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The "Jester" Section Hiker is the premier podcast with the spotlight on section hikers!

The stories you will hear are about everyday people who, in addition to their everyday lives, make the commitment to hike long-distance trails where every section is a new beginning. 

From National Scenic Trails to National Parks and all Trails in between, listen with your host, Julie “Jester” Gayheart, to hear what it means to be a section hiker and the adventure that awaits them section by section. 

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Section Hiking New York (Days 1-4)

Jul 6, 2024

Jester is out this summer working on completing the Appalachian Trail again for a 2nd time as a section hiker. Jester starts clicking off miles in New York that includes the Lemon Squeezer, Bear Mountain, and finishing the episode off by crossing the Hudson River on that famous bridge! 

6/23/24 - New York Day 1 (Far Out): 

Arden Valley Rd. (1388.4)

Tiorati Circle Picnic Area (1393.7)

5.6 Miles 

6/24/24 - New York Day 2 (Far Out):

Tiorati Circle Picnic Area (1393.7)

Andrew Wayne Drive (1402.6)

8.9 Miles

6/25/24 - New York Day 3 (Far Out):

Andrew Wayne Drive (1402.6)

Bear Mountain Perkins Tower (1408.3)

5.7 Miles

6/26/24 - New York Day 4 (Far Out): 

Bear Mountain Perkins Tower (1408.3)

Appalachian Market (1415.1)

6.8 Miles

Connect With Jester:

Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com

Jester's Gear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5wx7IWX7G0 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/

Watch Safe and Found: https://safe-and-found.com  

Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"