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West Virginia & Maryland: Must-See Day Hikes on the AT

West Virginia & Maryland: Must-See Day Hikes on the AT

With only 17.5 miles of the AT in West Virginia and 40 miles in Maryland, these two states are known for being the smallest on the trail. Their small size...

Jul 26, 2017 : Colleen Goldhorn
Maryland and the start of Pennsylvania

Maryland and the start of Pennsylvania

Back in the north. As you can see from the photo, I've left the south. And I've been blessed with awesome weather - sunny, not too hot, breezy, and mostly...

Jun 13, 2016 : Eva Briggs
My 5 W’s For Thru Hiking the AT

My 5 W’s For Thru Hiking the AT

With two months until I step through the arch at Amicalola Falls, now's as good a time as any for an introduction.    WHO Hi, I'm Justin. I'm a professional...

Feb 7, 2025 : Justin Hadley
Reflections From My Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

Reflections From My Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

Today, January 17, marks six months since I completed my 2024 Appalachian Trail thru hike. On July 17, 2024, with passersby-turned-friends by my side, I clambered up the rocky path...

Jan 17, 2025 : Will Skipworth
Are We There Yet? What to Expect in the Last 300 Miles of an AT Thru Hike

Are We There Yet? What to Expect in the Last 300 Miles of an AT Thru Hike

If you read that title in the voice of a child that is 5 hours in to a 6 hour car drive, then you would be correct; that is exactly...

Dec 30, 2024 : Carly McCalla
Southbound on the Appalachian Trail – All’s Well That Ends Well

Southbound on the Appalachian Trail – All’s Well That Ends Well

Somewhere back in New York I made the decision I would be going home early. The impact from Hurricane Helene called for stressful social interactions, and both my time and...

Nov 25, 2024 : Bones
September 7 – Through the Rain and Rock: Facing the Infamous Wildcats Section

September 7 – Through the Rain and Rock: Facing the Infamous Wildcats Section

9/7  - 4600 ft gain, 8.1 miles to Zeta Pass. We're starting our next section, which is about 21 miles. 21 very brutal miles starting with the infamous Wildcats. There...

Nov 10, 2024 : Caroline
July 24 – Hiking Chronicles: Tales of Slushies, Sushi, and Stormy Skies

July 24 – Hiking Chronicles: Tales of Slushies, Sushi, and Stormy Skies

July 24 - 7 miles, 954ft gain (nero)   I wake up early; it's raining. I text Flamethrower, who tells me she hasn't slept yet. I tell her to get...

Nov 1, 2024 : Caroline
The Thru Hiker

The Thru Hiker

The Last States   Pennsylvania (the southern section), Maryland, the blip of West Virginia and the small section of Virginia all seemed to fly by me as the final weeks...

Oct 15, 2024 : Angela Bufano
See Ya Later Pennsylvania

See Ya Later Pennsylvania

Rock N’ Roll High School  There were many, many choices for this one, obviously! Here's some of the possible intro songs that jumped out from my musical mind. Long Live...

Sep 30, 2024 : Andre Audette