>>1035229Yeah sorry dude but you just earned your trail name, you are now officially
FIGHTING PEACOCK.
If you don't want to deal with trail magic, hipsters, trail names, and other wierd transitions, then DON'T FUCKING THRU HIKE THE AT.
Do the CDT, or north country trail, or a few others like the Florida trail, Arizona trail, John Muir Trail, long trail, finger lakes trail, ect ect.
The AT is not exactly known for its solitude. The tail magic and social aspect of the AT is exactly why it's now so popular.
If you want to be left alone, hike somewhere else.