Appalachian Trail • 2197.4 miles
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Step into the great outdoors and embark on a journey like no other along the iconic Appalachian National Scenic Trail. With its rich history as one of the oldest National Scenic Trails in the United States, the AT attracts hundreds of thousands of adventurers each year, many seeking to walk its entire 2197.4 miles (3536 km) stretching from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mt. Katahdin in Maine.
As the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, this narrow corridor traversing 14 states is the ultimate challenge for long-distance hikers and thru-hikers. But even if you’re a day-hiker or section-hiker, you’ll be able to bask in the breathtaking beauty of the East Coast. FarOut’s popular navigational guide to the AT, featuring a very detailed Appalachian Trail map, will help make your adventure both safe and unforgettable. Get ready to create memories that will endure for a lifetime. Check out our interactive Appalachian Trail map today!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best guide for the Appalachian Trail?
According to The Trek’s most recent Appalachian Trail survey, hikers found FarOut to be the most helpful resource for the AT.
FarOut AT guide is helpful because it includes an update track, thousands of waypoints and helpful comments left by other hikers. Check out a free 9-mile section that leads to the southern trailhead at Springer Mountain.
How long is the Appalachian Trail?
The AT is 2,197.4 miles long and travels from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mt. Katahdin in Maine.
What is the highest elevation point on the Appalachian Trail?
The highest elevation on the AT is Clingmans Dome in Tennessee, elevation 6,643 feet (2,025 meters).
How many states does the Appalachian Trail pass through?
Because the AT is so long it passes through fourteen states. The states include Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
When is the best time to thru-hike the AT?
Most northbound thru-hikers leave Springer Mountain in Georgia in March, April or early May because of snow.
Most southbound thru-hikers leave Mount Katahdin in Maine around June because of lingering snow.
How long does it take to hike the entire AT?
Because of the length of the AT it usually takes about 5 to 6 months to hike the entire trail.
A hike that lasts longer than 6 months is not recommended because you will likely be hiking in snow.
Fast hikers can finish the AT in about 3 months and as result start later. The fastest known time or FTK for the AT is 41 days, which averages about 53 miles a day.
Do you need a permit to hike the Appalachian Trail?
Most areas of the AT does not require a hiking permit but in some areas you will need a permit. For example, hiking permits are required in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park (North Carolina/Tennessee), Shenandoah National Park (Virginia), and Baxter State Park (Maine).
How much does it cost to hike the AT?
The cost of hike depends on many personal factors, because of this FarOut created a cost calculator. So now you can estimate the cost of your hiking trip based on your personal hiking style. Try our thru-hike cost calculator.
What gear do I need to hike the Appalachian Trail?
What gear you need for the AT depends on the time of year and direction you hike. Treeline Review’s gear list and strategy breaks down recommended gear by AT regions.
The Approach Trail to Springer Mountain, about 8.8 miles from Amicalola Falls State Park.
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This 241.8-mile southernmost section of the Appalachian Trail goes from the southern terminus of the AT at Springer Mountain in Georgia, to the northern end of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. The highest point on the Appalachian Trail, Clingman’s Dome, is located in the Smoky Mountains in this section.
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This 231.6-mile section of the Appalachian Trail begins at the northern boundary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trail roughly follows the North Carolina & Tennessee border for about 150 miles, including through the Roan Highlands, and then heads north through eastern Tennessee, finally dipping into southern Virginia to the town of Damascus.
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This 263.3-mile section of the Appalachian Trail includes the southern half of Virginia from the border with Tennessee to the town of Daleville, just outside of Roanoke. This section includes McAfee Knob, Tinker Cliffs, the Dragon’s Tooth, and Peter’s Mountain.
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This 296.1-mile section of the Appalachian Trail includes the northern half of Virginia town of Daleville (near Roanoke) and up to West Virginia, where the trail goes along the West Virginia-Maryland border and then into the town of Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia. This section includes Shenandoah National Park and the area near the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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This 271.8-mile section of the Appalachian starts at the West Virginia-Maryland border in Harpers Ferry on the Potomac River and continues through the Maryland and Pennsylvania portions of the AT up to the town of Delaware Water Gap, PA.
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This 230.6-mile section of the Appalachian Trail starts on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River at the border with New Jersey at Delaware Water Gap and covers the entire AT through New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut before heading about 15 miles north into Massachusetts ending just south of the town of Great Barrington. The section includes highlights like the Berkshires, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and Harriman State Park.
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This 241.6-mile section of the Appalachian Trail covers begins at the Massachusetts-Connecticut border and goes through all of Massachusetts and Vermont. It ends just across the Vermont-New Hampshire border in the town of Hanover, NH. Highlights in this section include 105.5 miles overlap with America’s original long-distance trail, The Long Trail, and Mount Greylock, Stratton Mountain, and Killington.
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This 175.6-mile section of the Appalachian Trail covers the entire state of New Hampshire and about about 15 miles of Maine, from the town of Hanover, NH, to Grafton Notch in Maine. Highlights in this section include all of the White Mountains National Forest, Mahoosuc Notch, and Smarts Mountain.
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This 282-mile northernmost section of the Appalachian Trail covers the entire state of Maine from its border with New Hampshire to the northern terminus of the AT at the summit of Baxter Peak on Katahdin. Highlights include Saddleback Mountain, the Bigelow Range, the famous 100 Mile Wilderness, and Katahdin.
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The ATC was founded in 1925 by volunteers and federal officials working to build a continuous footpath along the Appalachian Mountains. A unit of the National Park System, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail ranges from Maine to Georgia and is 2,197.4 miles in length. It is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. The mission of the ATC is to protect, manage, and advocate for the A.T. and its conserved corridor of over 385,000 acres, ensuring that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, and for centuries to come.