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Hiker walking on mountain path, Yosemite, California

Beat the heat, cold and crowds with a flip flop thru-hike

By Julia Clarke published

A flip flop thru-hike offers a non-traditional approach to long-distance walking that allows hikers to avoid weather extremes and beat the crowds

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The Triple Crown of hiking: long distance walking’s highest honor

By Julia Clarke published

What is the Triple Crown of hiking? We explain the designation for completing America's three longest trails, and how many pairs of shoes it takes to do it

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A sign on the Appalachian Trail points hikers to Mt Katahdin in Maine

Legendary 83 year-old hiker becomes oldest to complete the Appalachian Trail

By Julia Clarke published

A man known as “Nimblewill Nomad” has become the oldest hiker to complete the long-distance hiking trail at the age of 83

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College duo become youngest hikers to complete a calendar year Triple Crown

By Julia Clarke published

Two 21-year-old students took a year out from Stanford University to hike America’s three longest hiking trails in under 11 months

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The history of the Appalachian Trail: a national treasure for adventurers

By Julia Clarke last updated

We examine the history of the Appalachian Trail, from a utopian idea to a jaw-dropping hiking path drawing millions away from the city and into nature each year

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Backpacking in Grayson Highlands State Park, Virginia

Section of the Appalachian Trail rerouted for a scenic upgrade

By Julia Clarke published

The reroute onto the North Trail in eastern Pennsylvania will treat AT thru-hikers to stunning views Lehigh Gorge that were previously bypassed due to pollution damage

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