The Rim to Rim Trail travels a 38 mile-loop from Divisadero to Pamachi and back, covering a punishing 20,000 feet in elevation changes. And avoid going in summer: The canyons turn into virtual ovens.

When you decide to hike the daunting Appalachian Trail, the best time of year to start and end your hike depends on what ...

The Appalachian Trail spans 2,194 miles across 14 states along the East Coast of the U.S. Most experienced hikers begin their ...

From timber rattlesnakes to garter snakes, discover which snakes live along the Appalachian Trail—and how to stay safe during ...

The five newest National Recreation Trails in six states add nearly 400 miles to the network of more than 1,300 trails.

Whether you're a novice or experienced hiker, AllTrails is a great tool to have on your phone. Here are my favorite features of this popular outdoor app.

Midway up the Appalachian Trail, a little country store in Gardners, Pennsylvania, invites hikers to take on an additional challenge: eating a half-gallon of ice cream in one sitting. So ...

SPARTANBURG — The Saluda Grade Trails Conservancy on June 17 completed its purchase of the 31.5-mile Saluda Grade rail line, paving the way for a multi-use trail running from Inman to Zirconia, N.C.

Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Sam Cooper poses for a photo after completing the half-gallon ice cream challenge June 10 at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Pennsylvania. Mingson Lau, Associated Press ...