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  • 91-Year-Old Becomes The Oldest Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker (2,198 Miles)
  • Congratulations to These 2026 Appalachian Trail Finishers (Part 2)
  • Appalachian Mountain Club opens new trail just in time for foliage season

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unofficialnetworks.com /1 month 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

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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mynbc5.com /2 weeks ago

Appalachian Mountain Club opens new trail just in time for foliage season

The Appalachian Mountain Club has opened the new Falling Waters Trail in partnership with the White Mountain National Forest. Officials said the old route was eroded and increasing...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Congratulations to These 2026 Appalachian Trail Finishers (Part 3)

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

Congratulations to These 2026 Appalachian Trail Finishers (Part 4)

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 /5 days ago

Congratulations to These 2026 Appalachian Trail Finishers (Part 6)

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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blueridgeoutdoors.com /1 month 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 /2 weeks ago

Two Years After Hurricane Helene, AT Hikers Warned of Possible Hurricane Isaias Impacts

urricane Isaias is now expected to impact the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is advising hikers to get...

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pbs.org /1 month 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 /3 weeks ago

420 In My Head: Day 2 on the Appalachian Trail

420 Lash Day 2: 16.2 miles, 2,800 feet climb, 3,000 feet down. Muskrat Creek shelter to Betty Creek Gap.             Social Media Posting On my hike last year, I captured all my th...

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theverge.com /1 month 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 week ago

Back on the trail in Virginia, headed South through Shenandoah

After leaving the trail in May, we are back for more in October    a thru hike has morphed into a series of section hikes…,.,.the goal remains unchanged 2,200 miles to Katahdin!!!!...

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bikepacking.com /1 week ago

The Great Smoky Mountains Traverse

Additional photos by TJ Kearns and Nic Morales Western North Carolina is home to the biggest mountains on the East Coast, and some of the oldest in the world. No […] The post The G...

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mynbc5.com /1 month ago

91-year-old man reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail

A 91-year-old man has reclaimed the record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail, which spans from Georgia to Maine.

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blueridgeoutdoors.com /1 month ago

Gatlinburg: Your Gateway to 800+ Miles of Adventure 

Some places are simply a stop along the way. Gatlinburg is the beginning of the adventure.  Nestled at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg serves as the...

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thetrek.co /3 weeks ago

The Smokies

9/21/26 18.1 miles; Tri-Corner Knob Shelter Epic and I left the Standing Bear Hostel as soon as it was light enough, about 7am. Today’s planned itinerary had a lot of ascending, an...

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thetrek.co /2 weeks ago

4 Days Across the Great Smoky Mountains Part 1

Distance: 72 miles Elevation Gain: 18,209 feet ⬆️  Elevation Loss: 18,100 feet down ⬇️ Ultralight Perversion & The Climb to Russell Field A day of rain chased away by...

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thetrek.co /1 week ago

Week 9: Surviving a 100-Degree Heatwave and Hitting 1,000 Miles on the AT! [Alyssa’s Vlog]

Leaving Shenandoah National Park is a major milestone for any Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, but for Alyssa, it was a serious test of endurance. After pushing relentless high-mileag...

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thetrek.co /3 weeks ago

Killington Krush

I climb to the top of Vermont's tallest peak on the Appalachian Trail and accumulate miles in search of an epic sunset. The post Killington Krush appeared first on The Trek.

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thetrek.co /1 month 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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thetrek.co /3 days ago

The IAT is a Kinder, Gentler National Scenic Trail

The Ice Age Trail would make an ideal first-time thru-hike. It’s in excellent condition, which means you can leave your route-finding and blowdown-hurdling skills at home. The IAT...

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thetrek.co /1 month 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 /3 weeks ago

Luce’s Lookout

Something about the Appalachian Trail seems to bring out the generosity in Vermonters. Today might be the best example yet. The post Luce’s Lookout appeared first on The Trek.

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kxan.com /1 month ago

91-year-old Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete Appalachian Trail

He first set the Appalachian Trail record in 2017 at age 82.

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