The climb leads up just about a mile and a half to the much longer Appalachian National Scenic Trail, which continues north ...

When my family ran out of water on the Appalachian Trail, we all felt sluggish. No one was hungry or sweating. It took us ...

But there is no timetable for when the Appalachian Trail will be fully reopened. The conservancy will post notices alerting ...

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 ...

My husband and I know the rewards of fresh air and exercise firsthand because we've gone hiking with our children ... backpacking a section of the Appalachian Trail was new for us.

“I took a lot from the trail; it gave me a lot. And for me, this was like giving back,” Stiver said. Just like hiking the Appalachian Trail, volunteers and officials agreed the repairs and ...

Those planning for thru-hikes on the Appalachian Trail will want to be prepared to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane ...