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 ...

When you decide to hike the daunting Appalachian Trail, the best time of year to start and end your hike depends on what ...

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.

Attractions along the trail include Clingmans Dome, 6,643 feet high in the Smoky Mountains, wild ponies in the Grayson Highlands, Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, and the White Mountains in New ...

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.

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 ...

Earl Shaffer was 'confused and depressed’ when he started hiking the Appalachian Trail in 1948. He made history 124 days later. July 27, 2023 More than 1 year ago ...