Get a taste of the Great Trail, great lodging and fine eats. These weekend-friendly walks let you enjoy America’s most iconic trail in style, and all end with a great overnight stay.
The Blue Ridge region is home to one of the planet’s largest and most concentrated swaths of protected mountain lands — and the Appalachian Trail runs smack through the middle of it all.
While there’s much ado about tackling the iconic route in one go, weekend section hikes are infinitely more user-friendly. And planning them around great mountain towns with destination-worthy overnights makes for the perfect mix of ruggedness and comfort.
Here we bring you seven scenic AT adventures paired with some of the Blue Ridge’s best eats, drinks and stays…