I love the Appalachian Trail!
Me too! The Appalacian National Scenic Trail extends between Spring Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katadin in Maine
Wow, that seems really long
2,200 mils is the estimated length of the trail
Wow, I bet it attracts a lot of people
Approximately 2 million people are estimated to hike on the trail each year
That's a lot, it must be really pretty
It primarily goes through forest but some portions pass through towns and farms
Wow, I never knew that!
, 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