Congratulations to these 2025 Appalachian Trail Finalists (Part 7)

tThe Appalachian Trail is often considered one of the most difficult and iconic hikes in North America, stretching 2,200 miles between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. Every year, thousands of hikers undertake this unforgettable journey, pushing their physical and mental limits.

Successfully completing a thru-hike on the AT is a huge accomplishment, requiring unwavering determination, mental toughness, and emotional resilience. We’re thrilled to highlight the amazing hikers who completed this trip in 2025!

Did you just finish your AT hike? If so, please celebrate your completion with us by submitting a photo using the form below so we can feature it in a later post. We can’t wait to share your incredible achievement!

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Pumbaa
@joyfulwildfire
End date: October 10

Farout
@justinekohlenbeck
End date: August 27

breadcrumbs
@lonnie_iii
End date: September 21

Safe travels / MAYHEM
@a.serene.slog
End date: August 3

lunch box
End date: September 3

Toast
@wanderwithsam0032
End date: October 10

hamburger
End date: July 31

Swiss summit
End date: September 27

dunkin
End date: September 27

Boo Boo
@kelsles
End date: September 6

Mark the trail
End date: August 11

recognition
@stambaughrobert
End date: May 10

stumbles
@livvyweld
End date: October 11

Echo
End date: September 14

Fold
End date: July 23

pit stop
@matties_on_the_AT
End date: August 21

double nickel
@jkdraw89
End date: June 27

pop tart
@_inesz_
End date: September 25

Snake
@matt.mcm.anus
End date: October 3

switch and bryson
End date: August 3

throw again
End date: May 20

dirty nap
@jevansonthetrail
End date: September 27

Mr. Friendly
End date: September 16

Multifunction
End date: October 9

!!!!!!!!!!!!
@adrian.vincent92
End date: October 7

Congratulations to all the AT 2025 finalists – your achievements are extraordinary and worth celebrating!

Did you climb the AT this year? Take the 2025 AT Hiker Survey And help inform the next class of hikers!

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