The lowest elevation along the trail is 124 feet near the Trailside Museum and Zoo at Bear Mountain, New York. The highest elevation is 6625 feet at Clingman's Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.Mileage of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail state by state...
Mileage and Elevation in Maine The Appalachian Trail in Maine is the last leg of the journey for most thru-hikers, and it offers a truly wilderness experience. The AT in Maine spans about 280 miles, making it one of the longest sections of the trail in any state. Elevation: The trail’...
AT Four State Challenge (PA, MD, WV, VA) CT Appalachian Trail (CT) NJ Appalachian Trail (NJ) Georgia AT (GA) MA Appalachian Trail (MA) NY Appalachian Trail (NY) Maryland/West Virginia AT (MD, WV) This route on the old FKT site ...
AT Four State Challenge (PA, MD, WV, VA) CT Appalachian Trail (CT) NJ Appalachian Trail (NJ) Georgia AT (GA) MA Appalachian Trail (MA) NY Appalachian Trail (NY) Maryland/West Virginia AT (MD, WV) This route on the old FKT site ...
The Appalachian Trail didn’t become the world’s most famous path for nothing. Many have attempted to hike its entirety in a single season, but few have succeeded. Our detailed guide will thoroughly prepare you for starting and successfully completing t
Prepare to go through the infamous Mahoosuc Notch, the hardest mile of the Appalachian Trail, and the Hundred- Mile Wilderness that courses through the rugged state. Another well-known feature of the Trail is stream crossings without bridges, which you should traverse with care, especially when ...
This stretch of the AT in our state is the most popular, and for a very good reason: the views are stunning and the forest is particularly scenic. Woody Gap to Preachers Rock 2 MILES, ROUND TRIP This low-mileage hike follows the AT from beautiful sunrise views at Woody Gap north of ...
Extend this hike’s mileage by 1.8 miles to grab some stunning vistas from Blood Mountain: from the AT junction with the Slaughter Creek Trail, continue following the Appalachian Trail .9 miles to theBlood Mountain summit. And, if you’re backpacking, there are additional campsites on the AT...
Well, it is now two weeks before I start my hike on the John Muir Trail and I’ve still done little in terms of my physical conditioning. I say that, but I’m actually getting heavier by the day, so perhaps my physical conditioning is making some progress, albeit it in the wrong di...
Critical information from state parks and trail maintaining clubs Invaluable safety and best practices information Flora and Fauna information embedded directly into trail data where you may be encountering it. 2620 Mile to trail landmarks with point by point cumulative mileage (both NoBo & SoBo) in...