Hiker, 91, becomes oldest person to complete grueling Appalachian Trail

August 31, 2026 · 10:17 pm 1 sources

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• Hiker, 91, becomes oldest person to complete grueling Appalachian Trail
  The Guardian · August 31, 2026 22:17
  Dale Sanders said he fell 71 times on the trail, but completed the journey as ‘people are motivated … by my efforts’ A 91-year-old hiker has reclaimed his record as the oldest person to complete the more than 2,000-mile Appalachian Trail. By his count, Dale Sanders, of Tennessee, fell 71 times…