429 Results for ""west virginia""

The Allegheny Trail: 311 Miles Through  Wild and Wonderful West West Virginia

The Allegheny Trail: 311 Miles Through Wild and Wonderful West West Virginia

The Allegheny Trail (ALT) travels north to south through the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. The trail begins at the Mason-Dixon Line on the Pennsylvania border and extends south to...

Dec 30, 2024 : Troy Zohner
Southwest Virginia: Marion to Pearisburg (May 18-22)

Southwest Virginia: Marion to Pearisburg (May 18-22)

May 18. The trail wound through several farm meadows on this day.  This is typical of the AT in southern Virginia: passing through scenic pastures as well as the forest. ...

Jun 19, 2024 : Katie Eckman
Take Me Home Country Roads, West Virginia and Maryland: AT Flip Flop Days 5-10

Take Me Home Country Roads, West Virginia and Maryland: AT Flip Flop Days 5-10

I finish the two shortest states on trail and spend a zero day in my old stomping grounds in Baltimore.

May 21, 2024 : Luke W
Reflections and Moments: The (Low) Highlands of West Virginia

Reflections and Moments: The (Low) Highlands of West Virginia

One month and counting on The American Discovery Trail: This walk turned one month old just a few days ago. As I sit tonight on a bed in the motel...

Apr 29, 2024 : Leif Olson
Cup of Coffee in West Virginia

Cup of Coffee in West Virginia

We wake up in Maryland, walk through West Virginia and go to sleep in Virginia.

Sep 23, 2022 : Eric and Hayley
Appalachian Trail State Profile: West Virginia

Appalachian Trail State Profile: West Virginia

Of the 14 Appalachian Trail states, West Virginia is the shortest by far. Considering that there are only four (!!) miles of trail through the entire state, there's an incredible...

Aug 28, 2020 : Kelly Floro
How to Hike West Virginia’s Cranberry Wilderness

How to Hike West Virginia’s Cranberry Wilderness

I’ve been going through trail withdrawal hard since finishing my AT thru-hike in September. With winter quickly approaching and hiking season winding down, I decided to peel myself off my...

Nov 21, 2018 : Audrey Payne
West Virginia and Other Things

West Virginia and Other Things

West Virginia (Sept. 13 - Sept. 21) Four miles, eight days I know what you may be thinking. It took you eight days to walk four miles, what are you...

Oct 17, 2018 : Jenni Thompson
West Virginia & Maryland: Must-See Day Hikes on the AT

West Virginia & Maryland: Must-See Day Hikes on the AT

With only 17.5 miles of the AT in West Virginia and 40 miles in Maryland, these two states are known for being the smallest on the trail. Their small size...

Jul 26, 2017 : Colleen Goldhorn
Did I Drop You On Your Head?

Did I Drop You On Your Head?

This is my mom’s favorite phrase to say when I share with people that I’m going to hike 2200 miles for the fun of it. In reality, hiking has been...

Mar 8, 2025 : Lisa and Kim