Congratulations to these 2025 Appalachian Trail Finalists (Part 9)

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!

Energizing and Duracell
End date: September 2

night sister
@cecilleeernst
End date: October 4

High visibility
@breathe_adventuressofthesoul
End date: September 4

Dr. SilverCrotch
@riley_powell44
End date: September 9

ON MOTORCYCLE
@terry.paynter
End date: September 28

dolittle
End date: October 18

Sonic
End date: August 3

Step Master
End date: September 18

Waste
@graybrost
End date: August 19

hairball
End date: September 10

Stitch
End date: August 31

SCREW
End date: September 4

cold buddha
@wrigley_ryan
End date: October 23

daddyjoke
End date: October 7

Flow
End date: September 20

Smiles
@dan5ka
End date: July 27

Time
@rubyhikes_
End date: September 6

Lanzarote
@lance_on_the_trail
End date: April 19

Mosquito
@jeremiahpare
End date: August 24

Toast
@aventura.tostada
End date: October 25

Dear
@knolan98
End date: September 30

blue bird and wanderer
@hh_athike25
End date: July 13

flower power
@gvl.chica
End date: August 1

Get excited
End date: September 2

Sunshine
@abbyjane____
End date: August 26

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

We are concluding our AT Finisher series for the 2025 season. This is the final call to submit your photo to be featured in a future post!

Last call: Send your AT completion photo

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