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Hiking and Backpacking

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Meet the Appalachian Trail’s Fastest Female Thru-Hiker

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In 46 days, 11 hours, and 20 minutes, Jennifer Pharr Davis hiked from Georgia to Maine—a total of 2,181 miles. That time stands as the women's record for fastest thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail. In this short video from filmmaker Kerrin Sheldon, Davis talks about what the trail means to her beyond the title and what she keeps her eyes on.

 

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Hiking and Backpacking