Man returns to West Virginia after successfully thru hiking major US trails, completing the ‘Triple Crown’

HARPERS FERRY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – After successfully thru hiking three major U.S. trails, Chris Lovell has returned to the Mountain State.

Lovell returned to Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County via Amtrak on Thursday and was greeted by friends who were eager to congratulate him on his impressive feat. 

The feat is called the ‘Triple Crown’ which informally refers to the three major U.S. long-distance hiking trails. Those trails are the Appalachian Trail (2,194 miles), the Pacific Crest Trail (2,653 miles), and the Continental Divide Trail (3,028 miles).

“It’s about 7,800 miles altogether,” Lovell told LOOTPRESS. “I’m just getting home to Harpers Ferry, seeing my friends, getting back to the hostel; can’t wait to see you hikers next year.”

Each trail takes an estimated 4-6 months to complete.

Lovell also recently purchased the Harpers Ferry Hostel located across the river from the historic town and encourages visitors to the area to book a stay.

“All you hikers coming through, whether you’re section hikers, weekendin’, even if you’re just doing a day hike and wanna come and see us,” Lovell explained. “We are looking forward to seeing y’all, we’re pet friendly, bring any hiker out.”

To learn more about the Harpers Ferry Hostel, click here.