Appalachian Trail
Description
- Name Appalachian Trail (AT)
- Length of trail 3,476 km, 2,160 miles
- Length in days 180 days
- Traildino grading SW, Strenuous walk, mountain trail
- Hut tour grading T2, Mountain walk
The Appalachian Trail is the oldest and most famous long distance hike in the U.S. It follows the Appalachian mountain range through 14 eastern states. An estimated 10,000 thru-hikers have finished the Appalachian Trail. It is possible to thru-hike it in one season. The 2160 miles (3480 km) can be completed in 47 days, 13 hours and 31 minutes (Andrew Thompson did it in 2005).
Opinions

- Amy Lam April 2005
- Rate 8
- Positive A bit of everything and meeting different people
- Negative Snakes
Map
Hike Reports

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AT: Maryland, Pennsylvania.
- maxwell August 2013
- I started in Harpers ferry west virginia and went to delaware water gap pennsylvania. this was my first long distance hike so i don't know what to compare it to but i am now very happy to be doing long distance solo trips.

Links
Facts
- Appalachian Trail - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Appalachian Trail Home Page - Appalachian Trail
Good website if you are planning to hike the AT. Advice from hikers, state by state, FAQ etc.
- National Scenic Trails Mailing Lists
Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Ice Age Trail, Florida Trail, Continental Divide Trail, North Country Trail. This is traditionally the place where hikers meet, planning their thing, learning from others.
- A community of Appalachian Trail enthusiasts
Great page about everything you need to know for hiking and preparing the AT.
- Appalachian Trail | Maps, Pictures, Hikers, Walks
A bit more commercial page of the AT.
- Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail Google Map
Google map with the entire trail
- Trailplace -- An Appalachian Trail Resource Website
Up-to-date forum
Reports
- "SQUEAKY"'s 2005 Triple Crown Journal
Squeky attempted to conquer the Triple Crown, that is: Appalachian Trail (AT), Continental Divide Trail (CDT) and Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in one year. Read his journal here.
- Appalachian Trail 2002
The AT was Andrew Skurka's first thru-hike (many more followed) "so the learning curve was steep: I started with 50-pounds of stuff -- including 2-months worth of white gas, a trowel, an 8-lb Mountainsmith pack, 3 short-sleeve shirts, and a bunch of other unnecessary crap". Read his account, learn from his gear experience and enjoy the photo gallery.
- Appalachian Trail TrailQuest
Trailquest has a huge collection of links and walk reports on the Appalachian Trail.
- Big G's Place - Backpacking the Appalachian Trail
Big G's trail journal: "Total time on the trip was 6 wonderful months and 10 glorious days".
- roy.robinson
Flyin' Brain took the Appalachian Trail three times. In 2001 he finished the Big Three in one go: Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail and Continental Crest Trail, the Triple Crown, 7371 miles in one year. Read the story.
- Sea-to-Sea Route 2004-05
In 2003, Andrew Skurka decided to hike from Sea to Sea. In the next year, he strung together the International Appalachian Trail, Appalachain Trail, Long Trail, North Country Trail, Continental Divide Trail and Pacific Northwest Trail to a 7,800 miles continuous traject. The route is in the far north of the US, bordering Canada. He walked east-west, starting in the summer and finishing next year early summer in the Rockies. Check his account, gear list, trip logs and photo gallery.
- Trail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking JournalsTrail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking Journals
All trail journals from the popular www.trailjournals.com regarding the Appalachian Trail, AT.
- Appalachian Trail | Travels | Francis Tapon
You'll find the complete journal and some advice including a gear list here. "Key to our strategy was to GoLite! Indeed, our average pack weight was only seven pounds!". They finished in three months and three weeks.
- AT 2003
Ken and Marcia's Trail Journal of the Appalachian Trail in 2003. Find their itinerary and their diary.
- Hamburger Wanderjung (German)
Report + pictures of European trail E9 from Polish/Russian to dutch border, E1 Sweden, Denmark, Germany + Switzerland, Appalachian + Pacific Crest + Continental Divide + Colorado Trail in USA
- The Appalachian Trail 2004
Detailed account of a hike in 2004, including gear list and resupply strategy.
- Triple Crown One Year
An account of hiking the Triple Crown - three toughest trails in America, The Appalachian Trail (AT), the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), and the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) - in one year, 2002, a year with lots of snow. They made it up to 5500 miles in 9.5 months.
Guides and maps
Lodging
Organisations
- Appalachian Trail - Whiteblaze.net
A community of Appalachian Trail enthusiasts. Active community.
- Home - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
A volunteer-based organization dedicated to the preservation and management of the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources associated with the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
- ALDHA: Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association
The Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association began in 1983 as an off-trail amily of fellow hikers who’ve all shared similar experiences, hopes and dreams on the Appalachian Trail and other trails.
- Appalachian Mountain Club – Outdoor Recreation, Education, Conservation in the Northeast
One of the oldest outdoor groups.
- Appalachian Trail - Whiteblaze.net
A community of Appalachian trail Enthusiasts
- Georgia Appalachian Trail Club
- Maine Appalachian Trail Club
- potomacappalachian.org - Home
Tour operators
GPS
Other
Books

United Kingdom
- Hiking the Carolina Mountains
- Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Parkway, DuPont State Forest, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pisgah & Nantahala National Forests, Upstate South Carolina and Much More Read more

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- Chicas on the Appalachian Trail
- Women-Specific Tips for Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail and Conversations with Badass Women Hikers Read more

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- Along the Appalachian Trail
- West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania Read more

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- Appalachian Trail
- Hiking Logbook, Notebook to log your sights and hikes, 111 Pages, 7x10 Read more

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- Just Passin' Thru
- A Vintage Store, the Appalachian Trail, and a Cast of Unforgettable Characters Read more

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- Mountains, Madness, & Miracles
- 4,000 Miles Along the Appalachian Trail Read more

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- Brother Blood on the Appalachian Trail
- Thru & Through: An Appalachian Trail Journey Read more

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- A Man'S Adventure Achieve A Dream And Hike The Appalachian Trail
- Life-Changing Moment Read more

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- Thru-Hiking Tips
- For Any Woman Planning Or Dreaming Of Hiking The Appalachian Trail: Hiking Tips Read more

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- Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Eastern Pennsylvania
- From the Mason-Dixon Line to the Poconos and North Mountain Read more
Maps

United Kingdom
- Mount Rogers High Country
- Trails Illustrated Other Rec. Areas Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

United Kingdom
- Mount Rogers High Country VA
- Map No. 318 - Mount Rogers High Country in Virginia in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles now printed on light,... Read more

Netherlands
- Mount Rogers High Country
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapNational Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Mount Rogers High Country and Grayson Highlands State Park, Southwest Virginia, is a two-sided, waterproof, topographic trail map designed to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts with unmatched durability and detail. This map was created in... Read more

Belgium
- Mount Rogers High Country
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapNational Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Mount Rogers High Country and Grayson Highlands State Park, Southwest Virginia, is a two-sided, waterproof, topographic trail map designed to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts with unmatched durability and detail. This map was created in... Read more

Netherlands
- Wandelkaart - Topografische kaart 318 Mount Rogers High Country - Grayson Highlands State Park | National Geographic
- Prachtige geplastificeerde kaart van het bekende nationaal park. Met alle recreatieve voorzieningen als campsites, maar ook met topografische details en wandelroutes ed. Door uitgekiend kleurgebruik zeer prettig in gebruik. Scheur en watervast! National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Mount Rogers High Country and Grayson Highlands... Read more

United Kingdom
- Green Mountain National Forest - Moosalamoo NRA - Rutland VT
- Map No. 747, Green Mountain National Forest: Moosalamoo NRA - Rutland area in Vermont, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

Netherlands
- Green Mountains N.F., Moosalamoo NRA/Rutland
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapNational Geographic's Green Mountain National Forest North Trails Illustrated topographic map is the most comprehensive available for outdoor enthusiasts of all types. Designed to be easy-to-read, yet highly detailed this map includes a comprehensive road and trail network distinguishing between... Read more

Belgium
- Green Mountains N.F., Moosalamoo NRA/Rutland
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapNational Geographic's Green Mountain National Forest North Trails Illustrated topographic map is the most comprehensive available for outdoor enthusiasts of all types. Designed to be easy-to-read, yet highly detailed this map includes a comprehensive road and trail network distinguishing between... Read more

Netherlands
- Wandelkaart - Topografische kaart 747 Green Mountain National Forest North - Moosalamoo NRA - Rutland | National Geographic
- Prachtige geplastificeerde kaart van het bekende nationaal park. Met alle recreatieve voorzieningen als campsites, maar ook met topografische details en wandelroutes ed. Door uitgekiend kleurgebruik zeer prettig in gebruik. Scheur en watervast! National Geographic's Green Mountain National Forest North Trails Illustrated topographic map is... Read more

United Kingdom
- Cades Cove/elkmont, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Trails Illustrated National Parks Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

United Kingdom
- Cades Cove - Elkmont - Great Smoky Mountains National Park NC/TN
- Map No. 316, Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Cades Cove - Elkmont, NC/TN, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles now... Read more

Netherlands
- Cades Cove/elkmont, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapThis title provides an increased scale of one of the most visited National Parks in the US, and one of our more popular map titles. This increased scale will provide greater detail to the backcountry users and Appalachian Trail through-hikers.Park Introduction:Great Smoky Mountains National Park is... Read more

Belgium
- Cades Cove/elkmont, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapThis title provides an increased scale of one of the most visited National Parks in the US, and one of our more popular map titles. This increased scale will provide greater detail to the backcountry users and Appalachian Trail through-hikers.Park Introduction:Great Smoky Mountains National Park is... Read more

Netherlands
- Wandelkaart - Topografische kaart 316 Cades Cove - Elkmont - Great Smoky Mountains National Park | National Geographic
- Prachtige geplastificeerde kaart van het bekende nationaal park. Met alle recreatieve voorzieningen als campsites, maar ook met topografische details en wandelroutes ed. Door uitgekiend kleurgebruik zeer prettig in gebruik. Scheur en watervast! This title provides an increased scale of one of the most visited National Parks in the US, and one... Read more

United Kingdom
- Chattahoochee National Forest - Springer and Cohutta Mountains GA/SC
- Map No. 777, Chattahoochee National Forest: Springer and Cohutta Mountains, GA/SC, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium

Netherlands
- Springer & Cohutta Mountains, Chattahoochee National Forest
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapLocated just north of Atlanta, the Chattahoochee National Forest contains the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail along with an abundance of recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of all interests.This detailed recreation map contains carefully researched trails, campsites,... Read more

Belgium
- Springer & Cohutta Mountains, Chattahoochee National Forest
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapLocated just north of Atlanta, the Chattahoochee National Forest contains the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail along with an abundance of recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of all interests.This detailed recreation map contains carefully researched trails, campsites,... Read more