There are 78 miles of the Appalachian Trail in the state. Elevation ranges from 2,510 to 4,461 at Blood Mountain. Hikers can encounter snow and near zero temperatures from November to April.

The Appalachian Trail also crosses Max Patch in the Harmon Den area of Hot Springs. Two easy loop trails (1.4 miles and 2.4 miles) lead to the 4,629-foot summit. The bald mountain (the Southern ...

The Appalachian ... oversees the Appalachian Trail, turns 100 years old in March. About 68 miles of the 2,190-mile trail from Maine to Georgia lie along the Blue Mountain ridge in southern ...

The Carolina Mountain Club bought 130 volunteers in November 2024 to help clear debris left by Hurricane Helene along the Appalachian Trail and the French Broad River in the town of Hot Springs.

The Trail Provides.” Those who attempt to traverse the 2,190-mile footpath from Georgia to Maine, commonly known as the AT, ...