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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Helene-Damaged Section of Appalachian Trail Reopens 

As the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene approaches next month, many areas of western North Carolina and beyond are still recovering. But a positive development happened las...

Appalachian Trail Shooting Leaves One Injured Near Pennsylvania’s Deerlick Shelters

ASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — One person was injured Monday evening following a reported shooting on the Appalachian Trail in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, prompting a multi-agency em...

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...

How Much Does It Cost To Hike The Appalachian Trail?

Whiteoak Canyon Hike: Virginia Trail Guide & Map | DC Life

Welcome to the ultimate guide to the Whiteoak Canyon hike in Virginia! If you’re looking for one of the best ridge hikes near DC with views, this moderate 9.4-mile trail delivers s...

This Maine State Park Proves the East Coast Has Real Wilderness

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...