Congratulations to these 2025 Appalachian Trail Finalists (Part 8)

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!

Chase
@randychase
End date: October 1

brave
End date: July 28

lucky 7
End date: August 31

Blazer
@david.c.bell
End date: August 22

trilium
@doc_laurie
End date: June 7

lady pants
End date: May 14

Bougie
End date: September 11

free bird
@davesanti2017
End date: August 19

average boy
End date: September 19

shorts
End date: September 27

kanga
@dondeenelmundoisleeann
End date: July 12

Snapshot
End date: August 20

zoos
@buddhdude
End date: September 26

Defendant
@whats.golden
End date: September 10

gas light
End date: October 20

cookies
End date: September 22

Jump and insect bite
@oave_ontrail
End date: October 2

AND
End date: August 11

Munk (like Funk!)
@astute_observer2
End date: October 2

still unknown
End date: July 30

Central
@heideckersteven
End date: October 17

Yooper and expendable
@wesleymcgee127, @expendable_on_the_at
End date: August 15

Independent
@mikehikestofeed
End date: July 15

JimboPopinz
@jimbopoppinz
End date: October 1

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

We are wrapping up our AT Finisher series for the 2025 season. Be sure to submit your photo soon if you want to be featured.

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