Appalachian trail hiking

Get started with section hiking the Appalachian Trail using our comprehensive guide, perfect for beginners and seasoned hikers alike.

Bears, snakes, crazy people, waterbourne pathogens- these are all common fears prospective hikers have about the dangers of the Appalachian Trail. Here I'll tell you which fears are rational and how to stay safe.

Find out the 4 things I wish I had with my when I started my long distance hike on the Appalachian Trail, but didn't! Plus , grab my complete backpacking gear checklist for free.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2023? Congratulations - you're in for the adventure of a lifetime. Here's what you need to know.

Getting read to hike the Appalachian Trail? Make sure you have these gear items to make your hike easier and more enjoyable!

We asked thru-hikers to rate their favorite sections of the Appalachian Trail so that you can skip straight to the good stuff.

The Appalachian Trail twists and turns for 2,190 miles through 14 states from Georgia to Maine. And it has become so popular that 3 million people a year step foot on it, in some form or another. But just how dangerous is hiking the Appalachian Trail, and what are those potential dangers? In this article

A few years ago I illustrated my first Appalachian Trail map…..but I really wanted to make some tweaks and re-release it, and this was the perfect collection to do that in!🌲 There are two new versions with different font/style, with a light and dark version. The first version was a top seller in the print shop and at local shows for me for a while, which is super fun! We live very close to the start of the Appalachian Trail and we hike parts of the trail often, so it holds a special place…

Thinking about tackling the infamous Appalachian Trail? Marina shares her experience hiking the AT & everything she wishes she knew beforehand.

Want to hike the Appalachian trail but not ready for the whole thing? Here are the 10 best Appalachian trail section hikes to get you started.