If the ATC were seeking to protect the Appalachian Trail now, it’s clear that funding would not be forthcoming. If it can’t ...

The trail covers more than 500 miles in Virginia, passing through several communities where hikers can take some time off, ...

Nearly 30 miles of the Appalachian Trail reopened Friday in Southwest Virginia following the destruction caused by Helene.

According to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), Virginia holds the distinct honor of having the most miles of any state along the trail at 557 miles.

Election Day in the woods, in a nation of cruelty and grace On the Appalachian Trail, the shelters are welcoming, but there are wasps in the walls.

Bill Kingrea, an 88-year-old Virginia resident, is preparing for what might be his biggest adventure yet: walking 107 miles of the Appalachian Trail.

A hiker was found dead on the Appalachian Trail in Botetourt County on Saturday, and investigators do not believe foul play was involved.

Jimmie Rodgers - Patsy Cline - country musicHurricane Helene wiped out the eastern half of the Virginia Creeper Trail on Sept. 27 — just as the full fall season was gearing up for the bike shops ...

The Appalachian Trail is one of America’s most famous long-distance hikes, a 2,000-plus-mile journey from Georgia to Maine. Those who complete it are called “thru-hikers,” with approximately ...