2021 Thru-Hike Registry

[mountain squid]

2020 was a lost year for many hikers, hopefully 2021 will be better. Covid or not, who is hiking next year? (Covid is likely to still be around - be safe.)

Trail Name
Direction/Start Location (if other than either terminus)
Estimated Start Date
Approach Trail - yes or no
any additional info that you want the world to know

I'll compile all the data into a spreadsheet which will be available for viewing in the articles section.

ATC also has a registration page. Check it out here. ATC's Covid 19 information and updates can be found here.

Lots of bear activity on the trail in recent years. Take appropriate, responsible actions with your food bag.

Good Luck, Have Fun and be mindful of Covid!

See you on the trail,
mt squid

some observations
how to hike

[Bwana59]

(sigh) Third time's a charm, I hope.First the sale of my house in 2019, then Covid in 2020 prevented me from hitting the trail. 2021 is a new year, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

Trail name: Bwana
NOBO
Planned start date: March 28, 2021
Approach trail: Yes
I've been out in Utah getting some trail miles, including Angel's Landing last weekend in Zion. I plan to spend most of January, February and March Southern Arizona to continue getting trail miles. Might section hike part of the AZT or PCT.
I plan to take it easy for a couple of weeks on the AT, then average 15 miles per day, but that is like sailing, it depends. I'm not adverse to higher mileage days, but I want to enjoy my time on the trail.
I have my equipment mostly dialed in, my total pack weight is around 18 lbs, without food and water. I'm going to re-visit this in the near future and probably shave a pound or two off this.

[Bwana59]

(sigh) Third time's a charm, I hope.First the sale of my house in 2019, then Covid in 2020 prevented me from hitting the trail. 2021 is a new year, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

Trail name: Bwana
NOBO
Planned start date: March 28, 2021
Approach trail: Yes
I've been out in Utah getting some trail miles, including Angel's Landing last weekend in Zion. I plan to spend most of January, February and March Southern Arizona to continue getting trail miles. Might section hike part of the AZT or PCT.
I plan to take it easy for a couple of weeks on the AT, then average 15 miles per day, but that is like sailing, it depends. I'm not adverse to higher mileage days, but I want to enjoy my time on the trail.
I have my equipment mostly dialed in, my total pack weight is around 18 lbs, without food and water. I'm going to re-visit this in the near future and probably shave a pound or two off this.

Registered, new start date of March 21, 2021

[HankIV]

Pappy

SOBO as early as possible.

[ChinoMike]

Chino
Northbound starting on Feb 23
Not doing approach trail (accomplished on my first thru)
This is my third thru (GAME 2005/2013)
Starting early because I'm still recovering from near fatal auto accident a year ago

[ChinoMike]

Starting date is on hold until I can be fully vaccinated. I'm researching a possible flip-flop or a southbound hike depending when I can start.

[HankIV]

Pappy

SOBO as early as possible.

Still Pappy, still SOBO. As soon as possible has turned out to be 9 June. Psyched.

[clover16]

Plan to start from Harpers Ferry & hike south to Georgia. Anticipated start around first week in August. Also, plan to use my on vehicle due to COVID....moving the car south with shuttles (about every 50 miles) & use for traveling to resupply. Trying to reduce hitchhiking and minimizing shuttles. Hoping this is doable.

[HankIV]

FWIW, I started 10 June, finished 1 Nov. Helluva experience. Trail name was Pappy.

[SCsurf98]

Paperclip (Erik) and Michelle
NOBO from the arch
Planning on leaving following ATKO (March 8th or so)
Approach trail: yes

Paperclip thru hiked in 2015.

[hoozurmama]

Hoozurmama
Flip Flop starting at Harper's Ferry NOBO
Mid April (depending if the festival is a go)
Interested in corresponding with anyone else doing same

[pb72]

I leaving April 18 flip flop nobo

[hoozurmama]

Where are you starting? I registered to leave the same day from HF.

[LDAGSA]

I am hiking NOBO starting at SNP on April 11. I should be in Harper's Ferry about 4/21. Hopefully we can meet along the trail. I am listed on this site as layman but I am hoping to use Grey Goat as my trail name.

[LShuman024]

Chickpea and Cheddar
NOBO
haven’t decided yet on a start date but probably mid March. Will likely start at Amicolola Falls approach trail. We have been saving and planning for 3 years when COVID hit and ruined everything. But on the bright side, it’s given us a lot of time to heal some inner wounds. Where we originally wanted to hike the trail to prove it to others, now we want to prove it to ourselves.

[Tremor]

Tremor
NOBO
April 6th or 9th
Did the approach trail and 300 miles in August and September2020
resume at Allen Gap
Hiking with/ and trying to raise awareness for Parkinson's Disease

[NHPete]

Trail Name: TBD
NOBO from Amicalola Falls SP
2/17/2021

I booked a flight to Atlanta for 2/17, but depending on the coronavirus situation and when I am able to get vaccinated, I could end up heading SOBO or doing a flip flop.

[mollyramona]

Trail name: TBD
NOBO
Estimated Start Date: March 27
Approach Trail: Yes
I can't wait to immerse myself in the woods and meet the lovely community of hiking folk out there. Excited to see how I will grow throughout my hike!

[helloimzachary]

Trail Name: TBD
NOBO
Start Date: First week of April
Approach trail: Yes

See yah when I see yah

[Fourstep]

Trail Name - TBD
NOBO
Start Date - March 1st through 15th depending on weather and if I can wait or not.
Approach Trail - yes