Congratulations to these 2025 Appalachian Trail Finalists (Part 6)

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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And if you climbed the AT this year, this is our final call for submissions to the AT Hiker Survey 2025.

OSHA
@artsydeepphotography
End date: September 1

Power Metal Wizard
End date: October 4

Photos
@dobletiro.jpg
End date: October 2

Druid
@druidheadednorth
End date: September 28

Tracker
@nicoleishiking
End date: October 5

Kaleidoscope “K’leid”
@havenwanders
End date: October 5

Pen 🪶
@andapeaceofpaige
End date: October 5

Viking
@sol7323
End date: September 15

Kowalski
End date: October 5

pooh bear
End date: August 15

tangerine
End date: September 10

TO
@bridgesoftheat
End date: September 26

Tic Tac
@rhymes_with_calzone
End date: October 5

Zen
End date: September 27

blue skies
@tolbertstakethetrail
End date: September 30

1 speed
@one.speed.walker
End date: October 4

Optimistic
End date: October 2

Fast
@fuera_es_mejor
End date: August 12

Kite
End date: July 15

Lord soul
@perdido_trailr
End date: August 25

Knots
@jeff_throws.gcode
End date: September 15

alfagal
@alfagalhikes
End date: August 15

fire surveillance
@lz.viajes
End date: September 29

poppy and bingo
@senderismo.el.en
End date: September 12

Lively
@natural_lite
End date: August 9

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

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

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