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Lemmy and Green Giant near Baxter Peak. Photo by Katie Farrar
Hiking Tips

Important End-of-Year Closure Dates for 2026 A.T. Hikers

Colder weather means seasonal closures on the A.T. Get the latest closure info to help plan your next winter hike on the Appalachian Trail.

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Thru-Hiking

Meet the A.T. Thru-Hiking Class of 2026

Oct 22, 2026

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Three hikers stand on a rocky slope of Mt Adams, looking out at large, distant mountains obscured by clouds.
Conservation & Biodiversity

Why Are the White Mountains So Much Harder To Hike?

Oct 15, 2026

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Close up leg and hiking boots walking through forest.
Culture & Inspiration

Why You Don’t Have to Take Six Months Off to Hike the Appalachian Trail

Oct 8, 2026

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Illustrated graphic showing numbered markers 1-8 along an dirt trail surrounded by trees.
News

ATC Learning Pathways Offer Trail Training for Volunteers

Oct 7, 2026

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Eroded section of the Appalachian Trail, with a deep, cupped channel worn into the dirt path by water runoff.
Trail Infrastructure & Resilience

Of Ruts and Root Balls: Assessing the A.T. for Improvements

Sep 24, 2026

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Lemmy and Green Giant near Baxter Peak. Photo by Katie Farrar
Hiking Tips

Important End-of-Year Closure Dates for 2026 A.T. Hikers

Sep 24, 2026

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