The Appalachian Trail stretches more than 2,000 miles across remote wilderness in the eastern United States. While millions hike it safely every year, some hikers have reported strange encounters, ...

New Hampshire's section of the Appalachian Trail is the second most visited, attracting 2.88 million hikers in 2025, according to estimates.

Poole is back in Canton to spend some time with his mom, Linda, before tackling the Appalachian Trail, this time to raise money and awareness for local relief efforts in partnership with CommQuest, ...

A prescribed 372-acre burn will temporarily close the Max Patch Short Loop and portions of the Appalachian Trail and Buckeye ...

GARDNERS, Pa. — Sam Cooper had just trekked 7 miles through a rain-sodden stretch of the Appalachian Trail when he sat down outside a little country store in Pennsylvania to take on its ice cream ...

McAfee Knob in Virginia is one of the most photographed spots on the Appalachian Trail. Photo courtesy of Ray Meese for Virginia Tech. With warmer temperatures, hikers are already descending on the ...

With inflation and tariffs pushing costs up, thru-hiking a long trail could get more expensive this season. We talked to trail-town business owners and looked at economic reports to estimate how much ...

Drew Boysen is doing what most of us only SAY we'll do one day, writes Mark LaFlamme, if we can only get out from under the daily rat race.

ERWIN, Tenn. — Almost six months after Hurricane Helene's historic flooding devastated the region, restoration efforts on the Appalachian Trail are making significant progress. The Appalachian Trail ...

The Appalachian Trail covers over 2,000 miles and passes through 14 states. It's known for rugged terrain and long days on foot, but the deeper you look, the more odd history you’ll find. A public ...

The concept of 'trail magic' on hiking paths extends to community life. Discover why participation, not observation, sustains ...