Appalachian Trail
Hiking Trail
Why pick this one
They provide year-round access to a more-than-2,100-mile public footpath spanning Appalachian Mountain ridgelines between Maine and Georgia.
Best for
- day hikes with multiple access points
- thru-hiking between Georgia and Maine
- Hikers needing official maps showing shelters, campsites, parking areas, and scenic vistas
- Visitors seeking hiking without an entrance fee or walking permit
Look elsewhere if
- Visitors seeking motorized mountain access
- Travelers needing a single fixed-location mountain attraction
Specialties
- day hiking
- thru-hiking
- Appalachian Mountain ridgeline hiking
Certifications
- National Park Service
- Appalachian Trail Conservancy
What makes them different
- More than 2,100 miles of public footpath between Maine and Georgia
- Trail open year-round and accessible from many locations
- No entrance fee or permit required to walk the Appalachian Trail
- Interactive webapp identifies trail sections, parking areas, shelters, campsites, privies, and scenic vistas
- Three Appalachian Trail Conservancy visitor centers in Harpers Ferry, Damascus, and Monson
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Contact & Location
- Website
- https://www.nps.gov/appa
Services
- hiking and trail access
- trail trip planning
- maps and visitor information