It’s understandable why the Appalachian Trail (AT) gets all the glory when it comes to East Coast hiking. America’s first thru-hike definitely deserves its holy grail status, but its legendary ...

Each year, only about one out of every four hikers who set out to complete the Appalachian Trail reaches that goal. A thru-hike means traversing nearly 2,200 miles, across 14 states, in a single ...

Thru-hiking routes like the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail have gotten more expensive over the years. We talked to ...

Heather Anderson and Derick Hugo, two epic thru-hikers, just published memoirs. Here's how their time on the trail shaped their lives.

I love desert hiking because you can simply park your car on the side of the road and start walking. Within reason, of course. Make sure you have the proper hiking equipment — comfortable shoes and ...

Have you ever just wanted to pull a “Wild?” As in quit your job, spend six months in the wilderness discovering yourself, maybe throw a boot off a mountain in a moment of catharsis, and then come back ...