Elevation change: 7,688 ft ascent, 7,943 ft descent Days: 2-4 days AT Mile Markers: 0 to 31.3 It doesn't get any more iconic than the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Those first 33 ...

BEAR MOUNTAIN — The Appalachian Trail at Bear Mountain State Park officially reopened last weekend, 10 months after it closed amid severe flooding last summer, the state Office of Parks ...

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.

David Huff is an award-winning conservation photographer who serves as Councilor of Communications for the Carolina Mountain Club and oversees a 2.5-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail.

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.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has announced that the Appalachian Trail at East Mountain State Forest has reopened since its closure in November.

Since the massive storm ravaged the Appalachian Mountains in September 2024, hikers have worried the country’s iconic trail may be unusable in 2025. To find out, we sent a veteran thru-hiker to ...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- U.S. Forest Service officials in North Carolina said Thursday, May 11, that a section of the Appalachian Trail is temporarily closed to overnight camping due to "recent ...

The Appalachian Trail covers over 2,000 miles and passes through 14 states. It's known for rugged terrain and long days on foot, but the deeper you look, the more odd history you’ll find.