Appalachian Trail hikers take lifelong memories, leave crucial tax dollars in WNC

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Oct 01, 2025

Appalachian Trail through-hikers (defined as those traversing the entire Appalachian Trail from start to finsih) are forming life-long memories this season and, according to the latest data, leaving a big economic impact in Western North Carolina and towns across the Southeast.

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