Appalachian trail map

In its original concept, the Appalachian Trail was more than a hiking path. It was a wildly ambitious plan to reorganize the economic geography of the eastern United States.

Hello! This map of the Appalachian Trail (AT) will be the beginning of my journey as far as flickr photos go. I will be thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail starting March 24th at Springer Mountain in Georgia, hiking northbound to Mount Katahdin in Maine - 2,175 miles! Tomorrow I will board a over night Amtrak train bound for Gainesville Georgia. I'll be picked up by the hikers hostel and shuttled to Dahlonega, GA where I will spend Tuesday night at the Hiker's Hostel…

Prior to COVID, my wife and I were a few months into planning a long-awaiting thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. The closing of parks, national forests,

Appalacian Trail Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey. Hiking memories of the Mass region when I was a kid.

Everything you need to know. Frequently asked questions. A list of all Appalachian Trail shelters, an interactive map, gps coordinates, mile markers for thru-hikers, distance from the trail. What are they, should you sleep in shelter or tent, how far apart are they, amenities, reservations, etiquette, a note on mice and a lot more.

Looking into hiking the Appalachian Trail? Long-distance hikers and casual outdoorsmen can utilize this guide for the Appalachian Mountains.

Illustrated maps and garden inspired illustration

How do you thru-hike the Appalachian Trail? This detailed guide will help you prepare, plan, and successfully complete the 2,194.3-mile backpacking journey.

Be prepared for anything that can happen on the trail with this quick list. We also include suggestions on what to wear on the Appalachian trail, what NOT to bring as well as important FAQs.

Blue Ridge Outdoors sits down with the first thru-hikers of the Great Eastern Trail, a new long distance trail that rivals the famous Appalachian Trail.