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.

Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail had been done ... A thunderstorm caught us on top of the bald mountain. It was so fierce that we couldn’t hear each other speak. Lightning struck all around ...