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Why trail angels and local businesses are clashing on the Appalachian Trail

There's a battle brewing between trail angels and hiker-focused businesses on the Appalachian Trail. Can the two coexist?
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For the first time ever, three hikers will log 10,000 miles in a single year

In 2025, these three hikers will join the elite few who have completed a Border-to-Border Calendar-Year Triple Crown. They ...

Avoid the crowds with the 6 best Arizona hikes you never heard of

Part of the joy of hiking is the sense of exploration, so forget your usual trails and check out one of these lesser-known, ...
Bham Now

3 facts to know about Alabama’s unique Pinhoti Trail [MAPS]

DID YOU KNOW? Alabama has a (literal) connection to the Appalachian Trail. Learn all about the Pinhoti Trail + how you can help keep it wild and accessible. 👇 NowPartner #hiking #alabama #pinhoti #co ...
The Mountaineer

Hiking challenge: Can you log 60 mountain miles this winter?

Take the challenge to hike, run or stroll 60 miles in 60 days between Jan. 1 and March 1 and win a commemorative patch from ...