The U.S. Forest Service closed down more than 90 miles of the trail in Southwest Virginia. Trail managers urge hikers to ...

Something about the legendary Appalachian Trail resonated with me; perhaps it's the idea of leaving life behind for months to hike thousands of miles and reconnect with nature on the ultimate ...

The Clinch Ranger District and the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area could remain closed through Oct. 1, 2025.

The first big site for hikers is the McAfee Knob, which juts out over the valley (much like Pride Rock in The Lion King) and is the most photographed spot on the Appalachian Trail. On a clear day ...

John Stundon, of Camp Hill, completed a thru-hike of the entire 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail on Friday, Sept. 6. The trek ...

Can Any Level Hiker Take On The Mount Minsi Trail? Is It Easier Than The Appalachian Trail? What Is The Best Time To Hike Mount Minsi And The Appalachian Trail? Located near Delaware Water Gap ...

A 31-year-old woman from Virginia broke the record for fastest known time to complete the Appalachian Trail. Tara Dower ...

Tara Dower's first attempt to hike the fabled 2,198-mile path ended early with anxiety attacks. The last time ended with ...

The Appalachian Trail also crosses Max Patch in the Harmon Den area of Hot Springs. Two easy loop trails (1.4 miles and 2.4 miles) lead to the 4,629-foot summit. The bald mountain (the Southern ...

Though the storm is over, work on the trail and surrounding areas is anticipated to take months, and the ATC warns that ...

A hiker was found dead on the Appalachian Trail ... The hike from the trailhead is approximately 3.8 miles each way. The summit offers a view of the Catawba Valley, Catawba Mountain and McAfee ...

This Hiking Route Has Stunning Fall Foliage Views — and It Leads to the Most Photographed Site on the Appalachian Trail Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state is home to one of the most ...