>>1263362I’ve done bits and pieces and to be honest, it doesn’t even hit the coolest part of the Appalachians. If you’re going to spend a couple grand and a few months on hiking, book a flight and do the PCT or CDT, there’s a lot more interesting terrain. The AT is like the boring bit of the hike to an overlook or waterfall but for a couple thousand miles. Plus you’re surrounded by people the whole time.