If the ATC were seeking to protect the Appalachian Trail now, it’s clear that funding would not be forthcoming. If it can’t ...

Could you eat this much ice cream after walking 1,100 miles? Some Appalachian Trail hikers try So far this year, about 50 thru-hikers have finished the challenge.

Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Sam Cooper, trail name Pie Top, attempts the half-gallon ice cream challenge at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy says that more than 3 million people visit sections of the trail every year, and more 3,000 people will attempt to hike all 2,197.4 miles.

Waynesboro is gearing up for its third annual Hiker Fest that will be held June 6-7. The two-day celebration spotlights the city’s connection to the Appalachian Trail and welcomes thru-hikers, outdoor ...

Franklin resident James Flannery will run a 100-mile chunk of the Appalachian Trail to raise awareness and support for mental health.

Four people - two Smoky Mountains Hiking Club volunteers and two Appalachian Trail Conservancy employees - waited at the intersection of the Boulevard and Appalachian trails, watching the bundle ...

A heavily eroded half-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail has been on the Smoky Mountain Hiking Club's project list for at least six years.