Who Was the Oldest Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker?

Sandy B. writes… Q: How old was the oldest male through hiker? A: This is a fairly common question, and I think the uncertainty stems from confusing Google results (see below). Although Grandma Gatewood is arguably the most badass thru-hiker of all time, she is not the oldest (or even the first). The title of oldest female ......

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