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McAfee Knob Trailhead to Introduce New Appalachian Trail Bridge Over Route 311

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...

Oct 27, 2023 : The Editors
Meet Shawn Mahoney, aka Log Man: The Thru-Hiker Who Carried a Log on the AT and PCT

Meet Shawn Mahoney, aka Log Man: The Thru-Hiker Who Carried a Log on the AT and PCT

Meet Shawn Mahoney, that crazy dude who carried a big log on the AT and PCT. But it wasn't just for kicks. Learn the real reason here.

Oct 26, 2023 : Krysia Caldwell
10 Reasons Thru-Hikers Are Secretly Jealous of Section Hikers

10 Reasons Thru-Hikers Are Secretly Jealous of Section Hikers

Thru-hiking is awesome, but that doesn't mean thru-hikers don't envy section hikers. Here's why thru-hikers are secretly jealous.

Oct 25, 2023 : Owen Eigenbrot
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 9

Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 9

Spanning 2,200 miles through 14 states, these determined Appalachian Trail thru-hikers have conquered the journey from Georgia to Maine. What started as a distant dream on day one became a...

Oct 25, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Trail Correspondents: S4 Episode #15 | Interview With Your Former Self

Trail Correspondents: S4 Episode #15 | Interview With Your Former Self

Welcome back to Trail Correspondents! This is the final episode of season 4: an interview with your former self.  Traditionally, this episode is formatted such that we pan back and...

Oct 24, 2023 : Trail Correspondents
Broken on the AT: Gear That Breaks At 2,000 Miles (And The Gear That Doesn’t)

Broken on the AT: Gear That Breaks At 2,000 Miles (And The Gear That Doesn’t)

The Appalachian Trail is a rugged trail and is hard on gear. Here are the things that you might expect to get broken on the AT.

Oct 23, 2023 : Abby Evans
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 8

Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 8

Covering an impressive stretch of 2,200 miles across 14 states, and embarking on an exhilarating journey through the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, these resolute Appalachian Trail thru-hikers

Oct 17, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 7

Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 7

In the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, a remarkable adventure unfolded for these hopeful thru-hikers. Their journey was inspired by the vision of that triumphant moment at the trail's final

Oct 12, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Strange Food Combinations: Weird Stuff That Thru-Hikers Eat

Strange Food Combinations: Weird Stuff That Thru-Hikers Eat

Typical thru-hike food can be tough on the appetite. Learn more about some weird combinations that hikers crave. Maybe even try them yourself!

Oct 11, 2023 : Jamie Angle
Trail Correspondents: S4 Episode #14 | The Finish

Trail Correspondents: S4 Episode #14 | The Finish

Welcome back to Trail Correspondents! We’ve finally come to it: the finish. Send us your questions about anything and everything here: Listen here: Or download this episode. In

Oct 10, 2023 : Trail Correspondents