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  Post Smokies

  thetrek.co - Trailname = Acorn

  9/26/26 8.6 miles; Cabin The Woods Hostel We slept in a bit, as we had plenty of time, and mice woke us up several times, as they chewed on the shelter …

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  Mark Twain Said It Better

  thetrek.co - Rick "Quiet Man"

  “Never put off until tomorrow what may be done the day after tomorrow just as well.”― Mark Twain Dear gentle readers, I am alive. But not hiking as …

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  Days 127-131: The Penultimate Stretch, White Pass to Snoqualmie

  thetrek.co - Sean B

  Thoughts From The Trail: Nearing the end of this journey I looked back at earlier photos and thought about what has changed, stayed the same, been …

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  10 hours ago

  Last Year I Hiked 10,000+ Miles, Here’s What’s Next.

  thetrek.co - Peg Leg

  Before I even completed my border-to-border calendar year triple crown hike in 2025, I had people frequently asking me the question, “What’s next?”. …

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  Day 148: Thoughts on Thru-Hiking

  thetrek.co - Broadway

  I slept really well last night, around 9 hours. It took me a little bit of time to fall asleep, though, as a small mouse had been crawling around my …

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  12 hours ago

  CT Day 12: Up and Down

  thetrek.co - Amanda S

  Day 12: 12.8 trail miles from Jefferson Creek to Swan River Today’s defining feature was the climb: 2,000 feet elevation gain over 5.3 miles, getting …