When you decide to hike the daunting Appalachian Trail, the best time of year to start and end your hike depends on what direction you're going in.

A survey of PCT thru-hikers found a big leap in costs in recent years. Surveys of the Appalachian and Continental Divide ...

The Appalachian Trail spans 2,194 miles across 14 states along the East Coast of the U.S. Most experienced hikers begin their trek at Springer Mountain, Georgia, and end it on Mount Katahdin in ...

In addition to Smarts Mountain, the Appalachian Trail covers most of the Presidential Range, offering more miles above treeline than any other state. The White Mountains are widely considered to be ...

Explore the scenic hiking trails of the Appalachian Mountains, featuring breathtaking views and diverse wildlife. This video ...

Can you actually use free cabins for hiking around the US? In many cases, yes. Welcome to the world of United States ...

SmokiesLife lead writer Holly Kays looks into Great Smoky Mountain National Park's artist-in-residence program ...

A British woman hiking the Appalachian Trail suffered a fall and self-rescued, New Hampshire authorities said. Getty Images/iStockphoto A bleeding 67-year-old hiker on the Appalachian Trail sent ...

What is trail magic? Trail magic ranges from a shared snack to a ride from a stranger, rooted in goodwill and the belief that ...

A search spanning more than 16 hours in Northampton County finally found a hiker who died near the Appalachian Trail. The county coroner has identified that man as 61-year-old Raghu Kodali.