Should you hike alone? That's one of the most common questions I get when I talk with people about thruhiking the Appalachian Trail. Some people are very comfortable hiking solo, others can't imagine hiking alone.

Is solo hiking a mistake? Follow along as I share my experiences thruhiking the Appalachian Trail solo. As a solo female backpacker, I'll share my thoughts on the pros and cons of backpacking alone and give tips for those considering embarking on a solo thruhike. Join me on this adventure and decide for yourself if solo hiking is right for you!


I share my thoughts in this video, along with some tips on hiking safety and personal protection for hikers.

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About Me:

Hi, I'm Joey aka Bluebird. In 2018 I set out to thruhike the entire Appalachian Trail, hiking solo for 2200 miles from Georgia to Maine. This is my longdistance backpacking journey, with all its ups and downs.

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