WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — The stretch of the Appalachian Trail on the Mount Rogers National Scenic Area has reopened, but hikers should still expect storm damage from Hurricane Helene. According ...

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — As hundreds of thru-hikers make their way from Georgia to Maine this summer using the Appalachian Trail (AT), they have to pass through quite a bit of milage in Virginia ...

Spanning about 2,180 miles, the Appalachian Trail boasts some of the best hiking in the United States. More than 3,000 people attempt to hike the entire trail each year, but not everyone is up for ...

Found in Virginia's Blue Ridge region, the Virginia Triple Crown is a popular hiking route that spans nearly 35 miles and links three key points of interest. Most hikers head to McAfee Knob, a rocky ...

DAMASCUS, Va. (WJHL) — Damascus is known as “Trail Town USA” thanks to two major trails running through it: the Virginia Creeper Trail and the Appalachian Trail. But on Sept. 27, the trails took a ...

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McAfee Knob in Virginia is one of the most photographed spots on the Appalachian Trail. Photo courtesy of Ray Meese for Virginia Tech. With warmer temperatures, hikers are already descending on the ...

Wildfires in Virginia and North Carolina have shut down portions of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian Trail, according to officials. A Friday release by the Forest Service in the George ...