Appalachian Trail Hiker Dies After Falling from McAfee Knob
Paul “Grandmaster” Classen suffered severe injuries in plunge; cause of incident still unclear.
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Fixing the AT’s Overcrowding Crisis
A group of dedicated trail lovers are working to protect America’s favorite wilderness footpath from the hordes of people who walk it each year
A.T. Phone Home: Backpacker Wants Your Appalachian Trail Stories
Have a tale from the AT? We want you to give us a call—literally.
“Unable to Stand or Walk”: Sick Hiker Airlifted Off Appalachian Trail in Great Smoky Mountains
Ill backpacker rescued in 90-minute mission.
The Appalachian Trail’s Most Famous Viewpoints Are More Popular Than Ever—and the NPS Is Looking for a Solution
The National Park Service will hold public meetings this month to determine how it should manage McAfee Knob, the Dragon’s Tooth, and Tinker Cliffs.
What It’s Like to Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail as a Transgender Woman
“The world and how it interacts with me changed the day I came out as trans”
Delaware Water Gap Could Be the Appalachian Trail’s Next National Park
It's a well-known waypoint for thru-hikers—and if local government gets its way, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area may be on its way to becoming something more.
Court Blocks Pipeline From Crossing Appalachian Trail
The fate of the mostly-complete Mountain Valley Pipeline is up in the air after a federal appeals court threw out a key permit that would have allowed it to cross Jefferson National Forest.
The Great Eastern Trail Could Be the Next Appalachian Trail. Here’s How to Hike Part of It Now.
When it's finished, this in-progress long trail will let hikers take a stroll up the Appalachians without battling the AT's crowds.
100 Years Ago, the Appalachian Trail Was One Man’s Dream. Now, It’s Everyone’s.
Benton MacKaye's original proposal for the Appalachian Trail came out 100 years ago. While the trail may have changed, the appeal hasn't.
The Appalachian Trail is Officially 1.2 Miles Longer
In 2022, expect just a little more mileage on the East Coast’s fabled thru-hike.
What’s in a 5-Time Appalachian Trail Hiker’s Pack?
With over 30 years of thru-hiking and section-hiking long trails all over the country (but never the PCT), Andy Niekamp is definitely the voice of experience. Backpacker sat down with him to find out his tips, tricks, and favorite gear.
Why This 5-Time Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Will Never Attempt the PCT
With over 30 years of thru-hiking and section-hiking long trails all over the country (but never the PCT), Andy Niekamp is definitely the voice of experience. Backpacker sat down with him to find out his tips, tricks, and favorite gear.
“All Good Things Come to an End”: The Appalachian Trail’s Oldest Thru-Hiker on His Last Long Journey
After becoming the oldest person to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail at age 83, M.J. “Nimblewill Nomad” Eberhart reflects on the trip that got him there.
“Nimblewill Nomad”, 83, Becomes the Oldest Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker
M.J. Eberhart finished his third AT hike in Dalton, Massachusetts.
Beavers Flood Part of the Appalachian Trail
A group of the crafty rodents rerouted a creek onto the path in Massachusetts.
Hikers Are Leaving Garbage at One of the Appalachian Trail’s Most Famous Spots—and It’s Attracting Bears
Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club posts warning that litter is leading bruins to McAfee Knob.
Preview: Was the First Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker a Fraud?
The hiking community has long praised Earl Shaffer for being the first person to complete the iconic trail in a single push. But one man wants us to take a closer look at Shaffer’s claims.
Was the First Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker a Fraud?
The hiking community has long praised Earl Shaffer for being the first person to complete the iconic trail in a single push. But one man wants us to take a closer look at Shaffer’s claims.
This Family Just Hiked The Appalachian Trail With A Preschooler—Here’s How You Can, Too
In August 2021, five-year-old Harvey Sutton became one of the AT’s youngest successful thru-hikers. Here’s how mom and dad helped him pull it off.