Everest 16 times. Still, more than 3,000 people attempt to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail every year, according to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Only a quarter make it the whole way.

roughly 3,000 people set out to thru-hike the AT in a typical year. However, the dip in registration could indicate a downward trend. Over the past few years, the Appalachian Trail has experienced ...

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 ...

The Carolina Mountain Club bought 130 volunteers in November 2024 to help clear debris left by Hurricane Helene along the Appalachian Trail and the French Broad River in the town of Hot Springs.

A nearly 1,500 mile loop of hiking trails in Ohio could soon join the ranks of the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail. The National Park Service is evaluating whether to add the Buckeye ...

Frith dodged black bears and rattlesnakes on the Appalachian Trail in 2023 ... he decided to take a step back from his work in 2021. Thru-hiking — an end-to-end backpacking trip on a long ...