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Appalachian National Scenic Trail

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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.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

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 weather conditions depending on your location. For weather along specific sections of the trail and at specific shelters, please refer to: http://www.atweather.org/

Address

Appalachian Trail Park Office, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

Activities & Topics

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 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