Connect with your hikers on the trail
Thruhikers helps long-distance hikers stay connected with their supporters. Share your journey, manage your wishlist, and receive encouragement along the way.
Appalachian Trail
United States
Stay Connected
Everything you need for your thru-hiking journey
- Track Your Progress
Update your location and mileage on the trail. Your supporters can follow your journey in real-time.
- Journal Your Experience
Share your trail stories, photos, and experiences with your supporters through an easy-to-use journal.
- Manage Your Wishlist
Create a wishlist of items you need on the trail. Supporters can see what you need and where to send it.
Built for the Trail
Designed specifically for the realities of long-distance hiking, with features that work with limited connectivity.
SMS/MMS Updates
Send updates via text message with simple commands that work offline and queue until signal is available.
Interactive Journey Map
Supporters can follow your progress with a visual map that updates automatically with your location and milestones.
Supporter Connection
Receive encouragement and support through a simple ping system that delivers messages via SMS.
How It Works
A simple process designed to work with the realities of trail life.
Register & Verify
Create an account and verify your phone number before hitting the trail.
Send SMS Updates
Use simple commands like #mi 1234 or #log Great day hiking! to update your journey.
Share Your Journey
Invite friends and family to follow your progress and send encouragement.
Trail Update
Today at 2:15 PM
#mi 1234
Mile marker updated to 1,234. Great progress!
#log Made it to Katahdin Stream Campground. Summit tomorrow!
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Join Thruhikers today and stay connected with your supporters, even from the most remote sections of the trail.