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12 Hikers Share How Much They ACTUALLY Spent After 6 Months (Appalachian Trail Cost)

April 01, 2025
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💵 How much does it actually cost to hike the Appalachian Trail these days? 

😎 Some do it on a shoestring budget... others drop some serious $$$ for comfort.

📃 We break it all down - gear, food, hostels, and unexpected expenses - to see what hikers spent after 6 months out there. 

Chapters:

  • 00:00 INTRO
  • 02:10 FOOD
  • 05:00 ACCOMMODATION
  • 07:20 TRANSPORTATION
  • 09:08 TOTALS
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