What It’s Like to Hike in all 50 States with Lydia Weigel

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Some people have a goal to visit all 50 states. But Lydia Weigel took it one step further – she wanted to hike in all 50 states! And she did! 🥳

A woman wearing a green jackets stands in front of a Joshua Tree with the sun setting in the background

On episode 5 of Her Side of the Trail, Lydia shares the motivation behind her goal to hike in all 50 states, when (and where) she reached that goal, and what’s next for her.

Since Lydia has hiked all over the country, she shares some of her favorite trails, the states that surprised her the most, and some crazy stories, like the time she lost her shoe in quicksand! Lydia also discusses what it’s like to hike in another country compared to the United States.

A woman climbs up a rope and wooden ladder along a steep rocky slope in the dessert

It’s been so much fun following along with Lydia’s adventures across the US. You can follow them too on her social media accounts like Instagram and TikTok. She’s also a wealth of information, so you’ll want to visit her website if you’re planning any hiking trips across the country.

Listen to the episode below or on your favorite podcast app. Or watch the interview on YouTube! If you loved it, please take the time to leave a review or rating. Don’t forget to follow or subscribe!

Lauren Stites
Lauren Stites
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