In Asheville, Hot Springs and other towns that cater to hikers, many restaurants, hotels and Airbnb’s have reopened. Road ...

Carolina Mountain Club/Appalachian Trail Conservancy What sections of the AT are open? The Appalachian Trail Conservancy regularly updates its interactive map showing the status of the trail.

Over the past few years, the Appalachian Trail has experienced ... Helene continues to impact portions of the trail today, and some sections remain closed. This could be one factor that is ...

The North Carolina section offers many of the Appalachian Trail's highest peaks, several above 6,000 feet. Hiking enthusiasts can set out on a multiday or weeklong journey (keep in mind that you ...

There was a disturbing discovery along a local section of the Appalachian Trail. A hiker found dog treats stuffed with fishhooks. The Lehigh Gap Nature Center says the hook-embedded treats were ...

A representative of the Appalachian Mountain Club appeared before the Conservation Commission Monday to begin the process of ...

MARS HILL, N.C. — Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts can once again explore more of the Appalachian Trail and surrounding areas in Pisgah National Forest as cleanup efforts continue after Hurricane ...

Do not use generators or grills inside. && This is the time of the year when people hiking the whole Appalachian Trail are passing through our area. Many hikers start the trail in Georgia in March.

REGION — The Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust recently announced ... This is a moderate hike but there are steep sections near the end and conditions may be icy enough to require microspikes.

“He filed a backcountry permit on September 22 for seven nights on the Appalachian Trail with an anticipated exit of October 6.” A 101-mile section of the Appalachian Trail runs through ...