As a general rule of caution, the Appalachian Trail is not considered beginner-friendly. It’s a challenging hike thanks to the significant elevation changes, rocky terrain, and long distances.

The trail we’re on we call Split Rock Trail; on the map it’s a loop drawn with a dotted line. Maybe the Appalachian Trail went through the split rocks, but we can’t be sure.

A new book details the history of the Appalachian Trail, including its most iconic locations, such as McAfee Knob (pictured), and the hikers who made it famous. NY Post photo composite In the ...

That's still pretty fast, likely putting him in the top 10 times for completing the trail. "When I first looked at this on a map in terms of elevation climb, it made my hands get a little sweaty ...

It’s right here in the U.S., passing through the eastern Appalachian Mountains. The elevation gain of the Appalachian Trail alone is enough to frighten off prospective hikers – it’s the ...