Appalachian National Scenic Trail

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Silhouette of a man with backpack standing on McAfee Knob at sunset with mountains in the distance.
McAfee Knob is one of the most popular locations along the A.T. to take photographs.
The Appalachian Trail runs across a mountain ridge line with views to the horizon of mountain range.
Crossing into thirteen states, hikers experience a variety of scenery along the way.
A white blaze marks a tree in the foreground, with a man and child walking away on the wooded trail.
The white blaze marks the Appalachian Trail as a way for hikers to identify the route.
A volunteer is carrying a split log while walking across a wooden footbridge in the woods.
The Appalachian Trail is maintained largely by volunteers.
A snowy winter view from the A.T. overlooking snowy mountains and clouds in the distance.
Hikers can experience many seasons along the A.T. all year round. It is important to be prepared.
Photos: National Park Service

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…

Location & Map

Appalachian National Scenic Trail is located in Connecticut.

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

Getting There

There are many points of access along the Appalachian Trail, whether it is by car, train, bus or plane. For more detailed directions, please refer to the "Directions" section of our park webpage.

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Contact & Address

Address Appalachian Trail Park Office, Harpers Ferry, WV, 25425
Phone 3045356278
Email 0@0

Topics & Themes

Animals Birds Horses (wild) Climate Change Forests and Woodlands Coniferous Forests Deciduous Forests Lakes Mountains Natural Sounds Night Sky Astronomy River and Riparian Scenic Views Trails Watersheds Headwaters Waterfalls Wetlands Wilderness

Things To Do

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Multi-Park Loop

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Visit John Brown's Fort

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Visit Jefferson Rock

Visit Jefferson Rock

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Jefferson Rock is only accessible by walking the Appalachian Trail in Harpers Ferry, WV. There are many uneven stairs between…

Visitor Centers

Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Damascus Trail Center

The National Park Service and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail do not currently have a visitor center. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, a national non-profit organization,…

Hours: The Appalachian Trail Conservancy , a not-for-profit partner, operates a visitor center in Damascus, VA.

Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Harper's Ferry Visitor Center

The National Park Service and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail do not currently have a visitor center. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, a national non-profit organization,…

Hours: The Appalachian Trail Conservancy , a not-for-profit partner, operates a visitor center in Harpers Ferry, WV.

Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Monson Visitor Center

The National Park Service and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail do not currently have a visitor center. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, a national non-profit organization,…

Hours: The Monson Appalachian Trail Visitor Center closed for the 2024 season on Monday, October 14. Stay tuned in the new year for information about the 2025 season dates and hours.

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