292 Results for ""west virginia""

Cup of Coffee in West Virginia

Cup of Coffee in West Virginia

We wake up in Maryland, walk through West Virginia and go to sleep in Virginia.

Sep 23, 2022 : Eric and Hayley
Appalachian Trail State Profile: West Virginia

Appalachian Trail State Profile: West Virginia

Of the 14 Appalachian Trail states, West Virginia is the shortest by far. Considering that there are only four (!!) miles of trail through the entire state, there's an incredible...

Aug 28, 2020 : Kelly Floro
West Virginia and Other Things

West Virginia and Other Things

West Virginia (Sept. 13 - Sept. 21) Four miles, eight days I know what you may be thinking. It took you eight days to walk four miles, what are you...

Oct 17, 2018 : Jenni Thompson
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
Running from the High Ground and 4(ish) Faces of Nature: Days 31-38 on the Appalachian Trail

Running from the High Ground and 4(ish) Faces of Nature: Days 31-38 on the Appalachian Trail

Electricity bounced off the rocky knob 200 yards away to my left and a cannon shot reverberated through my chest. The rhododendrons were lit in a blinding violet light and...

May 14, 2024 : Ben Carpenter
Highs and Lows in Northern Virginia

Highs and Lows in Northern Virginia

We got hit with a case of the Virginia Blues, but with persistence and patience the trail provided us with exactly what we needed.

May 12, 2024 : Mika Byar
Evolution of a Section Hiker

Evolution of a Section Hiker

“I'm taking a walk. I'm going outside.” Taking A Walk, John Prine The Appalachian Trail is about 2,200 miles and it supposedly takes ~5,000,000 steps to completely hike the Appalachian...

May 12, 2024 : Rick "Quiet Man"
When the Homesickness Hits: Days 56–59

When the Homesickness Hits: Days 56–59

As the trees enveloped me, I thought about how these mountains are older than the rings of Saturn, older than bones, older than the very trees that give “the green...

May 10, 2024 : Mo Wynne
What is Working So Far

What is Working So Far

I’m starting a long five day break from the trail. I feel both good and bad about doing it. Of course, having time to spend with my family will be...

May 10, 2024 : Jeff McCorkle
Shin Splints – Days 16 thru 20

Shin Splints – Days 16 thru 20

So I got pink eye (and recovered), now my ankle and shin hurt, but this trip continues to be amazing. I am constantly reminded of how small I am and...

Apr 15, 2024 : Pot Luck