"A legendary long-distance footpath that traverses diverse eastern landscapes, providing opportunities for day hikes or extended trekking through forests, ridges, and mountain scenery." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A legendary, long-distance hiking footpath that begins in Maine and passes through 14 states, stretching roughly 2,200 miles and attracting thru-hikers from around the world. Traditions and lore accompany the journey—at the trail’s southern terminus hikers often encounter a tree festooned with the boots of those who have completed the trek." - Carrie Dennis Carrie Dennis Carrie Dennis is a New York City-based writer and editor with more than a decade of content strategy experience. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Gothamist, Time magazine, Men’s Journal, Redbook, and Thrillist. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Offers many hiking options for a variety of skill sets, including family-friendly ones." - Julie Tong, Madeline Fass
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