Ever thought about hiking the longest, hiking-only footpath in the world? It’s right here in the U.S., passing through the eastern Appalachian Mountains. The elevation gain of the Appalachian Trail ...

The Appalachian Trail spans 2,194 miles across 14 states along the East Coast of the U.S. Most experienced hikers begin their ...

The 5 Best Hikes on the Appalachian Trail, as Chosen By a Thru-Hiker. Liz "Snorkel" Thomas. Tue, June 20, 2023 at 4:56 PM UTC. 8 min read. This article originally appeared on Backpacker.

COVID-19 and the Appalachian Trail: Short hikes are fine, but thru-hikers are now rebels There will be no certificates this year for those who hike from Georgia to Maine.

After Hurricane Helene damaged the Appalachian Trail in September, local hostel owners along the trail say business has slowed as they work to rebuild.

Aside from section hiking (or hiking the trail in sections rather than from end to end) the Appalachian Trail, Niekamp has completed a thru-hike of Ohio’s Buckeye Trail, the 1,100-mile Florida ...

Bruce has completed eight thru-hikes of the Appalachian Trail. Before embarking on his first thru-hike in 1985, Bruce was inspired by Shaffer's poetry book, "Walking with Spring," which is a ...

In 2019 alone, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy registered about 1,000 complete thru-hikes, but it has only ever tracked eight complete southbound winter treks.

Appalachian Trail in Georgia: Dicks Creek Gap. At Dicks Creek trailhead off US-76 near Hiawasee, hikers can choose between a shorter 4-mile loop or a more challenging 11-mile trek.