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Appalachian Trail hikers can now skip a dangerous detour around areas damaged by Hurricane Helene thanks to a new ferry

By Will Symons published

Parts of the famous trail are still recovering after the tropical cyclone caused devastation last autumn

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A sign on the Appalachian Trail points hikers to Mt Katahdin in Maine

Appalachian Trail thru-hikers of 2024 have spoken, and this was the most irritating part of their adventure

By Julia Clarke published

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy has released its survey results for 2024, and not everyone is hiking with deep reverence for nature

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Tara Dower takes a breather during her record-setting Appalachia Trail run

Ultra runner Tara Dower re-signs with Altra after raising $100k for charity during record-breaking Appalachian Trail dash

By Julia Clarke published

The athlete ran the iconic trail in just 40 days, 18 hours and 5 minutes in September

Trail Running
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This Altra Olympus 5 is one of the most popular shoes among Appalachian Trail hikers – get them up to 30% off right now

By Julia Clarke published

Deals A 2023 survey found this model to be second most popular amongst thru-hikers

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hiking along the pacific crest trail in the Appalachian mountains

"We ask for patience" – Appalachian Trail thru-hikers derailed by Hurricane Helene

By Julia Clarke published

Hikers who suspend or detour their hikes will still be considered thru-hikers

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A sign on the Appalachian Trail points hikers to Mt Katahdin in Maine

Female ultra runner sets new overall speed record on Appalachian Trail with 40-day dash from Maine to Georgia

By Julia Clarke published

Tara Dower shaved over 13 hours of Karel Sabbe's 2018 record

Trail Running
Man hiking with dog on Appalachian Trail

Dog owners beware: treats full of fish hooks found on Appalachian Trail

By Cat Ellis published

The Pennsylvania Game Commission has issued a warning

Wildlife Safety
A sign on the Appalachian Trail points hikers to Mt Katahdin in Maine

Can you help find Sadie the hiking dog, missing on Appalachian Trail for 5 weeks?

By Julia Clarke published

Sadie's owner will have to leave the US soon due to visa restrictions

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hiking along the pacific crest trail in the Appalachian mountains

"Amazing cat. Would apocalypse with" – feline host guides hikers on Appalachian Trail

By Julia Clarke published

Cinnamon the cat reportedly guides her guests along America's most famous long distance trail

Wildlife Encounters
Man hiking with poles feeling sick

Vomiting bug strikes down thru-hikers on Appalachian Trail

By Cat Ellis published

The National Park Service has issued a warning during a possible outbreak of norovirus on the trail

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