Less than 200 miles into the hike, a plastic piece inside the shoe began cutting into his foot. He knew he needed something else, so, in desperation, he grabbed a pair of waterproof trail runners ...

The North Carolina section offers many of the Appalachian Trail's highest peaks, several above 6,000 feet. Hiking enthusiasts can set out on a multiday or weeklong journey (keep in mind that you ...

He was so picky about gear that he ditched his own cumbersome ... a log to prove that he had completed his historic hike. The Appalachian Trail, which marks its 80th anniversary this summer ...

Hiking the Appalachian Trail through the Blue Ridge Mountains takes people through thick forests and across grassy mountaintop balds. This year it also includes a short boat ride. Floodwaters from ...

The Harrisonburg Appalachian Trail Community is holding a film screening to celebrate 100 years of the Appalachian Trail ...