How Long Does It Take To Hike The Appalachian Trail?

Most people ask, “How long does it take to hike the Appalachian Trail?“ The time will vary from hiker to hiker, so it’s hard to answer how long will it take to hike the Appalachian Trail... How long it takes to walk the Appalachian Trail will depend on overall health and desire to ascend Mt. Katahdin. I will be in no particular hurry so I won’t care how long it takes me to go from Georgia to Maine.