How long does it take to hike the Appalachian Trail through the Smokies? The consensus is about a week. If you’re into overnight backpacking but can’t commit to seven days, there are shorter versions ...

On a mountaintop mantled in moss and nearly century-old red spruce, the Appalachian Trail now simply disappears ... and are marked on a conservancy map with a bright red box.

A report has released the best trails in each state, along the 2,197 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Here is where to hop on the trail in Georgia.

Pennsylvania State Police are warning hikers of a pair of car break-ins over the weekend at a parking lot off the Appalachian Trail in Lehigh County. The smash-and-grab thefts occurred between 8 a ...

Travelers hoping to hike the Appalachian Trail are being asked to stay away from its southern portion, which is still reeling from Helene. Helene was no longer a hurricane by the time it reached ...

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 ...

A new speed record has been set for completing the Appalachian Trail, according to media reports and the feat-tracking website fastestknowntime.com. Dower spoke with Easton-based Runner’s World ...