White Mountain National Forest: Carter Range and Wildcat Range
A two-day peak-bagging trek in the White Mountains, this 15.4-mile shuttle traces the spines of the Carter and Wildcat Ranges, cresting five 4,000-foot peaks.
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Appalachian Trail: Hogan Road to ME 26On this 27.7-mile course into Maine, you'll hike, climb--even scramble hand-over-foot--over glacial leftovers and up the rocky flanks of Goose Eye Mountain in the Mahoosuc Range.
Appalachian Trail: Amicalola Falls to Springer MountainIt's not the officially the AT but this 8.8-mile hike climbs past Amicalola Falls to Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of the 2,175-mile Appalachian Trail.
Appalachian Trail: Tanyard Gap to Allen GapCruise 8.1 miles into wooded creek valleys and up Rich Mountain where an old fire tower is accessible by a short spur trail. |
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Charlies Bunion LoopGet away for a night or three on this 12.8-mile lasso loop that delivers you to the high reaches of the Great Smoky Mountains. New York City: Bear and West Mountains via the ATThis 10-mile out-and-back climbs a summit with far-reaching views and ends at a rustic Appalachian Trail shelter. |
Heroes: Bob Peoples, 68This tireless trail angel is firing up a new generation of backcountry stewards. International Appalachian Trail, Quebec - Readers Choice 2012Find caribou, moose, and bald eagles on a hut-to-hut trek in an undiscovered park. Readers' Choice 2012: Top 3 - Southeast HikesOur prolific map contributor has thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail and notched more than 90 bag nights while scouting routes for BACKPACKER. |
Readers' Choice 2012: Reader Leader Contest WinnersMore than 150 of you entered our contest to become a BACKPACKER field scout. Meet the winners. Readers' Choice 2012: Appalachian Trail, 100-Mile Wilderness, METackle the Northeast's most remote wilds for bears, moose, and berries. Trail Master: Q & A with record-breaking thru-hiker Jennifer Pharr DavisHaving just broken the speed record for thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, Jennifer Pharr Davis sits down to discuss gear, preparation, and the joy of a stellar hike. |
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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