Appalachian National Scenic Trail (U.S. National Park Service)

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Appalachian National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,181-mile long public footpath. Conceived in 1921 and completed in 1937, private citizens built the trail and thousands volunteer each year to help maintain it. From Maine's Mount Katahdin to Georgia's Springer Mountain, it traverses the wild, scenic, wooded, pastoral and culturally resonant lands of 14 states in the eastern U.S.

Exploring the Appalachian Trail

The A.T. is a hiking trail, enjoyed by an estimated 4 million people each year. It is within a day's drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population. People of all ages and abilities enjoy short walks, day hikes, and long-distance backpacking journeys. It offers a variety of opportunities for viewing spectacular scenery, for exploring, for adventure, for exercise, for nature study, and for renewal.

Official Brouchure & Map

Download your own copy of the official Appalachian National Scenic Trail brochure and map.

Write to

Appalachian National Scenic Trail
P.O. Box 50
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

Fax

(304) 535-6270

Climate

The climate of the Appalachian Trail varies greatly due to its length and the range of geographic features it traverses. Generally, the climate ranges from a humid continental in the north to a humid subtropical climate in the south, however small microclimates are not uncommon.

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