Trail Updates - Appalachian Trail Conservancy https://appalachiantrail.org Keep the Trail Alive Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:28:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://appalachiantrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/cropped-wp-favicon-image-32x32.png Trail Updates - Appalachian Trail Conservancy https://appalachiantrail.org 32 32 The Appalachian Trail, Then and Now: Two 2,000-Milers Reflect https://appalachiantrail.org/news-stories/appalachian-trail-then-and-now/?swpmtx=136ef4b489f7b089823e475039890fc8&swpmtxnonce=232805d770 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:48:37 +0000 https://appalachiantrail.org/?p=614932 Two 2,000-milers reflect on the Trail that shaped their lives decades apart, and how you can help protect it.

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]]> Two 2,000-milers reflect on the Trail that shaped their lives decades apart, and how you can help protect it.

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]]> Appalachian Trail Becomes a Half Mile Longer in 2026 https://appalachiantrail.org/news-stories/2026-official-mileage/?swpmtx=136ef4b489f7b089823e475039890fc8&swpmtxnonce=232805d770 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:00:51 +0000 https://appalachiantrail.org/?p=612222 How long is the Appalachian Trail in 2026? The A.T. officially measures 2,197.9 miles, offering hikers scenic views along one of America’s longest footpaths.

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]]> How long is the Appalachian Trail in 2026? The A.T. officially measures 2,197.9 miles, offering hikers scenic views along one of America’s longest footpaths.

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]]> Appalachian Trail Hiker Hacks https://appalachiantrail.org/news-stories/appalachian-trail-hiker-hacks/?swpmtx=136ef4b489f7b089823e475039890fc8&swpmtxnonce=232805d770 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:48:30 +0000 https://appalachiantrail.org/?p=613169 Get creative tips and tricks from ATC staff on real, common challenges A.T. hikers face, from reducing pack weight, to keeping meals interesting.

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]]> Get creative tips and tricks from ATC staff on real, common challenges A.T. hikers face, from reducing pack weight, to keeping meals interesting.

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