Appalachian Trail
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The Appalachian Trail (AT) travels 2,198.4 mi between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine, following the Appalachian Mountain Range through 14 states. It was designated a United States National Scenic Trail in 1968.
UnderstandThe Appalachian Trail began as a vision of forester Benton MacKaye and was developed by volunteers, opening as a continuous trail in 1937.
PrepareThe trail is open only to foot travel — no bicycles or motorized vehicles. Dogs are permitted on most of the trail (on leash) but are generally barred from national parks.
Get inBy far the most common mode of transport for getting to the trail is by car. There is ample parking along the trail (at trailheads leading to the trail proper).
WalkEvery northbound journey begins here.
Stay safeWhile the AT is well-established and relatively close to civilization, it still presents serious risks, especially in its more remote stretches.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Appalachian Trail" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: en:User:Plutor, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons