The complete set of official appalachian trail guide sets. Shop for appalachian trail books and maps at rei free u. Sync the folders to your gaia gps app or download in gpx or kml format to your desktop, and help aggregate data by becoming a contributor. Nov 01, 2011 awol on the appalachian trail is miller s account of this thruhike along the entire 2,172 miles from georgia to maine.
Greylock offers information, food and lodging for visitors. Currently you can find locations and information on at shelters, parking areas, hostels, outfitters, and the white mountains hut system. Guide book, and tom dunigans appalachian trail shelters. This program calculates the approximate walking distance in miles between two points along the appalachian trail. The trail is about 2,200 miles 3,500 km long, though the exact length changes over time as parts are rerouted or modified. Feb 09, 2020 thruhiking the appalachian trail is one of the most adventurous things you can do in the u. Hiking the appalachian trail expert guide 2019 mountain iq. If youre still trying to decide whether section hiking the appalachian trail is a good idea or youre a beginner backpacker, ease into it by planning a few short one or two night backpacking trips covering 1015 miles to try it out and get used to using your camping gear.
Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2020 official maps by the discounted bundlewhole trail. And if youre looking for a side trail or day hike, check out all the other hiking in virginia. Rediscovering america on the appalachian trail is a 1998 autobiographical book by travel writer bill bryson, describing his attempt to walk the appalachian trail with his friend stephen katz. Information presented on parking areas on the at was taken from 2015 gis data by the atc and nps and crossreferenced with awols 2016 a. Appalachian trail narrow wall map maine to georgia. The trail is about 2,200 miles 3,500 km long, though the exact length changes over time as parts are rerouted. The patc has enhanced the midatlantic outdoor experience since 1927.
Download a full dataset of maps and tracks for the appalachian trail on. Top quality, great selection and expert advice you can trust. Products a handbook for hiking the appalachian trail. These distances are based on the appalachian trail data book for 2020, a publication of the appalachian trail conservancy, all rights. Its narrow corridor stretches from springer mountain in georgia to mt. Maps the official appalachian trail maps are essential hiking materials for both thru and section hikers. The psychological and emotional guide to successfully thruhiking the appalachian trail zach davis you can read a million books about the journeys of other thru hikers, but zach davis cuts to the core and focuses on the most important aspect of preparing for a thruhike, the mental component. 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. But maybe you hiked the trail in 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019 and would like a momento of your hike. The may issue is now online and should be in mailboxes at the end of the month. Postholer forum source for trail and site information or just talk about your favorite trail. The appalachian trail conservancys mission is to protect, manage, and advocate for the appalachian national scenic trail. On page after page, readers are treated to rich descriptions of the valleys and mountains, the isolation and reverie, the inspiration that fueled his quest, and the lifechanging moments that can only be experienced when. The book contains thousands of landmarks such as campsites, water sources.
Copies of the atc guide to the appalachian trail in massachus etts and con necticut are available in bookstores, or online at. Top quality, great selection and expert advice you. How to hike the appalachian trail the definitive guide. Appalachian trail maps complete set of topo map trail guides national geographic. Appalachian trail topographic map guides trail maps. Guide to the appalachian trail in pennsylvania appalachian trail. At approximately 2,200 miles in length, the appalachian trail, or a. The 10 best appalachian trail books for hikers section.
Use the interactive map below to explore the trail, find shelters, locate parking and more. Use the interactive map below to explore the trail, find. Available now may 2018, the natgeo appalachian trail premium base map includes detailed topographic information, marked trails, camping areas and shelters, and navigational aids. There are a number of guide books available for at hikers, which can be used both for planning and realtime hiking information. The appalachian trail trail stretches from georgia to maine and. As always, i welcome this transition, but each time i do so with a small dose of seemingly incurable apprehension. It is based on arcgis so you can zoom, scroll, and swap layers to see several kinds of markers. Amc books are written and fieldchecked by outdoor experts who love the landscape and are passionately committed to sharing their knowledge. Each map is focused on the appalachian trail and overlaps with the neighboring maps, ideal for longdistance hikes and planning. The book is written in a humorous style, interspersed with more serious discussions of matters relating to the trail s history, and. The trail stretches for 2,190 miles through 14 states and takes approximately 5 to 7 months to hike in its entirety. When it comes to appalachian trail guidebooks, there are really only. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more.
Welcome to the the trek appalachian trail interactive map. It is an arduous but rewarding journey that will lead you across 14 different states. So after reading about the sections of the at, you may still be. The appalachian trail, commonly known by backpackers as the a. Wall maps print out your favorite trail to 6 feet high. Here you will be able to spatially explore and discover a wealth of information about the appalachian trail. Or, perhaps you would like to do some light planning while waiting on your preordered guidebook. This chart is a result of my own frustrating efforts to locate a onestopshop of sorts for basic info on the appalachain 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. Katahdin in maine, traversing 14 states and nearly 2200 miles 3540 km on its way. The appalachian national scenic trail, generally known as the appalachian trail or simply the a. In the future we plan to incorporate more data on other unique places of interest.
Here you will find all of the information you need to plan for a hike on the appalachian trail, whether youre going for a weekend or hiking the entire trail. Whether at home or on the road, find your perfect hike, bike ride, or trail run. Roanoke is actually the largest city located along the appalachian trail. Whether hiking through a small section of the 544 miles of untamed wilderness or conquering the entire appalachian trail, create your own perspective and find out more about the endless beauty that is virginia. Guide is the guidebook of choice for hikes of any length on the appalachian trail. Each map is focused on the appalachian trail and overlaps with the neighboring maps. The official national park service ataglance map is the perfect way to display the entire appalachian trail on your wall. Pur bound with a laminated cover to withstand the riggers of on trail use. A list of all appalachian trail shelters, an interactive map, gps coordinates, mile markers for thruhikers, distance from the trail. The appalachian trail is a registered national scenic trail.
Learn more on how to add the natgeo appalachian trail map to gaia gps as you plan your at hike. The appalachian trail is one of the most iconic scenic hiking trails in the world and it has a number of access points in the roanoke valley in virginias blue ridge. Read how volunteers repainted all of the mileposts along the 184 mile towpath. An interactive map of the appalachian trail complete with shelters and a statebystate breakdown length, highest elevation and highlights. You can explore hundreds of locations along the trail including vistas, trailhead parking, overnight shelters, a. The appalachian trail is the longest hikingonly footpath in the world, ranging from maine to georgia. Information presented on at shelters is crossreferenced between 2011 gis data sets by the appalachian trail conservancy atc and the national park service nps, awols 2016 a. Appalachian trail, springer mountain to davenport gap georgia, north carolina, tennessee national geographic topographic map guide 1501 map folded map, september 25, 2015. Nov 01, 2017 the best section is the one thats easiest for you to get to. The appalachian trail at is used by day, weekend and other shortterm hikers, sectionhikers and thruhikers who hike the entire length of the trail, start to finish, in one season. As one of the most popular thruhikes in the us, the appalachian trail is the longest hikingonly footpath in the world and is one of the triple crown trails. The appalachian trail conservancy is a 501c3 organization.
Available as bound book, loose leaf pages, or in digital printable pdf form. An easytouse elevation profile shows the distance to the next campsite or shelter, side trails, and water sources. The organized folders include official trail and waypoint data from the appalachian trail conservancy. We release an new guidebook each and every year to ensure you have the most up to date guidebook possible. Packaged in a resealable plastic bag, these guides allow you to choose whether to take a guide book or maps, or both, on the trailmaps being an essential. The surrounding area and additional side trails are also included. Appalachian trail data book section 1 springer mtn. Trail we encourage you to become a member here, but their book is. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 201940% off.
The pocketsized planning guides contain background information, points of interest. A great map for reference, tripplanning, keeping track of hikers, or decoration. Appalachian trail maps complete set of topo map trail guides. A 2,160mile expedition for charity on the appalachian trail author. Simply choose a selection from each of the list boxes below, then click on the submit button. Hiking the appalachian trail the complete guide for. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The trail spreads between mount katahdin, maine and springer mountain, georgia. His idea for a continuous wilderness trail was proposed in an article published in the journal of the american institute of architects in 1921, entitled.
The book is organized with general and background material at the beginning. Skipping the june issue recognizes the dearth of club news and saves money for the club in these trying. Guides, trail maps, and great reads from amc books. The at guide vs appalachian trail thruhikers companion. The national park services pdf version of the same strip map shown here, served from their own site. Since 1889, the appalachian mountain club has published the most trusted. While useful, this map is for general reference purposes only and not intended to replace the more comprehensive and accurate a. Complete set of appalachian trail guide books and maps. Rediscovering america on the appalachian trail mass market paperback by. The appalachian trail began as a vision of forester benton mackaye, was developed by volunteers, and. Appalachian trail americas most popular national scenic trail the appalachian trail a. Of course there are numerous websites sp being one of them.
The appalachian trail is perhaps the most well known of all of the national scenic trails in the united states. Maps and tracks for the entire appalachian trail gaia gps. The appalachian trails history, just like its geographical coverage, is long and full of remarkable changes. The book is written in a humorous style, interspersed with more serious discussions of matters relating to the trails history, and the surrounding sociology, ecology, trees, plants. Appalachian trail narrow wall map maine to georgia map january 1, 1981 by appalachian trail conference author 4. The printable appalachian trail maps and segment guides are provided below as a free community service by trailsource. Appalachian trail, springer mountain to davenport gap. The appalachian trail was the brainchild of benton mackaye, a massachusetts regional planner and forester for the united states forest service, as well as a cofounder of the wilderness society. The other books in the series are listed on the back cover.
1182 105 1476 1174 524 209 954 1334 797 647 330 1422 940 144 1003 437 1254 688 676 563 279 303 498 490 407 4 61 930 1420 1377 7 1208 1427 844 775 1131 859