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FKT or Fastest known time
The start date for my journey is fast approaching, while i can't give an exact date i can say i will begin by the end of march.This is a northbound...
Appalachian TrailFest Canceled for 2024
The Appalachian TrailFest in Hot Springs, North Carolina has been canceled for 2024. The TrailFest is the second-largest trail festival after Appalachian Trail Days in Damascus, Virginia.
Appalachian Trail FKT
Preparations for a 2024 AT FKT speed record are underway! First and foremost i would like to acknowledge that this effort would not be possible without the monumental accomplishments of...
Trail Community Reels From Death of Well-Known Hiker in White Mountains
Search and rescue teams recovered the body of a missing hiker from New Hampshire's White Mountains near Mount Guyot early Thursday morning. In a press release, New Hampshire Fish and...
AT Hikers Must Now Purchase a Permit To Hike Through Shenandoah National Park
Visitors wishing to camp backcountry in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park will now have to purchase a permit online at Recreation.gov in order to do so. The new online permit rule...
Wildfires Close Sections of the Appalachian Trail
Last week, wildfires closed sections of the Appalachian Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia, and containment is still in progress. The Black Bear Fire began...
Iconic Appalachian Trail Viewshed Officially Preserved After ATC’s Multi-Year Effort
One of the most iconic viewsheds along the Appalachian Trail has officially been preserved thanks to a multi-year effort by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC).What is now referred to as...
Appalachian Trail Landmark, Overmountain Shelter, to be Removed
Overmountain Shelter, a popular stop for thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail near Roan Mountain, Tennessee, was closed four years ago due to structural instability. Following a decision by the U.S.
McAfee Knob Trailhead to Introduce New Appalachian Trail Bridge Over Route 311
A pedestrian bridge at the McAfee Knob trailhead is set to become a reality, offering a safer and more scenic path for hikers at one of the most iconic points...
Ultrarunner Kristian Morgan Sets New Appalachian Trail FKT
Kristian Morgan has set a new FKT on the Appalachian Trail. Find out his secrets for keeping his feet happy and dishing out good vibes.