I am about to complete a 15-year adventure of day-hiking the entire AT. 110 miles in Maine to go in the next 3-4 weeks depending on weather. By day hiking I mean not camping out at all and coming off the trail every night. I suspect this has been done before and have corresponded with one person that has done it. On the other hand, there are people who have claimed to have done it, but when you look further they backpacked a section or even skipped some important sections such as the White Mountains or the Smokies. I am curious as to how common a complete day-hike of the trail is. I get asked all the time but don't have an answer. If you have completed the trail by the definition above, or know someone who has, I would appreciate knowing about it.
Whereas I am interested in anyone who has day-hiked the trail in any manner, you might be interested in the parameters I used.
Pass every blaze without carrying a tent, sleeping bag, stove, water filter, etc. (I did have to take two high water bypass trails around flooded fords).
Beer and/or cocktails every night (I did miss three cocktail hours in the Whites and two while sick).
Shower or bath every afternoon.
Sleep in a bed under a roof.
Hot supper preferably prepared by someone else.