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 first time Tara Dower set out to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, in 2017, she had a panic attack. She felt alone and ...

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 ...

“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 ...