Appalachian National Scenic Trail

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About Appalachian National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. 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, numerous state agencies and thousands of volunteers.

Quick Facts

State Connecticut
Designation National Scenic Trail
State Code CT,GA,MA,MD,ME,NC,NH,NJ,NY,PA,TN,VA,VT,WV
Weather It is your responsibility to be prepared for all weather conditions, including extreme and unexpected weather changes year-round. As the trail runs from Georgia to Maine there will be different…

Operating Hours

In general, the Appalachian Trail is open year-round. The northern terminus at Mount Katahdin in Maine is within Baxter State Park, which may be closed in winter months, depending on weather conditions. Particular sections of the Trail, and less-developed roads accessing the Trail, may be closed temporarily for a number of reasons, but otherwise the trail is open.

Wednesday All Day
Monday All Day
Thursday All Day
Sunday All Day
Tuesday All Day
Friday All Day
Saturday All Day

Activities

Astronomy Stargazing Camping Backcountry Camping Compass and GPS Orienteering Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hands-On Citizen Science Volunteer Vacation Hiking Backcountry Hiking Front-Country Hiking Junior Ranger Program Snowshoeing Wildlife Watching Birdwatching

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