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Experience Deep Backcountry on the Appalachian Trail’s 100-Mile Wilderness
Hike some of the East Coast's wildest wilderness on the AT.
Massachusetts’ Largest Wildfire in More than 20 Years Scorched a Forest Near the Appalachian Trail
Firefighters are still monitoring the East Mountain Fire, which is the state’s biggest since 1999.
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Will Recognize Your Thru-Hike Again
After a pandemic pause, AT hikers will be able to register their thru-hikes again starting this week.
Court Rules Appalachian Trail Killer Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity
James Jordan will be be confined indefinitely at a psychiatric facility.
Two Days, Three Rescues on the Appalachian Trail
Chilly temperatures and icy trails left three hikers injured and in trouble along the AT this weekend.
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Won’t Recognize Your 2021 Thru-Hike for Now
With Covid cases hitting all-time highs, the nonprofit is still urging thru-hikers to stay home.
A Pipeline Planned to Cross the Appalachian Trail Just Got Cancelled
Citing cost of litigation, builders call off project just three weeks after Supreme Court ruled in its favor.
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Appalachian Trail Pipeline
Justices allow permit to stand in 7-2 decision.
PODCAST: Tragedy on the Appalachian Trail, Part 2
The thru-hiking community knew that "Sovereign" was bad news. Why wasn't anyone able to stop him?
PODCAST: Tragedy on the Appalachian Trail
Of all the risks of hiking a long trail, running into a dangerous person is one of the least likely. But as our next story shows, you never know exactly what–or who–is coming down the trail.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy: Postpone Your Thru-Hike
Citing risk of spreading coronavirus, CEO Sandra Marra urges hikers to postpone or cancel their 2020 hikes.
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Just Released its Coronavirus Plan
As COVID-19 spread across the US, the ATC is limiting group sizes on trail projects, shutting down its visitor center, and asking hikers who contract the virus to contact them.
Supreme Court Hears Opening Arguments on Proposed Appalachian Trail Pipeline
On their first day in court, lawyers for environmental groups and a pipeline developer debated a central question: Is the Appalachian Trail land?
Explore the Appalachian Trail in 3D
See the peaks, parks, and hotspots of America's most storied long trail in this interactive 3D map from BACKPACKER.
The Ultimate Appalachian Trail Packing List
Get ready for your AT thru-hike with this gear checklist from expert thru-hikers Liz "Snorkel" Thomas and Nathan Pipenberg.
Yet Another Court Has Ruled Against an Appalachian Trail Pipeline
Dominion Energy suffers another setback in its quest to run a natural gas pipeline under the AT
Share Your Appalachian Trail Story, Win Gear
We're collecting readers' favorite memories from the AT. Share yours for the chance to win a new sleeping bag or pad.
The Appalachian Trail is Going to the Supreme Court
The nation's highest judiciary will decide whether a new pipeline can cross the AT as planned.
How Did the Appalachian Trail Murder Suspect Slip Through the Cracks?
Before deputies arrested him for the slaying of a veteran, James “Sovereign” Jordan was well-known to law enforcement and hikers along the Appalachian Trail for his erratic and threatening behavior.
FBI Agent: Appalachian Trail Murder Suspect Threatened to Burn Hikers Before Attack
Alleged killer played guitar, argued with victims, affidavit says.
One Hiker Killed, One Injured in Attack on Appalachian Trail
Suspect arrested as section of Appalachian Trail closed through Sunday morning.
Excerpt: A Wild Encounter on the Appalachian Trail
For early thru-hikers, steep hills and long distances were only part of the challenge.
Hike of the Week: Hogpen Gap to Low Gap, Appalachian Trail, Atlanta, GA
Visit Georgia's best section of the Appalachian Trail in winter for a crowd-free experience and Blue Ridge vistas frosted in white.
Court Strikes Down Permit for Pipeline Crossing Appalachian Trail
Judges quote Lorax, slam Forest Service in ruling questioning project’s impact and safety.
Karel Sabbe Breaks Appalachian Trail Speed Record
Finishes supported hike in 41 days, 7 hours, and 39 minutes.
Trail Conference Celebrates Appalachian Trail's New York Origins
The original stretch of the AT in Bear Mountain State Park turns 95 this year.
The Fight Against a Pipeline Along the Appalachian Trail
Opponents of the Mountain Valley Pipeline, which would run near the AT for almost 100 miles and be visible from its most famed lookouts, are headed to court to attempt to stop it. But with construction slated to begin soon, that may not be enough.
Appalachian Trail Short Film Series Kicks Off Season 2
"A Lasting Legacy" profiles a legendary trail volunteer.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Names New President
Suzanne Dixon will head the 42,000-member volunteer organization dedicated to the AT.
Meet the Hardest Partiers on the Appalachian Trail
Has the AT’s party culture gone too far? Bill Donahue joins the trail’s biggest blowout to find out.
How Unsupported Runner Joe McConaughy Broke the Overall Appalachian Trail Record
Fifty miles a day for 45 days. No crew. Joe McConaughy’s AT thru-hike was one for the record (and history) books.
The Time I Almost Lost an Eye on the Appalachian Trail
An AT thru-hiker invites friends along for a comedy of horrors.
Dan “Knotts” Binde Claims a New Self-Supported Appalachian Trail Record
Malfunctioning SPOT device complicating confirmation
Local Man Hiking Appalachian Trail for ALS
Winchester's Rick Marks is tackling the last 600 miles of the AT to raise money to fight his degenerative disease.
From Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail to the Long Haul of Parenthood
In a season of change, a new mom finds comfort on the trail.
Ultrarunner Karl Meltzer on Breaking the Appalachian Trail Speed Record
When one of the winningest ultrarunners in the sport set out to break the AT's supported record, the path's elder statesmen gave him one piece of advice: respect the trail. Eight years later, a new documentary shows why.
The Pipeline That Could Change the Appalachian Trail Forever
The Mountain Valley Pipeline would run along the Appalachian Trail for almost 100 miles. Trail advocates say it’s a disaster in the making.
How Do You Track Down Your Appalachian Trail Buddies? Check The Hiker Yearbook.
By putting real names to trail names, The Hiker Yearbook is helping AT hikers keep in touch.
Paul Evans Never Hiked the Appalachian Trail. But His Boots Did.
They say you can learn something by walking in another man’s boots. On the Appalachian Trail last summer, hikers learned what happens when you carry them.
Carrying a Guitar on an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike
Six months on the AT means a whole lot of time for singalongs under the stars. But as Case Conover discovered, taking along an instrument on America's most famous walk isn't easy.
Karl Meltzer Breaks Appalachian Trail Speed Record
Betters Scott Jurek's supported mark by 10 hours
Paralyzed Hiker Tackles the Appalachian Trail
Stacey Kozel tackles the east's premiere long trail with an electric assist.
Appalachian Trail Gets New Section
New stretch opens in Bear Mountain State Park
Three Hikers Rescued from Appalachian Trail
Trapped by flooding
Anish Breaks Appalachian Trail Unsupported Speed Record
Finishes hike in less than 55 days
Police: $8.7M Embezzlement Suspect Hid on Appalachian Trail
Kentucky man evades recognition for six years
Could the Appalachian Trail Lose Katahdin?
Rowdy hikers and an ultrarunner's clash with park rangers have officials threatening to move the northern terminus of America's most famous trail.
Appalachian Trail Braces for Increasing Number of Hikers
The ATC predicts an increasing number of hikers will hit the trail after the movie "A Walk in the Woods" premieres, and they're shoring up their defenses.
Scott Jurek Sets Appalachian Trail Speed Record
The vegan ultra-runner completed the 2,189.2-mile Appalachian Trail in just 46 days, 8 hours, and 7 minutes, beating the previous record by 3 hours.
Appalachian Trail Photos To Inspire You
Catch wanderlust, then get out there.
Field Scout's Final Update on the Appalachian Trail
Our contributor makes the tough decision to step off the Appalachian Trail.
Field Scout's Update on the Appalachian Trail
Our contributor checks off the Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail—69.6 miles in.
Appalachian Trail Gear List
Our contributor compiles gear for a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.
Appalachian Trail: Leading Up To the White Blazes
Our contributor prepares to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail.
Going Pharr as a Phemale: Gender Equality on the Appalachian Trail
People expected less of me on the Appalachian Trail because I was a woman.
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.
Appalachian Trail: Lovers Leap Loop
Sample a classic stretch of the Appalachian Trail on this 11.5-mile route around a 1,000-foot gorge, with overlooks and eye-candy vistas of the Smokies.
Harrisburg, PA: Toland to Pine Grove Furnace via Appalachian Trail
In less than 7.5 miles, you’ll visit quiet woods and a secret Underground Railroad spot, and cross the midpoint of the Appalachian Trail.
Appalachian Trail: Mount Katahdin
Big climb. Big crowds. Bigger reward. This classic 9.8-mile route climbs the tallest peak in Maine, a hiking high point in every sense.
Appalachian Trail: Mount Greylock Hike
Hit this 15-mile out-and-back on the Appalachian Trail via train and bus for sprawling views and Massachusetts' high point.
Appalachian Trail: Lehigh to Little Gaps
To 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: Brown Gap to Max Patch
Go 6.9 miles on the Blue Ridge, mostly tracing the border of North Carolina and Tennessee, to one of the largest balds in the Southern Appalachians.
Appalachian Trail: Mount Rogers Headquarters to VA 86
This succinct 3.8-mile dayhike winds across Brushy Mountain’s ridgetop, traverses a small saddle, then crests Locust Mountain before a final descent.
Shenandoah National Park: Skyland to Big Meadows via Appalachian Trail
Save this 13.6-miler for a weekday in the spring when crowds are thin and haze-free views stretch for miles (patches of flowers and wildlife, too).
Springfield, MA: Mounts Everett and Race via Appalachian Trail
Connect the tops of two Berkshire peaks and catch views into three states on this 4.4-mile out-and-back in Mount Everett State Reservation.
Appalachian Trail: Dicks Creek Gap to Winding Stair Gap
Perfect for a weeklong jaunt, this 38-mile section climbs mountains, winds through deep gaps and passes a short side hike to Standing Indian Mountain, where Indian lore says a bolt of lighting struck a lone Cherokee sentinel and turned him to stone.
Appalachian Trail: Greenbrier State Park to Raven Rock Road
Trace the high brow of the Appalachians on this 12.3-mile segment past several campsites and overlooks--including Annapolis Rocks, a popular crag for climbers.
Appalachian Trail: Tesnatee Gap to Unicoi Gap
This 14.6-mile leg promises long views on Blue Mountain and ends at Unicoi Gap where hikers can find an original 1934 metal AT trail marker.
Appalachian Trail: Neels Gap to Tesnatee Gap
Start by walking through Mountain Crossings at Walasi-Yi--the only indoor section of the AT that runs through a stone building built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934--and then climb up into Raven Cliffs Wilderness.
Appalachian Trail: Woody Gap to Neels Gap
The hotspot on this 9.8-mile section is Blood Mountain, a 4,450-foot peak where historic battles between the Creek and Cherokee Indians stained the ground red.
Appalachian Trail: Gathland State Park to Greenbrier State Park
Civil War battlefields, the original Washington Monument, and a rolling ridgeline await dayhikers and overnighters on this lovely historical section of the AT.
Appalachian Trail: Springer Mountain to Woody Gap
Three shelters, rolling hills and beautiful vistas reward hikers as they connect Springer Mountain to Woody Gap where a recently renovated shelter sits under a leafy canopy.
Appalachian Trail: Harpers Ferry to Gathland State Park
This 10.4-miler passes Jefferson Rock, climbs Weverton Cliff for jaw-dropping views, then continues on temperate terrain to Gathland State Park.
Appalachian Trail: Amicalola Falls to Springer Mountain
It'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: CT 341 to CT 4
A moderate ascent of Calebs Peak and a steep descent off St. Johns Ledges ends with a gentle cruise along the Housatonic River banks on this 10.7-mile hike.
Appalachian Trail: Jug End Road to MA 23
Exposed ledges, a glacial cleft, summit climbs, and a talus-strewn ravine highlight this 12.5-miler in the Berkshires and Taconic Mountains.
Appalachian Trail: Hoyt Road to CT 341
This scenic 11.2-miler crisscrosses the New York-Connecticut border three times and rewards hikers with numerous views of the Housatonic Valley.
Appalachian Trail: Wayah Gap to US 19
Build your quads on this remote section of the Appalachian Trail, which features seven balds over 5,000 feet, and amazing views of the Smokies from Jump off Point.
Appalachian Trail: Gulf Road to Cheshire, MA
Watch for black bears along this 7.1-mile leg that features woodlands and a worthy side trip to the glacial leftovers of Cheshire Cobbles.