I got on a train headed from Albany, New York to Charlottesville, Virginia, on July 14. Then I endeavored to walk home.I ...

The organizers of the xTx Trail plan a route that stretches from Houston to the Big Bend, where those who walk, bike or ride ...

The North Carolina section offers many of the Appalachian Trail's highest peaks, several above 6,000 feet. Hiking enthusiasts can set out on a multiday or weeklong journey (keep in mind that you ...

In addition to hiking with their classmates, the students also got to know other hikers on the trail and sometimes shared shelters with them overnight. “On the Appalachian Trail, there are people who ...

The Triple Crown of Hiking is completing the Appalachian Trail, the Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail.

Everest 16 times. Still, more than 3,000 people attempt to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail every year, according to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Only a quarter make it the whole way.

Homer’s unstoppable spirit on the Triple CrownAs we moved further into Virginia, the Shenandoah was in our sights. Frank ...