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Appalachian Trail: Shippensburg Road to Pine Grove Furnace State ParkLeave the highlands and enjoy young forests and farmland panoramas (cue the hay fields and barns) on this easy-going 8.1-mile stretch. Philadelphia: Lock 12 LoopExplore canal relics and tucked-away overlooks of the Mason-Dixon Trail on this 3.6-mile dayhike in Holtwood Environmental Preserve. 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.
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Swatara Gap Loop - using old AT trailLoop using old AT; followed Garmin trail resulting in doing some bush walking and following old logging roads Bear Run Nature ReserveThis hike is about an 8.8 mile loop through the Bear Run Nature Reserve which borders Falling Water both of which are run by The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy.
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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. 
Local Hikes: NortheastHead out on one of these trails in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. |
Local Hikes: NortheastPaddle to Maryland's Assateague Island; pack an ice axe for the Presidentials. 
Readers' Choice 2011: America's Best HikesThe undisputed local experts—you—chose the top parks, trails, campsites, and weekend getaways from Alaska to Alabama. |
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. |
Packing for a Backcountry Ski DayKristin Hostetter shows you the essential gear, and how to pack it, for a day of backcountry skiing. |
Adjust Your Pack Straps on the TrailMaximize your pack's comfort with a few easy, on-trail strap adjustments. |
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