Appalachian Trail

We asked thru-hikers to rate their favorite sections of the Appalachian Trail so that you can skip straight to the good stuff.

Hello! This map of the Appalachian Trail (AT) will be the beginning of my journey as far as flickr photos go. I will be thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail starting March 24th at Springer Mountain in Georgia, hiking northbound to Mount Katahdin in Maine - 2,175 miles! Tomorrow I will board a over night Amtrak train bound for Gainesville Georgia. I'll be picked up by the hikers hostel and shuttled to Dahlonega, GA where I will spend Tuesday night at the Hiker's Hostel…

Hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2023? Congratulations - you're in for the adventure of a lifetime. Here's what you need to know.

Get started with section hiking the Appalachian Trail using our comprehensive guide, perfect for beginners and seasoned hikers alike.

Bears, snakes, crazy people, waterbourne pathogens- these are all common fears prospective hikers have about the dangers of the Appalachian Trail. Here I'll tell you which fears are rational and how to stay safe.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail can be done in about 5 million steps. Here's how long the trail is in miles and how many months it would take to hike.

When I say "rain-test your gear," I mean set up your tent in the YMCA locker room, turn every shower head towards it, and play solitaire inside for an hour.

Snoqualmie Pass

Want to hike the Appalachian trail but not ready for the whole thing? Here are the 10 best Appalachian trail section hikes to get you started.

Many local hiking trails cross paths with the Appalachian Trail, but how much do you know about this iconic 2,200 mile long path? For a deep dive into the history of the A.T., check out this great post by Places Journal