To say you are doing something/anything other than what you are actually doing at the time. A lie to avoid embarrassment or repercussion.
Gov. Sanford of South Carolina was reportedly "hiking the appalachian trail", but in reality was shackin' up in Argentina. On Father's Day to boot!
by Beach Rhino June 24, 2009
Get the hiking the appalachian trailmug. A pharse used to describe an extra martial afffair that you are hiding but are really out of the country.
by philipc76 June 25, 2009
Get the hiking the Appalachian Trailmug. Any cover story a politician or other person of power uses when cheating on that person's spouse.
From the disappearance of Gov. Mark Sanford in 2009.
From the disappearance of Gov. Mark Sanford in 2009.
by Colby B. June 24, 2009
Get the Hiking the Appalachian Trailmug. Euphemism for leaving the governor's mansion, without telling anyone where you're going, and then disappearing for a week while breaking up with your mistress in Argentina.
A: Where's Mark, his security detail and wife are wondering? B: Oh he's out Hiking the Appalachian Trail.
A: I hope he's wearing a condom.
A: I hope he's wearing a condom.
by Schnyper June 24, 2009
Get the Hiking the Appalachian Trailmug. by blarney230 June 24, 2009
Get the hiking the Appalachian trailmug. Gov. Sanders of South Carolina was Hiking the Appalachian Trail on Father's Day instead of hanging out with his family.
by djnonsequitur June 24, 2009
Get the Hiking the Appalachian Trailmug. Made famous by South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, it's a euphemism for when you're doing something nefarious.
Randy: Hey, were you out messin' around with that tranny again?
Daryl: Nah, dude. I was hiking the Appalachian Trail.
Daryl: Nah, dude. I was hiking the Appalachian Trail.
by Butler CW June 24, 2009
Get the I was hiking the Appalachian Trail.mug.