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Springsteen Hits the Appalachian Trail
Does the Boss hike? Or just his anti-hero Outlaw Pete?
Pack Man: The Appalachian Trail Guru
Thirty miles up the trail from Springer Mountain, Winton Porter shelters and feeds thru-hikers–and works tirelessly to slash their pack weight.
Appalachian Trail Nature Photo Gallery
Wildflowers, bugs, and other nature photographs shot by our map correspondent on the AT © Jeff Chow
Panoramas of the Appalachian Trail
A collection of five-star overlooks along the Appalachian Trail © Jeff Chow
Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Gear List
We've got your Appalachian Trail packing list dialed. Here, take stock of what you'll need to thru-hike the trail. Just print it out and get packing.
Appalachian Trail Shooter Strikes Again
Check out Katie Herrel's author page.
Alabama connects to Appalachian Trail
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The Appalachian Trail's Kittatinny Ridge
Hike this trail to find peace, stress relief and a tonic to cure your daily routine.
The Appalachian Trail's George Washington National Forest
Find spectacular views and deep solitude on this weekend hike.
Hiking The Appalachian Trail
The famed peaks of the Appalachian chain entice some 2,500 people to attempt the thru-hike each year.
Riga Plateau, Appalachian Trail
Get spectacular Appalachian Trail mountain views without much effort on the Riga Plateau.
Canada's Appalachian Trail
Who says the Appalachian Trail has to stop in Maine? Certainly not some plucky Canadians, who're extending the long-trail concept 600 more miles into their homeland.
Hikers Urged to Stay Off Appalachian and Long Trails Following Vermont Floods
Live electric wires and bridge damage are among the hazards that trail crews have found so far—but it’s not all bad news.
Hike From Your Luxe Bed to the Trail From These Dreamy Cabins
Hike out of your cabin at one of these new and upgraded nature retreats.
Trail Crews Nationwide Relied on AmeriCorps Funding. Here’s How They’re Faring Without It.
Conservation corps members are increasingly important to fixing America’s trails. Thanks to federal funding cuts, their jobs are now in jeopardy.
The Best Long Trail Segments Backpacker’s Editors Have Ever Hiked
From sculpted desert rock formations to high peaks to the mossy rainforest of the Oregon coast, these three long-trail segments are a treasure trove of gorgeous views—and you can do each of them in a day.
This Is What Trail Town Residents Want Thru-Hikers to Know
How can a backpacker make the most of a night in town? Residents share their best tips.
How Two Hikers Scored $5,000 to Trek the Pacific Crest Trail
Chosen from hundreds of applicants to the Carson City to Canada Quest, Julianne Mahoney and Audrey Payne embrace the challenge of hiking from Nevada to the Canadian border along the Pacific Crest Trail.
Thanks to Federal Funding Cuts, Hiking Organizations Say Trails Will Suffer This Summer
Without federal funding and support from agency partners, trail stewardship organizations are struggling to keep maintenance projects afloat.
Thru-Hiking Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail is a Step Back in Time
A Triple Crowner discovers how this little-known trail turns the hiking world on its head.
The 8 Best Trails to Train for a Thru-Hike
Four legendary thru-hikers share their favorite spots to train for long trails.
Everything I Wish I Knew Before Hiking the Ice Age Trail
For a veteran thru-hiker, 1,200 miles across, down, and up Wisconsin sounded simple. Suffice it to say, there were unexpected obstacles.
My Favorite Trail Sucks—and I Couldn’t Be Happier
Could your worst miles create your best memories? After a hike on a rocky Pennsylvania segment of the Appalachian Trail, our editor ponders.
I Found Home in Wisconsin on the North Country Trail
An autumnal section hike of the 4,800-mile North Country Trail brought our writer closer to his ancestry, his home state, and himself. Here's how to hike it yourself.
More Than 100 Miles of Hurricane-Damaged Trail Are Open Again in North Carolina. Here’s What Hikers Can Expect.
Two months after Hurricane Helene, miles of storm-impacted trail, including a stretch of the Appalachian Trail, have begun welcoming hikers back. Others remain closed until further notice.
“Meadow Ed” Wasn’t Just a Trail Angel—He Was a Pacific Crest Trail Hero.
A friend to the thousands of hikers he fed, the late Ed Faubert helped Cheryl Strayed during the journey she chronicled in "Wild," and earned a place in PCT history along the way.
5 Remote Trails Where Nobody Will Ask You Who You’re Voting For
Election day is next Tuesday, and we're all feeling the heat. Take a breather on these trails, but only after you've turned in your ballot.
A Month After Helene, My Appalachian Community Is Looking to the Future
The floodwaters may have receded, but for outdoor businesses and residents in trail towns, there are more challenges ahead. Writer and guide Steven Reinhold reflects on his own experience riding out Helene—and the surprising support and community North Carolina's Appalachian Trail towns found in the wake of it.
The Forest Service is Losing 2,400 Jobs—Including Most of its Trail Workers
In response to a shrinking budget, the land management agency is suspending seasonal hiring next year. Public lands will bear the cost.
Don’t Own a Car? Access Remote Trailheads with These 6 Tips
There are plenty of resources at your fingertips, as long as you know where to look.
I’ve Hiked New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail. Here’s How You Can Do It Too.
Cross the whole length of New Zealand's two main islands on this 1,900-mile thru-hike.
Move Over, Snickers: These Bougie Trail Snacks Are Our New Faves
On a long hike, Snickers, GORP, and instant coffee can start to become as draining as the miles. Here are five—admittedly fancy—alternatives we love.
I’ve Hiked 10,000+ Miles Around the U.S. These Are My Favorite Trail Towns.
A safe place to sleep, a good library with air-conditioning, and a bar that feels familiar? These are just some things that make a town on trail feel ideal.
This August, See 100 Meteors Per Hour From These Dark-Sky Backpacking Trails
Watch shooting stars all night long from these four backpacking trails.
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Hiking the Colorado Trail
Even for thru-hikers with a wealth of long trail experience, the Colorado Trail offers challenges all its own.
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Why This Is the Year to Hike West Virginia’s Allegheny Trail
It’s the 50th anniversary for the state’s longest path—which means events, trail parties, and the perfect time to experience this hiker landmark
5 Perfect Backpacking Trails For Long Summer Weekends
You don't need a long trip to have a summer full of adventure. Spend a 3-day weekend tackling any of these trails.
The Oregon Coast Trail is Getting a Facelift. Will More Hikers Follow?
The 400-mile trail has the potential to be a popular thru-hike. Will it ever live up to the hype?
Legendary Long-Distance Hiker Anish Sets a Superhuman Record on the Arizona Trail
Heather "Anish" Anderson obliterated the previous record, hiking 800-miles in 24 days with no aid or resupply.
Hike to BBQ on These 7 Trails
What's better than hiking? Hiking to BBQ. Celebrate summer with a hike-and-feast combo on one of these seven trails.
Can You Name the Trails in These Historic Photographs?
A great trail is eternal. See if you can pick out some of America’s best hikes in these photos from the National Park Service’s archives.
Everything I Wish I Knew Before Hiking the Continental Divide Trail
In pursuit of the Triple Crown, many hikers save this high route through the Rocky Mountains and New Mexico desert for last. It’s not so scary—as long as you’re prepared.
Is Trail Magic Only for Thru-Hikers?
Kindly trail angels often provide free food for thru-hikers. Who’s allowed to indulge?
Is Leaving Trail Magic Unattended Really Just Littering?
For thru-hikers, there’s nothing better than stumbling upon refreshments partway through a long day. But do trail angels need to babysit their gifts?
Want to Cross an International Border on a Thru-Hike? These Trails Do it.
Borders can be arbitrary political edicts or hard facts of geographical existence. Crossing them on foot opens a rare view into both sides.
Do You Know What Balds Are? Hike These For Iconic Appalachian Beauty
These treeless summits have expansive views of some of America's most beautiful terrain. Here are 6 of the best to start with.
Thru-Hiking a Long Trail This Year? Backpack These Trails First
You can't (or shouldn't) just jump into your thru-hike without a trial run. Take these three trails for a spin before the big trip.
It’s One of the World’s Longest Trails—and She’s the First Woman to Hike it All
At 6,800 miles counting both its northern and southern branches, the coast-to-coast American Discovery Trail is one of the longest paths in the United States, and thru-hikes of it are rare. With less than 50 miles to go, Briana “Rocky Mountain High” DeSanctis is poised to become the fourth person—and first woman—to complete both routes.
Backpacker’s Top Long Trail Stories of 2023
From a globetrotting adventure on the International Appalachian Trail to a family hike of the Triple Crown, our most popular long trail stories of the year were a look at just how big a backpacking trip can be.
These 3 Long Trails Just Became America’s Newest National Parks
The North Country Trail, Ice Age Trail, and New England Trail are the newest units of the national park system, a move that supporters hope will help them close gaps in the routes.
Hiking the England Coast Path, the World’s (soon-to-be) Longest Coastal Trail
At 2,795 miles, the King Charles III England Coast Path is on track to become the world’s longest coastal trail. Wild in some places and suburban in others, walking along it offers an incredible education in Englishness.
The New Triple Crown: Meet the Next Best Long Trails
You’ve heard of long-distance hiking’s Big Three, but North America has more amazing thru-hikes to discover. Find a new challenge—and a new perspective on the backcountry—on these incredible lesser-known trails.
Notch Your First Two-Week Hike on These Idyllic Trails
Craving an escape, but don't want the commitment required to complete a months-long thru-hike? Try these fourteen-day-long adventures.
Ask a Thru-Hiker: How Do I Get to the Trailhead?
Just finding their way to their journey's starting point is a challenge that few new thru-hikers think about until they have to do it. But there are resources—and generous people—to help them.
4 Perfect Trails For A Week-Long Backpacking Trip
These week-long backpacking trips are the perfect length to squeeze into a vacation.
Karel Sabbe Shatters the Pacific Crest Trail FKT By Five Days
Despite record snowpack and extreme heat, the ultrarunning dentist shaved over five days off the previous record.
Ask a Thru-Hiker: What Should I Do When the Trail Is Closed?
More and more long-distance hikers are having to get creative when fires, floods, or heavy snowpack shuts down their trail. What should you do when you can’t keep going?
Ditch the AT’s Crowds on the Benton MacKaye Trail
This short shuttle hike explores the southernmost section of the Benton MacKaye Trail, which links the Georgia backcountry to the northern reaches of the Great Smoky Mountains.
The Agony and the Adventure of Hiking the John Muir Trail in a Week
Got a few days off, a pair of healthy feet, and a pain threshold higher than Dean Karnazes? You can (possibly) blaze the length of America's Most Beautiful Trail
The Oregon Coast Trail: The Best, Biggest Beach Walk of Your Life
From dense, moss-draped rainforest to misty, cliff-guarded beaches, the Oregon Coast Trail is 425 miles of pure Pacific beauty with a complicated story behind it.
7 Perfect Trails for Finishing the Spring Hiking Season Strong
You only have a few weeks left until summer arrives. Better make them count.
This Is the Year of the Flip-Flop on the Pacific Crest Trail
With heavy snow making mountain travel more difficult and hazardous than usual, a growing number of hikers are taking a less traditional approach to the PCT.
Pacific Crest Trail: A Beginner’s Guide to the Hike of a Lifetime
Dreaming of a long, long walk up the spine of the West Coast with a few good friends? Here's what you need to know.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: How 7 Popular Trails Have Changed
All trails have changed quite a bit in the past 5 decades. Here are the trails that changed the most.
Continental Divide Trail Hikers Don’t Need Permits in New Mexico Anymore
A new agreement between the federal government and the New Mexico State Land Office will make it easier for hikers to travel the southernmost section of the CDT.
For These Refugee Women, the Trail is a Sanctuary
The outdoors are powerful medicine—and the Refugee Women’s Network is helping displaced hikers get back to it.
Building a Trail is Hard—and Dangerous—Work. Here’s How Crews Stay Safe.
Digging, lifting, and sawing in the hot sun take a toll on the body.
What I Did This Summer: One Hiker’s Successful Quest to Complete 650 Trails in the White Mountains
Philip Carcia trekked nearly 2,000 miles over 90 days—all in his backyard mountain range.
What’s in a Record-Setting John Muir Trail Speed Hiker’s 4-Pound Pack?
For his 3-day, fastest known time-setting hike of the JMT, Jeff Garmire had one rule: bring as little as he could carry and still make it to the finish.
Retrieve It or Leave It? Here’s What Editors Would Save from a Trailhead Toilet.
People keep falling into outdoor latrines while rescuing lost phones. Our editors list the belongings they would fish out of an outdoor crapper—and which ones they’d leave behind.
“Stringbean” Joe McConaughy Sets New John Muir Trail FKT
Joe McConaughy sets a new Fastest Known Time on the 223-mile John Muir Trail.
Ask a Thru-Hiker: Help! I’m So Bored on the Trail.
Your thru-hike is supposed to be the trip of a lifetime. So why is your mind wandering to literally anywhere else?
Arlette Laan’s 16,000-Mile Journey to Hike All of the National Scenic Trails
The first woman to tick all of the United States' National Scenic Trails spent 20 years on her quest.
14 Things All Backpackers Should Do Before Hitting The Trail
Want to make your hike better? A little time before you depart will save you a lot of hassle later.
15 On-Trail Skills All Backpackers Need to Know
Check out Elizabeth Kwak-Hefferan's author page.
Your Trail Family Doesn’t Owe You Anything
It's nice to have friends on the trail. But in the end, everyone there is chasing their own dream.
How to Be the Slowest Hiker on the Trail (and Own It)
You don’t need to “get in shape” to enjoy hiking season. Here’s how to savor it from the start.
The Appalachian High Route Is a New Way to See the Mountains
Tag 50 of Appalachia’s highest peaks on this 343-mile route.
The Pacific Northwest Trail Is a Tour of One of America’s Most Gorgeous Regions
Get to know one of the most spectacular long trails in the U.S. with the creators of THRU | The Pacific Northwest.