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114 Miles of the Appalachian Trail Reopen Following Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
The U.S. Forest Service has officially reopened a majority of trails and roads within the Pisgah National Forest's Appalachian Ranger District, marking a significant milestone in the recovery efforts
Rescuers Say Proper Gear, Experience Saved Hikers From Dying in Mt. Washington Whiteout
Two hikers were rescued from New Hampshire's Mt. Washington on February 3 after becoming lost in whiteout conditions the evening before. The hikers, Kathryn McKee, 51, of Fayville, MA, and...
ATC Announces Detour Around Major Hurricane Helene Bridge Washout
The ATC has received confirmation from USFS, TN DOT, and the town of Erwin, TN to publish a 3.6-mile road walk detour around the Nolichucky River. The Chestoa Bridge, which...
Appalachian Trail Sees 30% Decrease in Thru-Hiker Registrations for 2025
Recent data from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) shows a significant decline in hiker registrations for the 2025 season. As of January 13th, only 1,257 people had registered their hikes...
Hurricane Helene Repairs on the AT Are Well Underway: Trail Clubs Ask 2025 Hikers To Consider Flip-Flopping
This is a guest post by Jim Fetig, president of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. Five members of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club have just returned from two separate trips...
Linda “Nana” Vanderloop Just Became the Oldest Woman To Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail
When Linda "Nana" Vanderloop decided to hike the Appalachian Trail with her daughter Hanna, Hanna already figured her mom could become the oldest woman thru-hiker. "She didn't tell me that,
Man Accused of Staging Fake Bear Attack To Cover Up a Murder Has Been Arrested
An accused murderer who allegedly killed a man, stole his identity, and staged a fake bear attack to cover up the crime has been arrested in South Carolina following a...
Active Wildfire on Appalachian Trail Near Lehigh Gap Burns 150 Acres
A wildfire is burning on Blue Mountain’s eastern slopes near the Lehigh Gap in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, prompting officials to close part of the Appalachian Trail. According to the
Jack “Quadzilla” Jones: On-the-Ground Hurricane Helene Status Update and 2025 Predictions
We caught up with Jack "Quadzilla" Jones, everyone's favorite quadricep-having thru-hiking content creator, about what's really going on with the Appalachian Trail in the wake of Hurricane
Guide to Hurricane Helene Resources and Needs for Rural Communities
Thanks to Kimberly Fetherston (@kim.outdoors) for helping to build this list of resources. By now we all know that Hurricane Helene wreaked absolute havoc throughout the Southeastern United