according to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Only a quarter make it the whole way. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The Appalachian Trail is over ...

The trail covers more than 500 miles in Virginia, passing through several communities where hikers can take some time off, ...

In 2025, the Appalachian Trail, the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, celebrates 100 years of measuring the skills, endurance and heart of thousands of intrepid adventurers.