The Appalachian trail is one of my favorite places to hike. Do you like hiking?
Yeah I've really enjoyed hiking in my time. The Appalachian Trail was one of my favorites, but it's so long (2,200 miles!).
Yes it is a long trail! It would be quite the feat to hike the whole path. Do you like any other trails?
I like plenty of trails but honestly none have left the impression that the Appalachian Trail left on me.
wow! I went hiking in the Guadalupes mountains, to the peak of Texas! That would be my favorite hike.
Oh really? What makes you prefer that trail over the Appalachian Trail? I guess I'm just infatuated with it haha.
Haha, I guess I just enjoy the scenery there. As far as the eye can there is desert in every direction.
Yeah that sounds a lot different to the Appalachian Trail, since the majority of it is forest or wild lands.
Yes! Along with having different geographical features there is also different wildlife as well.
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Thru-hikers attempt to hike the trail in its entirety in a single season. The number of thru-hikes per year has increased steadily, with 715 northbound and 133 southbound thru-hikes reported for 2017. Many books, documentaries, websites, and fan organizations are dedicated to the pursuit. Some hike from one end to the other, then turn around and thru
Thru-hiking
Thru-hiking, or through-hiking, is to hike an established end-to-end long-distance trail with continuous footsteps and completing it within one calendar year. 
In the United States, the term is most commonly associated with the Appalachian Trail (AT), the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), and the Continental Divide Trail (CDT), but also refers to other end-to-end hikes. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy defines a through-hike as one completed within