About the Hike

I love to hike. For many years I have hiked the trails of West Virginia and Ohio. In 2013, I was able to log over 1200+ miles. There is nothing more peaceful then hiking in the woods early in the morning, listening to the music of the birds and the feeling the new day’s air on your face. Something special occurs within me while walking under the canopy of the forest and being enveloped by the quietness of the trail. I experience a unique connection with my God in those times of breathing in His creation and seeing the beauty of what He has made.

In 2014 I began the biggest hike of my lifetime. To the best of my knowledge I had never stepped foot on the Appalachian Trail prior to April 26, 2014. In God’s grace and strengthened by His power I was able to hike the entire distance (thru-hike) during the spring and summer and early fall of 2014 (over 2100 miles). I hope that this blog will serve as an informational portal for those who desire to know more about this incredible adventure.

Starting Date: April 26, 2014

The Starting Line: Springer Mountain, GA. – North of Atlanta

The Finish Line: Mount Katahdin, ME.

The Goal:    1. To Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail (2,186 miles)… 14 States (Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York,  Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine).

2. To raise scholarship money to help students attend Christian school. All money raised from the hike went toward providing tuition assistance to families that desire to send their child(ren) to Dayton Christian or Xenia Christian School.