Advice
Mailbag with Jennifer Pharr Davis: 7 Tips for Finding Solitude on the Appalachian Trail
The Trek Editors Note Welcome to Mailbag with Jennifer Pharr Davis, where we take hikers questions and pass them off to the trail legend for her wisdom and analysis. JPD's newest book, The...
Appalachian Trail State Profile: Virginia
At over 550 trail miles, Virginia is the longest state on the Appalachian Trail. Hikers reach the state line at mile 466, three miles before Damascus, and most will be in...
Best Places to Do Trail Magic on the Appalachian Trail
The outdoor community has always had a way of attracting utopian dreamers, and the tradition of trail magic is perhaps the ultimate embodiment of the experience of the Appalachian Trail....
Why You Should Join Your Local Appalachian Trail Club
With more than 6,000 volunteers dedicating around 270,000 hours each year, the Appalachian Trail is one of the worlds largest ongoing volunteer projects. Volunteers touch every aspect of what makes
Appalachian Trail State Profile: North Carolina / Tennessee
After leaving Georgia at Bly Gap (mile 78), the Appalachian Trail climbs and descends through North Carolina for 96 miles, hits the Tennessee state line at Doe Knob (mile 174), then...
An Introverts Guide to the Appalachian Trail
I have always loved hiking. It gives me time alone in nature to replenish my energy, enjoy the pure exertion of exercise, and appreciate the beauty of the world around...
Appalachian Trail State Profile: Georgia
The AT in Georgia is 79 miles long, starting at Springer Mountain outside Dahlonega, and stretching to the North Carolina border right before Bly Gap. Terrain Long, sweeping climbs to...
ATC Thru-Hiker Class: What to Expect, and the Questions 2018’ers are Asking
As of March 7th, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy has 2,090 northbound thru-hikers registered through their voluntary registration system. As the season progresses, this number will continue to
“What’s the Weather Like in Georgia?”… Surviving the First 75 Miles of the AT
"What's the weather like in Georgia in the spring?" is one of what seems like millions of questions that thru-hiker hopefuls ask each year, over and over again, as their...
Beyond Gear: A 36-Point Planning Checklist for Health, Home, and Finances
Its easy to think that getting the right gear is the key to a successful thru-hike. Building the ideal kit for your hiking style certainly does make your hike more...