Hiking the Appalachian Trail BC (before cell phones)
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Thu, Feb 12, 2026; 7:00 PM
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Hiking the Appalachian Trail BC (before cell phones)
In 1975, a young enthusiastic hiker completed his dream to hike the Appalachian Trail. He was the 282nd hiker to complete the 2,048 mile trail. Fifty years later, in his talk for us, Rob Bristow, that enthusiastic hiker, will share the story of his trip and draw on the 100-year history of the world famous AT. We will also get to see some of the archived photographs and maps that illustrate the challenges early hikers faced in those days before cell phones and computers. His recently published book, The Real Appalachian Trail, BC, supports the Appalachian Trail Museum and will be available. Plus, during the event, we will raffle off a copy of Bristow's book!
217 E Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
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Jane Cogie
jane.cogie@gmail.com
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Organized By: Shawnee Group
Location: 217 E Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
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Jane Cogie
jane.cogie@gmail.com
In 1975, a young enthusiastic hiker completed his dream to hike the Appalachian Trail. He was the 282nd hiker to complete the 2,048 mile trail. Fifty years later, in his talk for us, Rob Bristow, that enthusiastic hiker, will share the story of his trip and draw on the 100-year history of the world famous AT. We will also get to see some of the archived photographs and maps that illustrate the challenges early hikers faced in those days before cell phones and computers. His recently published book, The Real Appalachian Trail, BC, supports the Appalachian Trail Museum and will be available. Plus, during the event, we will raffle off a copy of Bristow's book!
Cost: Free
Signup Instructions: Registering is appreciated but not necessary.
Signup Restrictions: None
Additional Directions: This talk will take place at the Carbondale Township Hall Meeting Room, 217 E. Main, Carbondale, IL. The Township meeting room must be entered through the Township's (blue) backdoor. Parking is available in lots along the alley near the backdoor, behind Township Hall and Buckwater Brew Works, on the city block bounded by South Washington Street, East Monroe, and South Marion (by Rock Hill Baptist Church).