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, ...

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.

Nearly 30 miles of the Appalachian Trail reopened Friday in Southwest Virginia following the destruction caused by Helene. This means that the entire trail in Virginia is now open. “We are ...

This Small Virginia Town Is Off the Appalachian Trail—but It's Worth Exploring Even If You're Not a Hiker. Caroline Eubanks. April 12, 2025 at 4:06 AM. Copied; ...

The A.T. overlaps with the Virginia Creeper Trail for 6/10ths of a mile, and that stretch is open only to hikers. Wildlife officials encourage hikers to exercise caution while on the trail.

VIRGINIA (CNN Newsource) — A Virginia resident is turning 88 this year, and he's planning to celebrate the accomplishment by taking on a 107-mile journey through the Appalachian Trail for charity.

HANDOUT PHOTO: The American flag flies from the ridge above Greenville Lake, NY, on November 8, 2024. (Rusty Foster) Rusty Foster is partway through a planned six-month hike of the Appalachian ...