How to Section Hike Virginia: Damascus to Pearisburg

Section Hiking the Appalachian Trail in Virginia: The Southern Section At-a-Glance Distance: 166 miles Terrain type: A mixture of high mountain balds, woodlands, ridge walking, and

Jul 13, 2018 : Ken Nail

The Beer Drinker’s Guide to the Appalachian Trail [Virginia Edition]

Some may say doing a thru hike is like being on a very long vacation, but after a few days in the woods and as you’re approaching town, it can...

Oct 18, 2016 : Stubbs

It’s About the Smiles and the 500 Miles – Marion, VA to Harpers Ferry, WV: Part 1

Firebone Campsite Our plan was to shuttle into Marion to resupply and then get back out to continue hiking. But first, we needed a refuel at the Pizza Hut buffet...

Jun 3, 2015 : Michelle Hand

Virginia, Virginia, Virginia

Days 48 to 52 were all above 17 miles, around which I seem to be pretty comfortable now. It feels pretty awesome to crank out an 18 mile day and...

May 28, 2015 : David

Coco and Magnus — Days 60 through 65 — Zip Line, Sunrise, and a Bath

Friends! Magnus and I are a mere two miles shy of the 1/3 mark of the Appalachian Trail. I would like to mention that of the three companies we have...

May 12, 2015 : Courtney

Coco and Magnus – Days 47 through 59 – Snackpacking, Ponies, and Four Day Weekend

Hello! Since we've seen each other last, Magnus and I have hiked 165.2 miles. Approximately 150 of those miles didn't involve a single shower. Yay? I am grateful for the...

May 6, 2015 : Courtney