For Jeff Martz and Matt Wilson, the Appalachian Trail is more than just a footpath running through town. It’s a lifeline.

In a rugged patch of the Appalachian Trail in eastern Tennessee, volunteers size up a massive, gnarled tree lying on its side ...

Volunteers are restoring a storm-damaged section of the Appalachian Trail, focusing efforts on Cherry Gap and the ...

In a rugged patch of the Appalachian Trail in eastern Tennessee, volunteers size up a massive, gnarled tree lying on its side ...

Leaders with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy said more than 430 miles of trail were closed due to damage sustained during ...

Iowa veteran Joedy VanVelzen made it to Maine on the Appalachian Trail, the final state in a journey of nearly 2,200 miles ...

Discover how volunteers and communities keep the iconic 2,197-mile trail thriving amid growing participation and century-long ...

The Appalachian Trail isn’t the longest in the world; it isn’t even the longest in North America, paling in comparison to the 14,996-mile Trans Canada Trail — but it is a favorite among newbies.

The Appalachian Trail celebrates 100 years of hiking and history as volunteers call for public support to preserve its legacy ...

An injured hiker was rescued from the Appalachian Trail on Thursday morning after slipping on a rock, according to the Egremont Fire Department.

This trail cuts through the mountains of West Virginia and offers a less crowded alternative to the better known thru-hikes like the Appalachian Trail.

The Appalachian Trail also crosses Max Patch in the Harmon Den area of Hot Springs. Two easy loop trails (1.4 miles and 2.4 miles) lead to the 4,629-foot summit.