Triple O Crowner Sassafras Award
Jimmy Hogg
Arkansas hiker. 2026 AT NOBO.
The Trail So Far
I'm an avid long-distance hiker from Arkansas with over 840 miles of thru-hiking experience across three major trail systems. In 2026, I'm taking on the Appalachian Trail — 2,197.9 miles from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mount Katahdin, Maine.
This site documents my journey: past adventures, current preparation, and the complete field guide I've built for the AT.
Hiking Resume
Completed Thru-Hikes
Ouachita Trail ~223 mi / ~45,000 ft Arkansas-Oklahoma
Ozark Highlands Trail ~270 mi / ~35,000 ft Northern Arkansas
Ozark Trail ~230 mi / ~40,000 ft Missouri
840+ Miles Completed
120k+ Feet of Elevation
Recognition
Sassafras Award — Ozark Society
Awarded for completion of the Ouachita Trail, Ozark Highlands Trail, and Ozark Trail.
6th person in history to receive this award.
Prior AT Experience
- Standing Bear Farm to Hot Springs, NC ~35 miles | ~9,000 ft elevation gain | Full pack, winter conditions
- Newfound Gap to Kuwohi (Overnight) ~16 miles RT | ~3,300 ft gain | Shelter stay in ~17°F | Summit: 6,643 ft
Total AT Miles: ~49 miles of hard winter terrain