OFFICIAL EXPEDITION FEBRUARY 2026

THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL EXPEDITION HANDBOOK

An Official Trail Guide to 2,194 Miles of America's Footpath

Springer Mtn, GA Mt. Katahdin, ME

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March 2026

A.T. Day 19 Thru-Hike

AT Day 19: The 100-Mile Milestone & Albert Mountain Climb | Long Branch to Rock Gap | HoggCountry Day 19 on the Appalachian Trail (Feb 20, 2026) was a huge day for the books. We finally hit the 100-mile mark! The absolute highlight of the day was the steep, rocky push up Albert Mountain. Reaching the fire tower and taking in those sweeping panoramic views made all the winter weather, snow fatigue, and grinding over t...

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March 2026

A.T. Day 18 Thru-Hike

AT Day 18: Wet Day on the Trail | Burningtown Gap to Winding Stair Gap | HoggCountry Day 18 on the Appalachian...

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March 2026

A.T. Day 17 Thru-Hike

AT Day 17: Chasing a Nero & The Grove Hostel | Rock Gap to Winding Stair Gap | HoggCountry Day 17 on the Appal...

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HOGGCOUNTRY

CERTIFIED THRU-HIKER

JIMMY HOGG

NOBO EXPEDITION

OFFICIAL TRAIL GUIDE

The Expedition Ahead

In February 2026, Jimmy "HoggCountry" Hogg heads north from Springer Mountain. After 840+ miles on Arkansas trails and the rare Sassafras Award, he's ready for the AT's 2,194 miles to Katahdin. This guide captures what he's learned along the way—and what he wishes he'd known sooner.

OFFICIAL CERTIFICATIONS

840+ Trail Miles Certified Verified Distance Record

Sassafras Award Recipient 6th in History to Receive

Triple "O" Crowner Ouachita - Ozark Highlands - Ozark

AT Experience: 49 Miles Logged Section Hike Experience

Summit Verified: Pikes Peak Elevation 14,115 ft