Planning a big hike along the Appalachian trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is gorgeous! it spans the Eastern United States between Springer Mount and Mount Katahdin!
How many miles long is it do you know?
Yes, it is approximately 2,200 miles long, but changes to the train can make the distance vary
Oh I am sure. What else can you tell me about it before I go hiking?
It is claimed to be the longest hiking-only trail in the world.
Amazing, I had no idea. How many states does it span?
, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
Thru-hikers attempt to hike the trail in its entirety in a single season. The number of thru-hikes per year has increased steadily, with 715 northbound and 133 southbound thru-hikes reported for 2017. Many books, documentaries, websites, and fan organizations are dedicated to the pursuit. Some hike from one end to the other, then turn around and thru
Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, generally known as the Appalachian Trail or simply the A.T., is a marked hiking trail in the Eastern United States extending between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. The trail is about long, though the exact length changes over time as parts are modified or rerouted. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy describes the Appalachian Trail as the longest hiking-only trail in the world. More than 2 million people are said to take a hike on part of the trail at least once