus
Reaching the Dennis Mill Trailhead was bittersweet; it meant I only had about 40 (ish) more miles left. From here ...
Pinhoti Trail #39: Cave Spring to Snake Creek Gap
Well, I made it back to the Pinhoti Trail. Suspenders is shuttling me around to finish the last 80-ish miles ...
Appalachian Trail: Rocky Ridge, Origional Halfway Marker & Boiling Springs Area
I began at Fuller Lake and headed to my first POI, which was Pole Steeple, where I somehow got on ...
Appalachian Trail: Halfway Marker, Pine Grove, and a Murder
Today's section was actually split into several days and involved hitting the halfway point (although not my halfway point) and ...
Appalachian Trail: Pennsylvania Begins— Mt. Dunlop & Snowy Mountain Fire Towers
I didn't technically begin Pennsylvania today, but I want to keep the blog posts aligned with NOBO miles and make ...
Appalachian Trail #42: Top Secret Stuff & an Iconic Shelter – Mile 971 – 980.8
Started off with a short up and over before coming across some SSS (Secret Squirrel Shit), stopped by the iconic ...
Appalachian Trail #41: Another Plane Crash Site & I Almost Died
Hiked to another plane crash site, passed an old cemetery and the W.J. Mayo Homeplace...oh and I almost died as ...
Hiking to a Military Plane Wreck on Humpback Mountain
I found this T-28 plane wreck when I was researching this section of the trail for my Appalachian Trail hike ...
Appalachian Trail #40: Stumbled Upon a Military Plane Wreck, Humpback Rocks, & Walking a 1800s Road
Today, there are numerous Triple B's along Humpback Mountain and a wealth of historical information to share! From stumbling upon ...
Appalachian Trail #39: Heat Wave, But I Had an Amazing View
First day of a major heat wave hitting this area right now. Low miles and done by 11 am is ...
Appalachain Trail #38: Blowdowns Oh My!
I absolutely did NOT feel like hiking today. Not much to see, and I couldn't find any history lessons for ...
Appalachian Trail #37: God’s Thumbprint
Headed SOBO today. The first 5 miles were foggy and uneventful. However, the next 6 miles were beautiful with some ...
Appalachian Trail Day 36: First Injury
Not much to see today, and pretty uneventful unless you count when I slid down the mountain. I had my ...
Appalachian Trail Day 35: Waterfalls & Leaving NC…Again!?
A nice, humid day made nicer by two waterfalls. I also left North Carolina again (had no idea that was ...
Appalachian Trail Day 34: Isaacs Cemetery & First Solo
First day of being solo, it was hot as balls, and I saw my first snake on the trail. Oh, ...
Appalachian Trail Day 33: Up & Over Hump Mountain to 19E
Nighttime thunder and rain, a foggy/misty morning, climbing hump mountain, some injuries, leaving NorthCarolina for good, and finally making it ...
