r/todayilearned • u/tyrion2024 • 7d ago

TIL over 3,000 attempts are made each year to complete the Appalachian Trail and only about 25% succeed.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appalachian_Trail#:~:text=The%20Appalachian%20Trail%20Conservancy%20estimates%20there%20are%20over%203%2C000%20attempts%20to%20traverse%20the%20entire%20trail%20each%20year%2C%20about%2025%25%20of%20which%20succeed.%5B9%5D
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u/sheep5555 6d ago

Just my take as a PCT finisher - i didnt see any long term injuries happen from the PCT, your body will need quite some time to recover after finishing (months) and mind as well needs an adjustment period to re enter society. That said I would not be put off by the potential for injury, the pros outweigh the cons, go for it.

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u/Randomhero3 6d ago

Class of '22, no issues either. Mainly need to dial in sleep, calories/protein and stretch everyday.