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 ...

Winding its way from Maine to Georgia, the Appalachian Trail (also known as the AT) spans 2,190 miles through 14 states. About 323 of those miles are found in North Carolina, including 226.6 miles ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...