> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.hikingamerica.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Almost There: 'Rocky Mountain High' DeSanctis on the Brink of Making ADT History - URL: https://www.hikingamerica.com/briana-desanctis-american-discovery-trail-finish/ - Published: 2024-01-21T14:50:39.000Z - Updated: 2026-05-12T15:52:03.000Z - Description: Briana DeSanctis, close to being the first woman to solo the 6,800-mile American Discovery Trail, reflects on her journey and shares her apprehensions about the final 200 miles, including her recent talk at the LA Adventurers Club. - Author: John Wesley Brett - Tags: California, How To [**Briana "Rocky Mountain High" DeSanctis**](https://www.facebook.com/rockygoeshiking) is close to becoming the **first woman to complete the entire 6,800-mile American Discovery Trail solo**. For the last two years, she has journeyed from Delaware to California, a testament to perseverance and the spirit of exploration. But with just 200 miles left, **it is anything but a sprint to the finish.** In an interview with a television station in her home state of Maine last month, [**Rocky explains why she is apprehensive about finishing**](https://fb.watch/pIXbY0edY8/?ref=hikingamerica.com)**.** To that end, last week, after reaching Sacramento, Rocky took a break, jumped on a red-eye Greyhound Bus, and headed south for a live appearance on the [**Adventurers Club of Los Angeles**](https://www.youtube.com/@AdventurersClubLA?ref=hikingamerica.com) **livestream.** "Rocky" on the Adventures Club of Los Angeles Livestream 🥾🥾 Rocky should finish in about two to three weeks – or maybe longer. 🤷‍♀️ [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/0f/28/0f286572-aa37-49a3-8704-f6d42aa3a69a/content/images/2022/12/Hiking-America-wordmark-GreenSlogan.jpg)](https://www.hikingamerica.com/welcome/) Not affiliated with nor authorized by the American Discovery Trail Society® ## Sign up for Hiking America - Maps and Guides to the American Discovery Trail Maps, Guides, GPX Data, and Hiker Notes - to the American Discovery Trail Subscribe Email sent! 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Plus, we've included details about a newly installed **Amazon Locker near Ottawa**, offering added convenience for your trail journey. ## Maryland ### [Segment 1 - Oldtown to Hancock](https://www.hikingamerica.com/guides-maryland/) Added the **Mountain Life Kitchen** in Paw Paw, West Virginia. A cozy and family-owned Italian restaurant that we visited this week and that we love! Comfort food for the hiking soul. --- [![](https://classic.avantlink.com/gbi/7709108a-b467-4795-a111-fbfeffd18a72/9d04bf78-e64d-4c92-ac7b-411b92a019d3/01a23415-f8c4-42f9-ad43-a0d010a0078e/69165c45-54d0-4c25-8888-6246b4458ec8/image.png)](https://classic.avantlink.com/click.php?tool%5Ftype=ml&merchant%5Flink%5Fid=9d04bf78-e64d-4c92-ac7b-411b92a019d3&website%5Fid=69165c45-54d0-4c25-8888-6246b4458ec8&ref=hikingamerica.com) ## News Along the ADT ### Buckeye Trail [The next Appalachian trail? Federal support could mean big things for Ohio hiking loopOhio is home to one of the longest hiking loop trails in the country. 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