Hiking appalachian trail

When I say "rain-test your gear," I mean set up your tent in the YMCA locker room, turn every shower head towards it, and play solitaire inside for an hour.

Get started with section hiking the Appalachian Trail using our comprehensive guide, perfect for beginners and seasoned hikers alike.

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.

National Scenic Trails, covers all the major hiking trails in the contiguous US. The Iditarod Trail, in Alaska, is not included.

We asked thru-hikers to rate their favorite sections of the Appalachian Trail so that you can skip straight to the good stuff.

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.

Are you thinking about hiking the Appalachian Trail solo as a woman and everyone keeps asking, "Are you hiking alone?" I've been there. In this article we're talking about why you should hike solo and what it's really like for us ladies out on the trail.

Thinking about tackling the infamous Appalachian Trail? Marina shares her experience hiking the AT & everything she wishes she knew beforehand.

The Appalachian Trail twists and turns for 2,190 miles through 14 states from Georgia to Maine. And it has become so popular that 3 million people a year step foot on it, in some form or another. But just how dangerous is hiking the Appalachian Trail, and what are those potential dangers? In this article