We did it!
On Saturday, September 9, the exact 40th birthday of the MST, more than 1700 people working together completed 100% of the MST hiking route, from Clingmans Dome on the Tennessee line to Jockey’s Ridge State Park on the coast. (Three legs of the paddle route – all on the Neuse – were not completed due to paddlers being called away to prepare for Hurricane Irma.)
Thanks to everyone who hiked and paddled and to those who have shared stories and photos from the day.
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MST in a Day Segment 11A-16A: Irma assist on the Neuse
Mike and Patty Parrish Hurricane Irma may have steered west, but she still had an impact on folks taking the eastern paddle section of the MST. “Kayaked along the Neuse,” writes Patty Parrish, who paddled with Mike. “It
MST in a Day Segment 18: Hiking for Norman
September 9’s hike had another meaning for Patti Keith and her family. “Today was bittersweet as we hiked the MST,” Patti begins. “My husband Norman loved to hike and was hoping to complete the entire trail. Leukemia took him from
MST in a Day Segment 17: Nature on the Neusiok
One of the more surprising stretches of the MST is the 6.5-mile stretch that piggybacks on the Neusiok Trail in the Croatan National Forest, from the Pinecliff Recreation Area east to NC 306. At times, it’s very coastal, passing through
MST in a Day Segment 16b: A perk to the road sections
Before people sign up for a hike, they almost always have the same question: Are there restrooms along the trail? Alas, because the trail, for the most part, weaves through the woods, the answer is no. Not the case with
MST in a Day Segment 15b: Bray tell, who have we here?
For Randall and Kay Kimrey, the day began at 9 a.m. on a busy stretch of country road near Stella. Fortunately, the drivers were courteous, which freed the Kimreys to focus on meeting new friends. “Came upon 3 friendly donkeys
MST in a Day Segment 13b: Celebrity sighting
Imagine having signed up to hike Leg 5 of Segment 13b, a relatively remote stretch of the MST through Jones Lake State Park, and running into this pair of MST celebrities! First, there’s Howard Lee, the godfather of the MST
MST in a Day Segment 12b: Walking his Walk
Why was there a Mountains-to-Sea Trail in a Day? you ask. Who could come up with such a crazy idea? The good looking guy in the yellow hat, Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail board member Jerry Barker, who pitched the
MST in a Day Segment 11: Big Family, Big Day
Bonking on the trail Does it take big to appreciate big? It probably helps, at least in the case of Jon Parks and family. “We're a family of 7 and our children range in age from 1 year
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Segment 1A
Segment 1B
Segment 2
Segment 3
Segment 4
Segment 5
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Segment 7
Segment 8
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Segment 10
Segment 11A-16A
Segment 11B
Segment 12B
Segment 13B
Segment 14B
Segment 15B
Segment 16B
Segment 17
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