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The North Country Trail encompasses eight states and spans an impressive 4,800 miles.

It never felt all that epic to me, Youngsaid.

It was a string of hikes.

I got to go hiking every day.

The North Country Trail is a relatively new trail that was authorized by Congress in 1980.

Due to this, Young found changes the second time she undertook it.

The whole notion that someone wanted to do it a second time, I think thats unprecedented.

you might learn more about Young and check out her books by visiting herwebsite.

75-year-old Joan H. Young is the first woman to complete the 4,800-mile North Country Trail twice.