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Appalachian Trail: Keys Gap to Harpers FerryPerfect for a day hike or longer out-and-back, this 6.1-miler rolls through mid-Atlantic woodlands then descends into Harpers Ferry, the merging point of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. Appalachian Trail: Snickers Gap to Keys GapPass the 1,000-mile-marker on the AT (for northbound hikers) on this 13.4-mile trip to Raven Rocks promising breathtaking views of Shenandoah Valley. Don't miss the bench swing at David Lesser Shelter. Harpers Ferry: Loudoun Heights via the ATHop a train for a weekend on Blue Ridge trails near the headquarters of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
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Backpack West Virginia's Cranberry WildernessDiscover a slice of rare Eastern wild country in West Virginia, where Canadian taiga meets Southern forests. High Points: Spruce Knob, West VirginiaWatch out for rough weather and serpentine-like roads as you drive up to this highpoint. Best Backpacking In West VirginiaOur comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in West Virginia. |
Eye To Eye With RaptorsEyeball to beak with impressively taloned hawks in West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest. West Virginia's Monongahela National ForestClassic eastern mountain scenery along West Virginia's skyline pathway. West Virginia Mountain HobnobbingBirds and deer are your only companions on this stretch of the Allegheny Trail. |
AT Nature Photo GalleryWildflowers, bugs, and other nature photographs shot by our map correspondent on the AT © Jeff Chow 
AT Shelter Photo GalleryA few of the shelters and lean-tos found along the length of the Appalachian Trail © Jeff Chow 
AT Panoramic Photo GalleryA collection of five-star overlooks along the Appalachian Trail © Jeff Chow |
AT Interview: Correspondent Jeff ChowJeff Chow spent 10 months mapping every mile of the AT for BACKPACKER. Learn about his favorite spots and hard-earned tips here. |
Sleeping Bag Water Test Pt. I:
In this gear test, Shannon Davis jumps in three sleeping bags and we hose them down to see how each one handles high-force rain.
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Sleeping Bag Water Test Part II:
Yeah, we know you probably won't ever get fully submerged in a raging river while in your sleeping bag, but that's not good enough for us.
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