Lyla Harrod

Lyla “Sugar” Harrod is a sober, queer transgender woman with over 11,000 miles of long-distance hiking experience. She is the first transgender woman to complete the Triple Crown of long-distance hiking, which includes the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail. Lyla has set women's unsupported Fastest Known Times, including of New Hampshire’s 48 4,000 footers and the Appalachian Trail. Lyla is also the founder of Trail QTs, a mentoring program for queer and trans first-time thru-hikers. REI Co-op Member for a long time.