What Is The 900 Miler Club?

The 900 Miler Club is a group of elite and avid hikers who have traversed the entire length of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) on the Appalachian Trail including all 150 of the branched trails in the Smokies, which is about 900 miles in total length.

They do not have to be done thru-hike and can be section hiked over a longer period of time. The current fastest known time of the 900 Miler Club is currently held by Jeff Woody.

History of The 900 Miler Club:

There is not much recorded online of who the first hikers were to complete and log their 900 mile trips through the Smoky Mountains but over the years there has been an unofficial group campaign started by The Smoky Mountains Hiking Club. They have a small, one-time membership fee that gets your name added to the documented list of completed 900 Milers! You can also get a sweet badge from them for your completion.

Current Members of The 900 Miler Club:

As of 9/8/2021, there are 705 members of the 900 Miler Club.

How Do You Join the 900 Miler Club?

To join the club as a 900 Miler, you must document your completion of each trail hiked in the GSMNP. Once you have completed all 150 trails, you are able to submit your application with a $15 fee and claim ownership of your member status to an elite hiking club! Once a member, you can buy badges, stickers and magnets for a small fee as well.

Resources for The 900 Miler Club?

Check out the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club as the current premier source for information regarding The 900 Miler Club.

Also stay tuned for a future feature here at Trail Lingo in regards specifically to The 900 Miler Club.