Rip & Go: Pennsylvania's Appalachian Trail – From Wind Gap to Delaware Water Gap
Trek to the New Jersey border along PA's finest section of the AT.
Appalachian Trail
Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, generally known as the Appalachian Trail or simply the AT, is a marked hiking trail in the eastern United States extending more than 2,000 miles between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. If you’re planning a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail or just a weekend sampling the east’s premiere footpath, get prepared with our advice, trail guides, and gear picks first.
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, generally known as the Appalachian Trail or simply the AT, is a marked hiking trail in the eastern United States extending more than 2,000 miles between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. If you’re planning a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail or just a weekend sampling the east’s premiere footpath, get prepared with our advice, trail guides, and gear picks first.
The Long Trail to Jail
Is he a pilgrim, a victim, or a thief? The Appalachian Trail provides a path and refuge to all sorts of seekers. Few are as baffling as the man they called Saved.
Appalachian Trail Nature Photo Gallery
Wildflowers, bugs, and other nature photographs shot by our map correspondent on the AT © 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.
The Appalachian Trail's George Washington National Forest
Find spectacular views and deep solitude on this weekend hike.
Epicenter: The Scene In Monson, Maine
Jump off into the North Woods' best wilderness
High Points: Clingmans Dome, Tennessee
A downright goofy dome marks this highpoint.
High Points: High Point, New Jersey
You'll find numerous surprises as you explore the lakes, rivers and forests of this highpoint.
High Points: Mt. Rogers, Virginia
Allow the plants to color the landscape as you make your way along the trail.
Hiking The Mahoosuc Range
The short but stunning Mahoosuc Range has major-league attractions, like the toughest mile on the Appalachian Trail and conditions that discourage the faint of heart.
Reader Tip: In The Wick Of Time
Follow this BACKPACKER reader's tip to get the most out of your candles on the trail.
Bill Foot 1946-2000
The Appalachian Trail community lost a prominent supporter, volunteer, hiker, and maintainer.
White Mountains, New Hampshire
Sometimes walking "backward" is the only way to go in New Hampshire's White Mountains.
Trail Advocate Leaves Legacy Behind
Appalachian Trail (AT) advocate Edward Garvey, 84, recently died of congestive heart failure at Arlington Hospital in Virginia.
Virginia's Three Ridges
Hike this gorgeous, mountainous section of Virginia's Appalachian Trail.