Since the massive storm ravaged the Appalachian Mountains in September 2024, hikers have worried the country’s iconic trail ...

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 ...

When hiking Bald, it’s also possible to connect with Ragged Mountain via a side trail and complete a two-mountain excursion; something I’ve had the good fortune to do on several occasions.

The 281 miles of the AT in Maine ranges from the Mahoosuc Range to the Kennebec River to Katahdin, plus some 40 miles of side ...