In Asheville, Hot Springs and other towns that cater to hikers, many restaurants, hotels and Airbnb’s have reopened. Road ...

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.

The Appalachian Trail map's next water source for the section ... Now, we understood our limits on how far we could hike in one day carrying our backpacks. Nutritious snacks are best to carry.

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 ...

If you have time to hike or backpack a portion of the trail, recent hikers say that you'll be rewarded with memorable views of the park's wilderness, from foliage to animals. The Appalachian Trail ...

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy regularly updates its interactive map showing the status of the ... If a section of trail is open, is it safe to hike? The Appalachian Trail Conservancy said ...