Last year, legendary thru-hiker Jack “Quadzilla” Jones attempted to hike the AT for a grand. Here’s how he fared—and the ...

CAMPO, Calif. (AP) — Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a challenge, especially for adventurers making the entire run from ...

He was so picky about gear that he ditched his own cumbersome ... a log to prove that he had completed his historic hike. The Appalachian Trail, which marks its 80th anniversary this summer ...

Image via Shutterstock Look I get it. Hiking gear is expensive, but if you're planning to be out on the trail for an extended ...

Thankfully, volunteers and officials from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy have found a solution: a ferry. Instead of hiking ...

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 ...

Hiking the Appalachian Trail through the Blue Ridge Mountains takes people through thick forests and across grassy mountaintop balds. This year it also includes a short boat ride. Floodwaters from ...