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Human Remains Discovered in Shenandoah National Park Backcountry
Human remains were discovered near a tent in Shenandoah National Park late last month and an investigation is underway. The remains were found on
Two Years After Hurricane Helene, AT Hikers Warned of Possible Hurricane Isaias Impacts
Hurricane Isaias is now expected to impact the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, and the Appalachian Trail
Is the Appalachian Trail Too Crowded? Here’s What Hikers Actually Report
Much is made of how crowded the Appalachian Trail supposedly is. Stories on the internet sometimes make it sound like you’ll never have a moment’s
Should You Bring a Sun Umbrella on the Appalachian Trail?
They’re a little quirky, a little unconventional, but hiking umbrellas have become a popular backpacking accessory in recent years. They’re
Do You Actually Need a Satellite Messenger on the Appalachian Trail?
Do you actually need a satellite messenger on the Appalachian Trail? Well, no, not strictly speaking — but many hikers bring one anyway, and here’s
Unidentified Body Found on Katahdin
An unidentified person was found dead on Katahdin on Monday, September 14, according to Maine's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. An autopsy is
At 91, Dale “Greybeard” Sanders Got Injured Just 142 Miles Shy of the AT Age Record — But He’s Not Giving Up
Ninety-one-year-old Dale "Grey Beard" Sanders was less than 150 miles from completing his goal of becoming the oldest person ever to thru-hike the
2026 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Submit Your Completion Photos
It's summit season on the AT, and that means that we at The Trek are standing by to CONGRATULATE YOU. Yes, you. Seriously, send us pictures. We are
Appalachian Trail Section Devastated by Hurricane Helene Reopens After Nearly 2 Years
A five-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail on the North Carolina-Tennessee border has finally reopened nearly two years after Hurricane Helene
First Case of Rare and Potentially Deadly Tick-Borne Virus Confirmed in New York
Researchers have confirmed the first human case of Bourbon virus, a rare and potentially fatal tick-borne disease with no cure, in New York State.
