In 1951, he became the second person known to have walked the trail in a single trek — a “thru-hike” — covering some 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine in 123 days.
Gene Espy, Pioneering Hiker of the Appalachian Trail, Dies at 98
Published on September 1, 2025 at 08:34 PM
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Gene Espy, Pioneering Hiker of the Appalachian Trail, Dies at 98
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