Philadelphia: Appalachian Trail-South of 309
Most of this easy 7-mile hike passes under a tree-shaded ridgeline that insulates dayhikers from the outside world.
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Appalachian Trail: Lehigh to Little GapsTo enjoy the stretched-out ridgeline views on this 10-mile out-and-back, you'll first have to navigate an interesting hand-over-foot scramble.
Appalachian Trail: PA 225 to PA 325Cut out a monster climb by hiking this 9.7-mile section south-to-north along Peters Mountain to two scenic outposts: Table Rock and Shikellimy Overlook. Philadelphia: Wind Gap to Smith ShelterThis 8.8-mile, out-and-back wooded hike runs the spine of the Appalachian Mountains to one of the most remote AT shelters in Pennsylvania. |
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Hamburg Reservoir to Dans Pulpit and Back14 mile hike, well marked trail (part of the AT in Pennsylvania). One way and return same trail. AT Eckville to Hawk MountainAppalachia Trail section starting in Eckville; loop off to Hawk Mountain. |
Trail Mix: Great November Hikes in the EastYour region's go-now guide: Explore New York City, hike four states in 24 hours, and perfect days in NC, GA, and NH. Trail Mix: EastYour region's go-now guide. Rip & Go: West Rim Trail - Tioga State Forest, PAChase canyon vistas through stands of old-growth hemlock. |
Readers' Choice 2012: Your Neck of the Woods - Northeast HikesSnag Big Apple skyline views, tackle four peaks in a day, rack up waterfalls, hike through history on the AT, and climb Vermont's highest peak. A Piece of QuietAmerica’s leading advocate of wilderness silence shows the way to Mt. Rainier National Park’s quietest corner. Plus: 9 more campsites with life-list listening. |
Appalachian Trail Nature Photo GalleryWildflowers, bugs, and other nature photographs shot by our map correspondent on the AT © Jeff Chow AT Shelter Photo GalleryA few of the shelters and lean-tos found along the length of the Appalachian Trail © Jeff Chow Panoramas of the Appalachian TrailA collection of five-star overlooks along the Appalachian Trail © Jeff Chow |
AT Interview: Correspondent Jeff ChowJeff Chow spent 10 months mapping every mile of the AT for BACKPACKER. Learn about his favorite spots and hard-earned tips here. |
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