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  • Running Down a Dream – West Virginia
  • Congratulations to These 2026 Appalachian Trail Finishers (Part 2)
  • The Shenandoahs

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thetrek.co /3 weeks ago

Running Down a Dream – West Virginia

Running Into West Virginia Of the 14 states, West Virginia has the shortest stretch of the Appalachian Trail, with only 4 miles along its border.  And now, looking back, it was the...

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thetrek.co /2 days ago

Congratulations to These 2026 Appalachian Trail Finishers (Part 2)

very year, thousands of hopeful thru-hikers set off on a journey of nearly 2,200 miles. The Appalachian Trail stretches from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine...

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thetrek.co /3 weeks ago

The Shenandoahs

A Walk in the Park 8/8/26 18.1 miles; Stealth campsite I managed to get a good nights sleep in the shelter last night, perhaps because I had it all to myself. Plus, there was plent...

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unofficialnetworks.com /1 week ago

91-Year-Old Becomes The Oldest Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker (2,198 Miles)

Massive congratulations going out to Dale “Grey Beard” Sanders who completed the 2,198-mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine on Monday, reaching the summit of Mount Katahdin...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Vermont – rivers, mountains and an amber sun

An amber sun The little wooden bridge that leads across the river to our campsite is already warmed a bit by the morning sun. The night was pretty cool for a summer night, so I mad...

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theverge.com /1 week ago

Vicariously hike the Appalachian in the gorgeous A Trail Tale

I used to be an avid hiker and would try to go backpacking a few times a year. I always dreamed of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, but life kind of got in the way. (Turns out jo...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

2026 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Submit Your Completion Photos

t’s summit season on the AT, and that means that we at The Trek are standing by to CONGRATULATE YOU. Yes, you. Seriously, send us pictures. We are determined to leave no thru-hiker...

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thetrek.co /3 days ago

Getting Better Trail Legs in New England

As of September 4th, I’ve finished over 193 miles of the 338 I need to complete the Appalachian Trail.  However, these miles do not include the White Mountains, which have been des...

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thetrek.co /2 weeks ago

Virginia, Part 2: Waynesboro to Glasgow

8/15/26 20.8 miles; Maupin Field Shelter Let me backtrack for a moment…yesterday, after exiting Shenandoah NP and some ups & downs, including walking by a few cell towers. I me...

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thetrek.co /1 day ago

First Day In The Whites

Its a beautiful day for a hike though I'll be heading into the unknown as I contend with the most difficult section of the Appalachian Trail. The post First Day In The Whites appea...

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unofficialnetworks.com /1 month ago

How Much Does It Cost To Hike The Appalachian Trail?

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

In The Pine Grove Furnace

I spend the day hiking loads of easy trail and learning a little history along the way. I reach the midpoint of the AT and set off in pursuit of a peaceful campsite. The post In Th...

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thetrek.co /3 weeks ago

The Long Trail Day One “An appropriate trail introduction”

The day has finally arrived. My first step is to the hotel breakfast buffet, where I pig out on eggs. Get all that free protein while you can.  As we drive toward the Pine Cobble T...

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blueridgeoutdoors.com /1 month ago

Ancient Pathways to Appalachian Rails in Allegany County, MD 

Established in 1789, Allegany County sits in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, where steep ridges, river valleys, and mountain gaps have shaped human movement for thousands o...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

West Virginia Bound

I set a course for West Virginia and encounter the trail conditions so flat they would give ironing boards a run for their money. The post West Virginia Bound appeared first on The...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

A Good Day On Killington

The last time I climbed Killington, it was drizzling and the trail was mud. My mood was dark. A group of cheerful slack-packers came down from the top, and I had to find footing in...

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nytimes.com /3 weeks ago

He’s Hiking 2,190 Miles. We Tagged Along for 16, Cameras and All.

A 91-year-old hiker is on a quest to complete the entire Appalachian Trail. Two journalists, lugging hefty equipment, joined him for a scenic but punishing stretch.

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thetrek.co /3 weeks ago

I Usually Skip Breakfast

We were back on trail the next day. The soft bed and blowing fans in Libby Hostel’s “barn” were made for a deep night’s sleep. I woke up without sore knees or back; I could have be...

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thetrek.co /3 weeks ago

All Hail the Vermont Maple Creemee (Day 128)

I dragged myself out of my quilt before dawn to watch the sunrise from the cabin porch. This is one of the few locations I’ve camped on the AT that offers an incredible view of bot...

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pbs.org /1 week ago

At 91, Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail

Dale Sanders started last Sept. 6 in West Virginia, hiked the nearly 2,200-mile trail in out-of-order sections with breaks in between, and finished Monday atop Mount Katahdin in Ma...

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thetrek.co /4 weeks ago

Summer Ski Mountains (Day 124)

I hitched back to trail this morning with a couple of other hikers who also stayed at the VFW. I really prefer not to hitchhike alone, so it’s nice to have other people around to c...

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thetrek.co /2 weeks ago

Virginia, Part 3: Glasgow to Daleville

8/20/26 19.9 miles; Cornelius Creek Shelter  Barf and I were shuttled to the trailhead and were hiking by 7:30am. We crossed the James River on the longest footbridge on the AT, I...

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blueridgeoutdoors.com /1 week ago

91-Year-Old Hiker Reclaims Appalachian Trail Age Record

Earlier this summer, we reported on Dale Sanders, a Tennessee-based hiker who, at age 91, was working his way up the Appalachian Trail in an effort become the oldest person to comp...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Appalachian Trail Section Devastated by Hurricane Helene Reopens After Nearly 2 Years

five-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail on the North Carolina-Tennessee border has finally reopened nearly two years after Hurricane Helene devastated the area in September 2024...

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