Hiking Tips - Appalachian Trail Conservancy https://appalachiantrail.org Keep the Trail Alive Sun, 23 Nov 2025 20:12:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://appalachiantrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/cropped-wp-favicon-image-32x32.png Hiking Tips - Appalachian Trail Conservancy https://appalachiantrail.org 32 32 Hiking & Helene: Storm Damage Info for 2026 Hikers https://appalachiantrail.org/news-stories/hiking-helene-storm-damage-info-for-2025-hikers/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 01:18:03 +0000 https://atc25stg.wpenginepowered.com/hiking-helene-storm-damage-info-for-2025-hikers/ Learn what to expect along sections of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) that were damaged by Hurricane Helene and how to have a safe, fun hike in 2025.

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]]> Priority #1: Safety on the A.T. https://appalachiantrail.org/news-stories/1-priority-safety-on-the-a-t/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:17:44 +0000 https://atc25stg.wpenginepowered.com/1-priority-safety-on-the-a-t/ Before heading out on your next A.T. hike, make sure you have the equipment and knowledge you need to stay healthy and safe.

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]]> Before heading out on your next A.T. hike, make sure you have the equipment and knowledge you need to stay healthy and safe.

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]]> Campsite Selection: The Secret to Happy Campers https://appalachiantrail.org/news-stories/campsite-selection-the-secret-to-happy-campers/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:30:33 +0000 https://atc25stg.wpenginepowered.com/campsite-selection-the-secret-to-happy-campers/ Preparing your camping and sleeping setup is super important for maximizing your enjoyment and safety, and for reducing your impacts to the Appalachian Trail.

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