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Are Fewer People Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2025? Here’s What We Know.

The number of hikers who have registered plans to attempt the Appalachian Trail in 2025 is down nearly 30% compared with last ...
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Appalachian Trail thru-hikers of 2024 have spoken, and this was the most irritating part of their adventure

Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail is all about getting back in touch with nature, finding freedom from the restraints of ...

Appalachian Trail survey highlights do’s and don’ts of the hike

The ATC's annual long-distance hiker survey shows hikers like their alone time, and some could learn a lesson about proper ...
MyNorthwest.com

Midway along the Appalachian Trail, weary thru-hikers find refuge and an ice cream challenge

GARDNERS, Pa. (AP) — Sam Cooper had just trekked 7 miles (11 kilometers) through a rain-sodden stretch of the Appalachian Trail when he sat down outside a little country store in Pennsylvania to take ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Oldest woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail reflects on her journey

Each year, only about one out of every four hikers who set out to complete the Appalachian Trail reaches that goal. A ...
WTAE-TV

Could you eat this much ice cream after walking 1,100 miles? Some Appalachian Trail hikers try

Sam Cooper had just trekked 7 miles through a rain-sodden stretch of the Appalachian Trail when he sat down outside a little country store in Pennsylvania to take on its ice cream challenge.Nearly ...
The Times Leader

Midway along the Appalachian Trail, weary thru-hikers find refuge and an ice cream challenge

Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Sam Cooper, trail name Pie Top, attempts the half-gallon ice cream challenge at Pine Grove Furnace State Park n Tuesday, June 10. Hershey’s Ice Cream delivery driver Sam ...