Tag: Ridgerunners in GSMNP
Smokies Ridgerunners attend training to prepare for their duties on the Appalachian Trail
May 1, 2026
by Julie Dodd Hiking season is in full swing in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the Smokies Ridgerunners are[…]
Read MoreAppalachian Trail Ridgerunner application deadline for 2026 closes Nov. 7, 2025
November 3, 2025
by Julie Dodd Applications for Ridgerunner positions for 2026 in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) are being accepted through[…]
Read MoreRidgerunners enhance hiking experience on Appalachian Trail
May 21, 2025
by Julie Dodd Seventy-two miles of the almost 2,200 miles of the Appalachian Trail travel through Great Smoky Mountains National[…]
Read MoreMaintaining privies in GSMNP requires teamwork
August 24, 2021
by Julie Dodd Privies are a welcome sight to hikers “in need.” The section of the Appalachian Trail that runs[…]
Read MoreRidgerunners provide crucial support for A.T. in GSMNP
July 20, 2021
by Julie Dodd The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is one of the longest hiking-only trails in the world – 2,193.1 miles,[…]
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