A.T. Footpath

Will the next generation care enough about the A.T. to protect their national treasure?

This year's Outdoor Retailer winter show was huge for the ATC because we were really able to promote new partnerships and show off some great Appalachian Trail themed gear.

If you can spare a week and want to spend some time on the Appalachian Trail, we have a gig for you.

As Director Ken Kwapis said in introducing the film last night, there are three co-stars: Redford, Nolte and the Appalachian Trail.

Every year, the latest shelter and mileage information is gathered by volunteers, including Daniel D. Chazin of Teaneck, N.J., who has led the efforts since 1983.

As hikers, how do we use things like mobile devices without diminishing the A.T. experience for ourselves and others?

The Appalachian Trail is about you learning how to enjoy and appreciate what's around you. That means sometimes you'll have to sit down and reflect (on and off the Trail), and we hope this blog will help you on that journey.

Bob began his trail career at age 16. Now, after 50 years of trail building and management, he's retiring from the ATC. We'll miss you, Bob!

In 1996, writer Bill Bryson attempted to hike all 2,200 miles of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) He failed. But he succeeded big time with his humorous account of the trip. His book, “A Walk in the Woods,” quickly became a best seller and inspired a lot more people to hike the Trail.

A flip flop thru-hike is an alternative to the old school definition of a thru-hike. Join us for the inaugural Flip Flop Kick Off in Harpers Ferry, W.Va. this May.