Get started with section hiking the Appalachian Trail using our comprehensive guide, perfect for beginners and seasoned hikers alike.
When I say "rain-test your gear," I mean set up your tent in the YMCA locker room, turn every shower head towards it, and play solitaire inside for an hour.
How do you thru-hike the Appalachian Trail? This detailed guide will help you prepare, plan, and successfully complete the 2,194.3-mile backpacking journey.
The Appalachian Trail twists and turns for 2,190 miles through 14 states from Georgia to Maine. And it has become so popular that 3 million people a year step foot on it, in some form or another. But just how dangerous is hiking the Appalachian Trail, and what are those potential dangers? In this article
Hike the Appalachian Trail at Max Patch, a grassy, bald mountain that’s covered in wildflowers, and one of North Carolina’s most popular AT hikes.
Want to hike the Appalachian trail but not ready for the whole thing? Here are the 10 best Appalachian trail section hikes to get you started.
After trekking 2,000 miles of mountainous terrain on foot, I transformed physically and spiritually, but that didn't mean I wanted to totally erase my old self.
Hike across the balds at Roan Mountain on the Appalachian Trail for spectacular panoramic views and summer rhododendron blooms. Start from Carver's Gap.
Snoqualmie Pass
Starting at Springer Mountain in north Georgia and passing through 14 states, the Appalachian trail is over 2100 miles long and gains 90 feet of elevation (the equivalent of Mount Everest, sixteen times). 70-year-old Rubén spent 6 months and 1 week on the trail, but was away from home for nearly 7 months. He is only the 24th thru-hiker in their 70s on record to finish.
The 2018 Appalachian Trail hiking season is nearly upon us, and potential thru-hikers are setting off on an enormous journey. For me, having daily reminders of why I would even consider hiking 2000+ miles was important to my success. So, my fellow hikers, I present to you the top photos from my 2017 hike. Strive not only to be inspired, but to inspire others. The Great Smoky Mountains are one of the most amazing sections of the trail. ...
Will you be hiking in Appalachia this summer? Our guide can help you avoid some of the more dangerous creatures along the Appalachian Trail.
New Jersey has so many hikes, it's hard to single one out as being the most beautiful. However, this Stairway to Heaven hike lives up to its name.
Another image from Bears Den on the Appalachian Trail looking out over the Shenandoah Valley. Please take a moment and click on the image to see it large on a black background. And thank you in advance for looking at my work and for any comments, critiques and favorites. :) And please don't use my images without my consent.
Finished in 1930, The Long Trail is the oldest long distance hiking trail in the United States and s
More than 100 ponies roam free on the slopes of Virginia's highest peak
Whether you are old, overweight, blind, deaf, amputated, or disabled - someone else has already hiked the AT. If they can do it, you can do it.
Are you looking for the most inspiring trail movies? Then this is the post for you! This article features the best hiking movies out there.
Learn more about us! The ATC oversees the protection and management of the world’s longest hiking-only footpath, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
