At age 91, Dale "Greybeard" Sanders set the record as the oldest person to complete the nearly 2,200-mile-long Appalachian Trail.

Hikers visiting New Hampshire for the fall foliage season can now enjoy a new route on the iconic Falling Waters Trail. The Appalachian Mountain Club and the White Mountain National Forest partnered ...

In American slang, “take a hike” is often used to tell someone to go away. But as the Appalachian Trail Conservancy celebrates its 100th anniversary, the organization is working to reframe the phrase ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Forester and regional planner Benton MacKaye came up with the idea for an Appalachian Mountain trail in the early 1900s. His ...

A 91-year-old man who goes by the nickname Grey Beard has reclaimed his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail ...

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For Terry Wise, the Appalachian Trail was so special that he made it his home. But now, with Hurricane Helene leaving hundreds of miles of the trail in ruins, the future of his business and the ...

Looking for a new walking trail? New Hampshire is home to one of the best trails to explore in the world, according to a new listing from AllTrails. The digital hiking guide recently released a list ...

"AMC's High Mountain Huts offer a kind of joy you can't find anywhere else," said Nicole Zussman, President and CEO of the Appalachian Mountain Club. "Picture yourself hiking through awe-inspiring ...

You can drive or hike the famed Appalachian Trail, but it's much easier to make a road trip out of it. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your ...

Ever thought about hiking the longest, hiking-only footpath in the world? It’s right here in the U.S., passing through the eastern Appalachian Mountains. The elevation gain of the Appalachian Trail ...