Franklin Tate, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s associate regional director in the South, said Friday, Feb. 2, that volunteers from hiking clubs have performed nearly 10,000 hours of work on ...

Appalachian Trail in NC, Tennessee: What to know after Helene, including closures, job cuts. Johnny Casey, Asheville Citizen Times. Sat, March 1, 2025 at 10:02 AM UTC. 4 min read.

Here's some great news for hikers: A part of the Appalachian Trail in Western North Carolina has reopened nearly four and a half months after Helene.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail through the Blue Ridge Mountains takes people through thick forests and across grassy mountaintop balds. This year it also includes a short boat ride.

Franklin resident James Flannery is preparing for a 100-mile run across part of the Appalachian Trail to raise awareness and support for mental health, according to a community announcement.. The ...

Appalachian Trail is ranked #9 out of 20 things to do in Asheville, NC. ... NC. 1 of 19. 2 of 19. Parks and Gardens, Historic Homes/Mansions, Tours, Sightseeing, Wineries/Breweries Type.

There are approximately 96 miles of the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina. The U.S. Forest Service saw a 10% cut in staff in February.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail through the Blue Ridge Mountains takes people through thick forests and across grassy mountaintop balds. This year it also includes a short boat ride.

According to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Helene resource page, there are still three sections of the trail that are closed, all in Tennessee. The closures include the 344.6-mile marker at ...