My hiking buddy, Michael, decided to return to the Appalachian Trail and pick up where he left off in the Smoky Mountains.

Today marks the one year anniversary of the start of my Appalachian Trail thru-hike.

Having completed the entire Appalachian Trail, it was now time to roadtrip back home and reflect on this incredible journey.

After over 2,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail, I finally reach Katahdin. But first, the trail had a few more challenges to throw at me!

The end of the Appalachian Trail draws near as my fellow hikers and I continue through the 100-Mile Wilderness towards Katahdin.