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News

Appalachian Trail Sees 16.9 Million Recreation Visits in 2025

New reporting marks the first official visitation data released for the Appalachian Trail, the world’s longest hiking-only trail.

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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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Rolling mountains and valleys blanketed in colorful fall foliage
Culture & Inspiration

The Truth About Fall Hiking on the Appalachian Trail

Sep 17, 2026

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A group of equestrians guide horses and pack mules carrying gear across a shallow stream in a forested area.
Trail Infrastructure & Resilience

Appalachian Trail Equestrian Volunteers: A Unique Partnership

Sep 9, 2026

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Conservation & Biodiversity

A.T. Most Unwanted: Invasive Plants

Sep 3, 2026

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Brown KNAAK (Jobmaster) metal storage box with a chain lock, set among ferns and trees in a forest foreground.
Trail Infrastructure & Resilience

Why Aren’t There More Bear Boxes on the Appalachian Trail?

Aug 27, 2026

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