7 Things No One Tells You about Returning to Real Life after a Thru-Hike Posted on September 6, 2023May 13, 2024 By Megan 1 Comment on 7 Things No One Tells You about Returning to Real Life after a Thru-Hike Advice, Thru-Hiking When you get back home after a thru-hike, you might find yourself changed in silly and unexpected ways. One thing is for sure – you’ll be hungry.