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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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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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Culture & Inspiration

Finding Awe on the Appalachian Trail

Aug 20, 2026

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A group of people ready to cut a green ribbon at the new Andy Layne Trailhead
News

Relocated Andy Layne Trailhead Opens Along A.T. Virginia Triple Crown

Aug 20, 2026

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Three hikers with large backpacks sit on steps outside a stone building, holding an Appalachian Trail sign.
Culture & Inspiration

More Than a Photo: The Harpers Ferry Tradition Connecting Appalachian Trail Hikers

Aug 6, 2026

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