The Last Last Hike

83-year-old Nimblewill Nomad is on a journey to become the oldest person to thru-hike the entirety of the Appalachian Trail, starting at Flagg Mountain in Alabama

83-year-old Nimblewill Nomad is about to become the oldest person to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. But he didn’t start at Springer Mountain, Georgia – his trek began on Flagg Mountain in Alabama, the true southern terminus of the Appalachian Mountain Range. Throughout his odyssey, he’s meeting hikers along the way and sharing the magic of Flagg Mountain, where he has been the caretaker for the past three years. With more than two decades and 50,000 miles of hiking experience behind him, will this really be his last last hike?

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The Last Last Hike (Trailer)

83-year-old Nimblewill Nomad is on a journey to become the oldest person to thru-hike the entirety of the Appalachian Trail, starting at Flagg Mountain in Alabama
Filmmaker: Céline François
Backpacking, Long-Distance Trails