Updated 362017 skim through and notice how rare it is to go more than 50 miles without a resupply option. Skim through and notice how rare it is to go more than 50. Of the 25% of who finish the thruhike, most reach katahdin in maine between august and early october. The official appalachian trail guide sets provide the only uptodate, official descriptions of each part of the legendary appalachian trail as it meanders more than 2,189 miles from maine to georgia. Updated on april 25, 2019 by asher fergusson the appalachian trail is a 2,200mile hiking trail that extends from georgia all the way to maine. The appalachian trail is the longest hikingonly footpath in the world, ranging from maine to georgia. The section generally consists of easy terrain with a few moderate, rocky stretches.
The appalachian trail is a footpath across 2,168 miles of appalachian mountain ridgelines from georgia to maine. It is an arduous but rewarding journey that will lead you across 14 different states. The appalachian trail conservancy explore by state maine. We enjoyed taking our time hiking over five days of beautiful views and interesting history. The summit has one of the best views on the entire appalachian trail and celebration awaits. Thruhikers companion appalachian long distance hikers. Here you will be able to spatially explore and discover a wealth of information about the appalachian trail. Henry david thoreau famously climbed it in the 1800s. The national park services pdf version of the same strip. Katahdin is a dramatic climb that requires some more boulder scrambling.
Ambitious hikers can definitely cover maryland in less. Township by township descriptions and photos of the at as well as the arnold trail and. The appalachian trail starts at springer mountain in georgia and finishes at mount katahdin in maine. Appalachian trail travel guide a hikers online source. Discover the appalachian trail in maine parks, lakes. The appalachian trail is a 2,185 mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the appalachian mountains. Slaughter creek campsite 3874 ft, eight tent pads built on sidehill.
All mileages are referenced from awols 2019 northbound at guide. Cumberland valley appalachian trail club chamberlain lake seboomook lake chesuncook lake moosehead lake pemadumcook lake nahmakanta lake jomary lake sebec lake flagstaff lake. But maybe you hiked the trail in 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019 and would like a momento of your hike. Thruhiking the appalachian trail is one of the most adventurous things you can do in the u. Appalachian trail backpacking packing list rei coop journal. There are two halves to every appalachian trail experience. The best defense against bears in camp is preparing and storing food properly. Though grizzlies are not found here, the average thru hiker is likely to encounter a black bear at some point.
This is the full northbound route of the appalachian trail from springer mountain in georgia to katahdin in maine. Slaughter creek trail 3805 ft, blueblazed to left leads 2. The appalachian national scenic trail, generally known as the appalachian trail or simply the a. Since its conception in 1921, and completion in 1937, the at has been the premiere hiking destination for novice hikers and committed adventurers making the 2,175 mile thruhike from maine to georgia. Conceived in 1921, built by private citizens, and completed in 1937, today the trail is managed by the national park service, u. The iconic end of the trail for northbounders and the beginning for southbounders. Carrabassett valley is filled with trails for biking, skiing, hiking and snowshoeing. The trail spreads between mount katahdin, maine and springer mountain, georgia. It passes through the states of georgia, north carolina, tennessee, virginia, west virginia, maryland, pennsylvania, new jersey, new york, connecticut, massachusetts, vermont, new hampshire, and maine. How to hike the appalachian trail the definitive guide. It contains a mountains worth of information and data on shelters, water sources, town services and other hiker oriented facilities along the 2,192.
Currently you can find locations and information on at shelters, parking areas, hostels, outfitters, and the white mountains hut system. The appalachian trails history, just like its geographical coverage, is long and full of remarkable changes. From maine an encyclopedia click here to order maps from matc maine appalachian trail club p. Stream at right turn is the last water before neels gap and is the water source for campsites ahead. The page numbers listed correspond with awols 2016 northbound trail guide. This storied trails final 281 miles is in maine and the northern terminus is at the top of mount katahdin. The mission of the appalachian trail conservancy is to preserve and manage the a. Maine trail crew closure for 2020 posted 3232020 covid19 commonly referred to coronavirus is a highly contagious respiratory virus has been diagnosed in all of the states along the appalachian trail, including maine. Maine offers some exciting features that are uncommon elsewhere on the a. The appalachian trail, which spans 14 states and starts in springer mountain georgia, celebrated its 75th birthday in 2016. Most thru hikers start their trips at springer mountain sometime between late february and mid april. Appalachian trail in maine the appalachian national scenic trail, otherwise referred to as appalachian trail or simply, a. Cumberland valley appalachian trail club chamberlain lake seboomook lake chesuncook lake moosehead lake pemadumcook lake nahmakanta lake jomary lake.
We release an new guidebook each and every year to ensure you have the most up to date guidebook possible. Here, weve listed 70 places to stay from georgia to maine, including a few that arent necessarily hostels, but are popular enough with thruhikers that they warranted a listing. Conceived in 1921, built by private citizens, and completed in 1937, today the trail is managed by the national park service, us forest service, appalachian trail conservancy. The trail traverses six other units of the national park system, eight national forests, and 74 parcels of state. Use bear lockers at shelters that provide them and a canister where its use is mandated. Appalachian trail books a 2,160mile expedition for charity on the appalachian trail. In the future we plan to incorporate more data on other unique places. It is based on arcgis so you can zoom, scroll, and swap layers to see several kinds of markers. Appalachian trail map interactive statebystate breakdown 101. Extending along the crest of the appalachian mountains, this famous trail passes through some of the most scenic landscapes of the eastern united states, including six.
Or, perhaps you would like to do some light planning while waiting on your preordered guidebook. Featuring winding switchbacks, sandy paths along mountain streams, natural bridges, and incredible views, the trails leading to the huts are some of the best in the world. Usually, it takes people around 6 months to finish it. This 42mile appalachian trail segment traverses the state of maryland starting at penmar park and heading south to harpers ferry. Set 01 maine guide book and maps appalachian trail. Click here for interactive maine at map township by township descriptions and photos of the at as well as the arnold trail and entries on myron avery. Check out nearly 100 different books and guides written about the appalachian trail.
These guide sets are essential planning materials for both long and. These guide sets are essential planning materials for both long and shortdistance hikers to know where you are, what went here before you, how. Welcome to the the trek appalachian trail interactive map. Massachusetts, new jersey, new york, vermont, new hampshire, maine. Appalachian national scenic trail official brochure map. The appalachian trail, commonly known by backpackers as the a. Appalachian trail trails illustrated maps trail maps. Appalachian trail as it meanders more than 2,189 miles from maine to georgia. The national park services pdf version of the same strip map shown here, served from their own site.
The appalachian trail is a registered national scenic trail that winds along the crest of the appalachian mountains. According to the appalachian trail conservancy, the proposal for the hiking trail was first presented in 1921, but the trail was not technically completed until 2014 when a final major stretch was formally acquired and received permanent protection. Guide to the appalachian trail download ebook pdf, epub. A popular, though strenuous, dayhiking loop runs via the fire wardens trail, appalachian trail, and. The trail is about 2,200 miles 3,500 km long, though the exact length changes over time as parts are rerouted or modified. The appalachian trail, the continental divide trail, and the pacific crest trail form what is known as the triple crown of. Mountain, georgia, to the northern terminus at katahdin, maine. Hiking the appalachian trail the complete guide for.
The appalachian trail thruhikers companion is the only official atc guidebook for thruhikers, sectionhikers and dayhikers on the appalachian trail. Use the interactive map below to explore the trail, find. Georgia appalachian trail map pdf pictures in here are posted and uploaded by. The appalachian trail, the continental divide trail, and the pacific crest trail form what is known as the triple crown of long distance hiking in the united states. Both the appalachian trail at and the grafton loop trail which spurs off the at both north and south of the rt. As of 2010, more than 11,000 people had reported completing the entire trail. The appalachian byway is the intellectual property of joshua loveland. Pennsylvania is home to 229 of the most picturesque miles on the appalachian trail and the 4th longest stretch of the 14 states it passes through. The appalachia byway is over 2,400 miles of back roads, dirt roads, and scenic mountain passes. It follows the appalachian trail all the way from the southern terminus in georgia to the northern terminus in maine. While you dont need to carry paper maps anymore to follow the trail, its useful to carry information about the location of road intersections, town resupply options, shuttle drivers, and offtrail lodging.