Spend 5 days and 4 nights on the iconic Appalachian Trail with Girl Gotta Hike, yay! The 2,198-mile Appalachian Trail winds its way through 14 states from Georgia to Maine, and comes packed not just with the beauty of Nature, but its own amazing community and lore.

Many hikers dream of tackling the entire thing all at once or in sections, but just aren’t sure where to begin. That’s where GGH comes in! Girl Gotta Hike Founder and AT thru-hiker Melissa “Click” Goodwin, and fellow thru-hiker and co-guide Lauren “Woodchuck” de la Vega, will draw from our personal long trail experiences to guide participants across all 52 miles of the AT in Connecticut.

We’ll teach you the ropes, share stories and lessons learned from our own time on trail, plus create plenty of new laughs too!

The Deets!

Where: The Appalachian Trail in Connecticut

Native Land Recognition: Schaghticoke,Munsee Lenape and Mohican

When: Saturday, October 4th through Wednesday, October 8th. Travel details provided upon signup.

Distance: 56 total miles over five days (52.2 on the AT, plus a few extra)

Rating: Challenging – terrain will consist of ascents and descents throughout, with some rocky sections that will require use of hands. Due to the cumulative mileage of this trip, it is best for regular exercisers who are capable of carrying approximately 30 pounds on their back for 8-10 hours per day. Prior backpacking experience highly recommended.

Price: $1,475.00 / person (installment plans available by email request)

Inclusive of: Gear (Individual Ultralight Backpacking Kits, including backpack, solo tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, cook set & stove), on-trail meals, expert guide service from two female Licensed Guides, logistical support, supportive community, group pre-planning session via video chat, and positive vibes!

Not included: Transportation, off-trail meals or snacks, guide gratuity (10-20% appreciated, but never expected)

Got your own gear & food? Use the code “GOTGEAR” at check out for $150 off

Extra Info: Over the five days, we’ll hike alongside rivers and open fields, enjoy fall foliage views of the Connecticut countryside, traverse tricky rock footings, and become a part of something much greater than ourselves – the community that is the AT! Throughout the trip, there will be plenty of time to learn all of the how-tos of setting up gear, treating water, proper food storage and waste burial, plus tips and tricks to help you successfully plan for future multi-day trips.

This trip will run with a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 8 in order to ensure the health and safety of all guides and participants. If the minimum has not been met 72 hours ahead of trip, we will reach out and refund, reschedule or make alternate arrangements. Liability Waiver must be completed ahead of hike in order to participate. All hikes are rain or shine.

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel 14 days or more prior to the start of your trip, you will receive a full refund, less a 10% non-refundable administration fee. If you cancel between 24 hours and 14 days ahead, you will receive a 50% refund. Anything less than 24-hours is ineligible for refund, unless trip is canceled by Girl Gotta Hike, due to dangerous conditions or any other reason.

Public Transit + Ride Sharing: Carpooling is encouraged! GGH helps connect carless NYC-hikers with their neighboring hiker-drivers to get everyone to trail. A partial Public Transit option is available for hikers coming from NYC. Travel details are provided upon signup.