The 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.

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.

In 2010, we hiked the entire Pacific Crest Trail, 2,663 miles from the border of Mexico to Canada, to raise awareness of the importance of Outdoor

Discover 9 best hikes on the Appalachian Trail for beginners, from easy day hikes to scenic overnight trips. Learn how to plan your adventure today.

How do you thru-hike the Appalachian Trail? This detailed guide will help you prepare, plan, and successfully complete the 2,194.3-mile backpacking journey.

Itching to conquer the AT, but don’t want to commit to all 2,190 miles of it? Lucky for us, it’s right here, in our own backyard.

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.

Hike the entire Appalachian Trail

Snoqualmie Pass

Here's are a few haunted stories from the Appalachian Trail that will keep you up at night.