OFFICIAL EXPEDITION FEBRUARY 2026

THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL EXPEDITION HANDBOOK

An Official Trail Guide to 2,194 Miles of America's Footpath

Springer Mtn, GA Mt. Katahdin, ME

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A.T. Day 36-38 Thru-Hike: Hot Springs, Birthdays & Zeroes | The Appalachian Trail

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April 2026

A.T. Day 36-38 Thru-Hike: Hot Springs, Birthdays & Zeroes | The Appalachian Trail

AT Day 36-38: Hot Springs, Birthdays & Zeroes | The Appalachian Trail | Hogg Country After pushing hard on the trail, it was time for a complete reset in Hot Springs, NC. This wasn't just any stop—it was a major celebration as my wife drove up from Arkansas to spend her birthday with us at a beautiful Airbnb. We took three "zero days" to fully recover and regroup as a crew. Instead of climbing mountains, we spent our...

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April 2026

A.T. Day 35 Thru-Hike: Pouring Rain & Pushing to Hot Springs | Roaring Fork to Sunnybank Inn

**AT Day 35: Pouring Rain & Pushing to Hot Springs | Roaring Fork to Sunnybank Inn | HoggCountry** We woke up...

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April 2026

A.T. Thru-Hike Day 34: Snowbird, Max Patch & Fresh Ashes | Standing Bear to Roaring Fork

We packed up and left Standing Bear Farm Hostel in the dark for some early morning night-hiking, hoping to be...

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HOGGCOUNTRY

CERTIFIED THRU-HIKER

JIMMY HOGG

NOBO EXPEDITION

OFFICIAL TRAIL GUIDE

The Expedition Ahead

In February 2026, Jimmy "HoggCountry" Hogg heads north from Springer Mountain. After 840+ miles on Arkansas trails and the rare Sassafras Award, he's ready for the AT's 2,194 miles to Katahdin. This guide captures what he's learned along the way—and what he wishes he'd known sooner.

OFFICIAL CERTIFICATIONS

840+ Trail Miles Certified Verified Distance Record

Sassafras Award Recipient 6th in History to Receive

Triple "O" Crowner Ouachita - Ozark Highlands - Ozark

AT Experience: 49 Miles Logged Section Hike Experience

Summit Verified: Pikes Peak Elevation 14,115 ft