02/02/2026
Can you go the extra half mile?
The Appalachian Trail becomes 1/2 mile longer in 2026 with a thru-hike total mile that now equals 2,197.9 miles.
The increase, according to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, is due to a half-mile addition in Virginia, specifically the War Spur relocation, which helps maintain the trail's integrity and sustainability.