Once the hiker’s photo was circulated, many came forward with stories of meeting the stranger along the Appalachian Trail. Some recalled his unusually large backpack, chubby cheeks and friendly ...

The first time Tara Dower set out to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, in 2017, she had a panic attack. She felt alone and overwhelmed just eight days after setting off from the trail’s southern ...

The elevation gain of the Appalachian Trail alone is enough to frighten off prospective hikers – it’s the equivalent of climbing Mt. Everest 16 times. Still, more than 3,000 people attempt to ...

The North Carolina section offers many of the Appalachian Trail's highest peaks, several above 6,000 feet. Hiking enthusiasts ... For more information on these trails, visit the Appalachian ...

The path typically takes a thru-hiker about five to seven months to complete, according to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Her mom and her crew chief were by her side to make sure she was fed ...

ERWIN, Tenn. (WJHL)—Every year, thousands of hikers take on the over 2,000-mile trek from Georgia to Maine on the Appalachian Trail. However, the damage caused by Hurricane Helene added an extra ...

“You don’t have to be an ecologist or a thru-hiker to know this area is special. To see this much destruction is chaotic and scary,” said Emily Powell, a coordinator for the Appalachian ...

The Northampton County Coroner's Office has released the name of the hiker found dead on the Appalachian Trail over the weekend. The hiker, identified as Raghu Kodali, 61, of Whitehouse Station ...

TENNESSEE/VIRGINIA — In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Appalachian Trail staff are working to restore the path across several impacted states in the South.

Growing up hiking the Appalachian Trail had always been a dream for Blauvelt who enjoyed the outdoors. This dream wouldn't become a reality till later in life when he retired from the military due ...