Kevin Curtis — AT 2026

Georgia to Maine · NOBO Thru-Hike

A quick guide to the journey

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Everything you need to know about this hike, who Kevin is, and how to follow along from wherever you are.

What is the Appalachian Trail?

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,193-mile footpath stretching from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine — through 14 states and some of the wildest terrain on the East Coast.

About 3,000 people attempt a thru-hike each year. Roughly one in four finish.

About This Hike

NOBO — Georgia to Maine

Start

March 21st, 2026 — Springer Mountain, GA

Goal Finish

Late July 2026 — Katahdin, ME

Distance

2,193 miles through 14 states

Duration

~4 months on trail

About Kevin

Kevin is a STEAM and Computer Science educator from Fairfax County, Virginia. For the duration of the hike, he's stepping back from social media — this journal and his YouTube channel are the only places he's posting.

Full bio and photo coming soon.

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