Tucked away in Madison County where the Appalachian Trail crosses the French Broad River sits a North Carolina treasure ... a topographical map come to life, with the French Broad River cutting ...

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

In 2025, the Appalachian Trail, the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, celebrates 100 years of measuring the skills, endurance and heart of thousands of intrepid adventurers.

Ready to explore the Carolinas on foot? This guide highlights fantastic hiking options near Charlotte — or within a couple hours’ drive — for every skill level.

Clocking in at less than a mile, this scenic cave hike in North Carolina is kid-friendly, dog-friendly, and an overall ...

A hiker on California's Pacific Crest Trail required urgent help on Sunday.The woman slipped off the edge of a cliff and found herself clinging to a rock. In a precarious situation, she managed to ...

A search and rescue team completed an “intense, technical rescue” in Southern California recently after a hiker became stranded on a steep cliff along the Pacific Crest Trail. The hiker used ...

A stranded hiker was rescued by helicopter on Sunday after she spent more than an hour clinging to the side of a steep cliff along the Pacific Crest Trail. The terrifying image of the woman ...