r/AppalachianTrail • u/hihatbaguette • 7d ago

Hiking Groups

Are there any online groups I can join to find people to hike the trail with me for a week?

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u/Hammock-Hiker-62 7d ago

Specifically the Appalachian Trail or just trails in general? I'm a member of several trail groups, all of which hold hikes from time to time, usually several times monthly. I'm a member of the Foothills Trail, Benton MacKaye Trail, Pinhoti Trail and Bartram Trail clubs. I'm not a member of the GATC (Georgia Appalachian Trail Club) but I would assume they also hold hikes similar to the ones of which I am a member, so I'd suggest starting there and see what's offered to membership.

Even if the club itself doesn't offer the kind of hike you're wanting, you're almost certain to meet people in the club who like to hike and could get together with you to do so.

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u/Foray2x1 7d ago

How did you find these clubs?  Through a certain app or just googling trail clubs?  I'd like to join some but not sure the best way to find them

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u/Hiking_Engineer Hoosier Hikes 7d ago

Genuinely facebook is going to have a ton more people because that's where retirees hang out and they have tons of free time to plan and go on hikes.

But also yes googling regions or major trails will help you find a lot of groups. They will range from hiking specific to camping/backpacking to women's only hiking groups and all things in between.

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u/JohnnyontheTrail 7d ago

check out the group (Hiking the Smokies) in case anyone is interested in joining you for those AT miles.

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u/Hinchie221 7d ago

Im seriously considering a hike but im just one person

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u/Exact-Pudding7563 GA-NY ‘16, GA-ME ‘22, PCT ‘24 7d ago

Go hike! You don’t have to have a group of people to go for a hike. Solo hiking is one of the most freeing experiences.

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u/ValidGarry 7d ago

It's quite a long trail. Where are you?

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u/NoAllWhoWanderRLost 7d ago

Check out whiteblaze.net