Appalachian Trail: PA 645 to PA 183
Save this 11-miler for leaf-peeper season when the hills are brushed in reds and browns. Don‰Ûªt miss the incredible overlook at milepoint 1.9.
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Appalachian Trail: PA 233 to Shippensburg RoadGo for one, two, or three nights on this 15.5-mile leg featuring a trio of shelters and long shady stretches under classic Pennsylvanian woodlands.
Appalachian Trail: PA 94 to Bucher Hill RoadClimb. Descend. Repeat. This 8.3-mile leg connects 4 unnamed highpoints along Rocky Ridge. No surprise: Lots of giant rocks on the trail too.
Pittsburgh, PA: Greene River TrailA 10.3-mile out-and-back (or a 5.4-mile shuttle), this peaceful walk along the Monongahela River wanders through remnants of Pittsburgh's industrial past and present. |
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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. |
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. |
Gear Review: The North Face Summit Series Anti-Matter SoftshellThis softshell packs a double punch with waterproofing and breathability. |
Gear Review: Big Sky Soul TentGo lightweight with this freestanding solo tent. |
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