How Much Does It COST to Hike The Appalachian Trail? -- Actual Credit Card Statement!

Find out the real cost of hiking the AT!

Watch the Complete AT THRU-HIKE DOCUMENTARY SERIES!
🌄PACK & SOUL 🌄

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:22 ALDHA / Trail Maintenance
2:06 How It's Calculated
2:38 Getting to Trail
3:16 Gear Repair
3:54 Food
5:23 Lodging
6:31 Maps
7:10 Mail / Shipping
7:43 Experiences
8:01 Shuttles
8:46 Medical
9:11 Cash
9:48 Total on Trail
9:58 At Home Expenses
11:49 Grand Total

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[michaelstudelska]

I binged your Pack and Soul. That was the best AT documentary by far. Heart felt, entertaining, and informative. I run a business that I can’t walk away from for more than a month. So I am planning a 3 week section this summer. Your videos really encouraged this 66 year old man to get out there.

[Tg-inxi]

Burger and a beer!!! Perfect. I couldn’t resist that either. I cut corners all the time too, but don’t want to sacrifice an experience, delicate balance, so I’m right there with you.

[jamesadams]

$1800 the first hike, $2300 the second hike. both were 6 months each.

[mattgreene]

Wow. That’s more then I thought it would be but spread over 4-5 months it’s not that bad. Awesome vid!

[tompoplawski]

The most concise argument for a thru hike I"ve seen on the web so far. Good job!

[mtadams]

I just hiked the Long Trail this past summer and you did great financially. I and very impressed. I hiked with my dog so hitching was a no go and I stayed at two hotels. I am retired and it’s not like I am rich but hiking is very inexpensive so I spend what I wanted when I wanted. I plan on doing the Colorado trail and that’s going to get costly because I live in the east coast. Transportation I think will be expensive. Because I hike with my dog I will be driving out.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful experience. Though I stayed in two hotels I never took a zero. To be honest my next trip I don’t plan on staying in hotels much, like you I prefer the forest. Take care

[bobv]

Hi Nick "Hollywood" I just discovered your channel & now a subscriber after watching your AT expense video. It was one of the best cost breakdowns I received. I not only appreciate the cost data but your valued experience based commentary. Absolutely priceless (pun intended). I hiked a bit of the AT many years ago in my youth and am looking forward to another attempt one day soon. Understanding expenses is valuable info for anyone attempting a through hike. This content is appreciated. Best V

[alumnimentor]

keep em comin! It's worth every penny.

[christinebicanic]

I am going to move from a home to an apartment next spring. That is how the spark of an idea of the NOBO AT was started. I am so glad I am not alone.

[kbaarnaud]

Fabulous summary! I loved that you detailed the things that could lead to spending more or less money for each category and how YOU personally handled your journey expenses. Great info. Hike on!

[vjhurstcreations]

What a great resource this is....and thanks for the ALDHA shout out...was great to see you ...I'm tellin' people here at home that I cried half way thru NY on way home to IN because I was already missing everyone so much...and was so happy to be with everyone...tears of joy and sadness....until we meet again on down the trail, my friend. hugs....

[sef]

Ohhhh this is good information, actually not as much as I would've thought! And he's always thinking of food...what a surprise ;-)

[MigJimB]

Thanks very much for this and all the other information you have shared.

[lorigoeshiking]

This is exactly in line with my estimate from watching other thru hikers. Though you did it in 4.5mo and I plan on 6mo, the monthly amounts were on point. Thank you for doing the video.

[richardmack]

Hey Nick thanks for the trail cost video. So many talk big bucks. I like you want to keep it simple and on trail. Well done and I will try to do the same this year.

[livesutton]

Well said, love it. This is going to be very helpful for so many people.

[dbstewart]

Well done! You laid it all out and highlighted what I would consider the biggest money sucks.
I am a little surprised at how little you spent on shuttles. I guess you worked that thumb a lot.
Also, did you mention clothing costs other than footwear? One usually has to replace clothing items like shorts, tees, socks.


Anyway, for any one considering a thruhike or section even, your video is definitely not a waste of time. 👍👏😀✌

[myleftthumb]

Good summary, but I wouldn't necessarily include food since you have to eat anyway. If you were at home, you'd be eating and buying groceries and occasionally going out for a beer and a burger. And your at-home expenses aren't anything extra either. You only really spent $2, 059.01 on your adventure which works out to $14.40/day. Seems pretty efficient to me.

[rufolyons]

Thanks for posting this vid definitely helping me plan my future trip

[richardross]

Good video. Nice to see Warren. Did you include the fees like the Smokies? You did very well at keeping your budget low. Happy Trails. Good Luck, Rick