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'Nimblewill Nomad,' 83, becomes oldest hiker to complete Appalachian Trail

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M.J. "Sunny" Eberhart strode into the record books Sunday as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail. See some scenes from his journey.

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  1. Tucson

    'Nimblewill Nomad,' 83, is oldest to hike Appalachian Trail (opens Tucson)

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    PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An 83-year-old from Alabama started walking when he retired more than a quarter-century ago — and never stopped.

  2. Portland Press Herald

    At 83, hiker becomes oldest ever to complete Appalachian Trail (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Known as 'Nimblewill Nomad,' he hiked the trail in sections, completing the final bit in western Massachusetts on Sunday.

  3. Fredericksburg.com

    'Nimblewill Nomad,' 83, becomes oldest hiker to complete Appalachian Trail (opens Fredericksburg.com)

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    Fredericksburg.com's feed description

    M.J. "Sunny" Eberhart strode into the record books Sunday as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail. See some scenes from his journey.

  4. Gazette Times

    Photos: 'Nimblewill Nomad' hikes Appalachian Trail at 83 (opens Gazette Times)

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    An 83-year-old from Alabama started walking when he retired more than a quarter-century ago — and never stopped. M.J. “Sunny” Eberhart strode into the record books Sunday as the oldest

  5. WHAS Louisville

    Meet the 83-year-old who's oldest to hike Appalachian Trail (opens WHAS Louisville)

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    The "Nimblewill Nomad" from Alabama started hiking after his retirement decades ago. He just strode into the record books.

  6. Fox10 Phoenix

    ‘Nimblewill Nomad' becomes oldest person to hike Appalachian Trail at 83 (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    M.J. “Sunny” Eberhart strode into the record books Sunday as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail.

  7. Wyoming Public Media

    'Nimblewill Nomad,' 83, is the oldest to hike the Appalachian Trail (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    M.J. Eberhart, who goes by the trail name of Nimblewill Nomad, hiked the entire 2,193-mile trail. Eberhart finds a sense of calm in the company of the tight-knit and diverse hiking community.

  8. CBS News

    83-year-old known as "Nimblewill Nomad" becomes oldest person to hike the Appalachian Trail (opens CBS News)

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    M.J. Eberhart started his hike in February at his home in Flagg Mountain, Alabama, adding hundreds of extra miles to the route.

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