Available as bound book, loose leaf pages, or in digital printable pdf form. Finding great day hikes wild east appalachian trail. Appalachian trail guide to shenandoah national park by hedrick, john. We suggest for planning trips on the at that you use the guide books and maps produced by the appalachian trail conservancy. Appalachian trail book of profiles first edition by appalachian trail conservancy 20 paperback paperback 1709 4. Discover the appalachian trail using our interactive map to explore the many locations along the trail including shelters, a. The trail route is updated soon after changes in the trail are made.
The trail stretches for 2,190 miles through 14 states and takes approximately 5 to 7 months to hike in its entirety. Appalachian trail appalachian trail guide to tennessee. The appalachian trail conservancy explore by state tennessee. Appalachian trail elevation pocket profile map antigravitygear. Each map is focused on the appalachian trail and overlaps with the neighboring maps. Appalachian trail, pacific crest trail backpackers reckon. Check out nearly 100 different books and guides written about the appalachian trail. Appalachian trail backpacking gift guide section hikers. Use the interactive map below to explore the trail, find shelters, locate parking and more. My definition is hiking trips that are three or more weeks.
The appalachian trail is perhaps the most well known of all of the national scenic trails in the united states. Benton mackaye trail thru hikers guide and pocket profile. While they offer great advice, seeing only success stories can make the at seem much easier than it really is. Apr 03, 2018 after leaving georgia at bly gap mile 78, the appalachian trail climbs and descends through north carolina for 96 miles, hits the tennessee state line at doe knob mile 174, then spends the next 292 miles crisscrossing between the two states. The appalachian trail travels 52 miles in connecticut. Appalachian trail book of profiles a day on the appalachian trail is a day of ups and downs.
When it comes to appalachian trail guidebooks, there are really only two. Aug 21, 2015 robert moor on bill brysons book about the appalachian trail, a walk in the woods, and why popular hiking memoirs are often about halffinished journeys. Book and four maps covering all of the appalachian trail through new york and new jersey. Tales from the appalachian trail the stories of ten hikers who have traveled the 2,000milepath through the eastern united states tell the history of the trail. The map imagery includes high resolution gps track, topographic maps, accurate road crossings and a birds eye. Covers 174 miles from kent, connecticut south to delaware water gap national recreation area on the new jerseypennsylvania line. Tales from the appalachian trail history smithsonian magazine. We strongly recommend that you plan your hike with a guide book. Appalachian trail elevation profile map sets antigravitygear. We strongly recommend that you plan your hike with a guide book and be sure to bring in along with you. The appalachian national scenic trail, generally known as the appalachian trail or simply the a. Appalachian trail shuttle providers listing and corresponding map.
Guide, by david miller and weighing in at just 4 grams each, this waterproof, tear resistant, information rich stripmap features an appalachian trail map on one side and elevation profile with altitudes and trail data on the other. Here you will find all of the information you need to plan for a hike on the appalachian trail, whether youre going for a weekend or hiking the entire trail. Appalachian trail data book, with mileages, waypoints, section overviews, climate, land cover and section elevation profiles. Or, perhaps you would like to do some light planning while waiting on your preordered guidebook. It is believed to be accurate but there is always the possibility of errors or omissions. The 9 x 6 pages are perforated, for those who want to. The book now has the approach trail, including profile, elevations, coordinates, and amicalola falls state park information. Sync the folders to your gaia gps app or download in gpx or kml format to your desktop, and help aggregate data by becoming a contributor. View the profiles of people named appalachian trail.
Trail we encourage you to become a member here, but their book is just not as good as awols. The hiker yearbook is a photographic record of individual appalachian trail hikers. At elevation gain and loss, by section by map man steve shuman its useful to know how much a trail goes up and down. Wilton woman prepares to find herself on the appalachian trail. This chart is a result of my own frustrating efforts to locate a onestopshop of sorts for basic info on the appalachain trail. Includes book and four color topographic maps two doublesided maps with elevation profiles and scale of 1. Maps the official appalachian trail maps are essential hiking materials for both thru and section hikers. Index in back of book listing all at shelters, trail towns, some hostels and historic places.
The trail descriptions include profiles, distances to shelters, camping locations, water, trail headsparking, shuttle operators and hostels. Thruhiker of 1980 weaves history, maintainers perspectives, accounts of several dozen thruhikers wellknown and obscure, and the hows of walking the a. The section of the trail that passes through harriman and bear mountain state parks is the oldest section of the trail, completed in 1923. Hikes range in length from less than 1 mile to 11 miles. The idea could have died in the pages of a journal had it not been for the efforts of many peopleincluding two, in particular. Awol on the appalachian trail is millers account of this thruhike along the entire 2,172 miles from georgia to maine. Appalachian trail year the appalachian national scenic trail, generally known as the appalachian trail or at, 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 2,190 miles long, though the precise length changes over time as parts are modified or rerouted. For many years the best guidebook for thruhikers was wingfoots the thruhikers handbook. Appalachian trail books a 2,160mile expedition for charity on the appalachian trail. We are continuing to gather and refine data on trail features. The trail is about 2,200 miles 3,500 km long, though the exact length changes over time as parts are rerouted or modified. This year, 2015, according to the appalachian trail conservancy atc data book, the at is 2,189. The data spreads have landmarks linked to an elevation profile over a 20. Of course there are numerous websites sp being one of them.
Join facebook to connect with appalachian trail and others you may know. An overview of the trail and surroundings is avaialable in this big map 1. Two hundred and eightytwo miles of adventure are sandwiched between new hampshires mount. Complete set of appalachian trail guide books and maps. The at guide vs appalachian trail thruhikers companion. The appalachian trail is accessible from hundreds of road trail heads strung from georgia to maine. The approximate length of the appalachian trail in miles. Overnight hikes by victoria logue, frank logue, leonard adkins and a great selection of related books, art and. Wall maps print out your favorite trail to 6 feet high. Here, for the first time for the publishers of official appalachian trail guidebooks and maps, is a compilation of elevation profiles of the entire trail in 23mile segments, produced by professional cartographers. Stories of adventure book bundle appalachian mountain club.
After leaving georgia at bly gap mile 78, the appalachian trail climbs and descends through north carolina for 96 miles, hits the tennessee state line at doe knob mile 174, then spends the next 292 miles crisscrossing between the two states. The organized folders include official trail and waypoint data from the appalachian trail conservancy. The appalachian trail conservancys mission is to preserve and manage the appalachian trail ensuring that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, and for centuries to come. Appalachian trail topographic map guides trail maps. Each map is focused on the appalachian trail and overlaps with the neighboring maps, ideal for longdistance hikes and planning. Appalachian trail book of profiles first edition by. Appalachian trail americas most popular national scenic trail the appalachian trail a. Guide, by david miller and weighing in at just 4 grams each, this waterproof, tear resistant, information rich stripmap features an appalachian trail map on one. At over 550 trail miles, virginia is the longest state on the appalachian trail. Appalachian trail guide to tennesseenorth carolina by vic. At guide a handbook for hiking the appalachian trail amazon uk. Appalachian trail book of profiles first edition by appalachian trail conservancy 20 paperback on.
Appalachian trail data book section 1 springer mtn. Appalachian trail guide to southwest virginia book detail. The trails elevation profile is included and every landmark is aligned to the profile. Download a full dataset of maps and tracks for the appalachian trail on. The complete set of official appalachian trail guide sets. Day hikes pointbypoint hike descriptions with trailhead directions. Appalachian trail map at2 nc line fontana dam at pocket profile. The appalachian trail conservancy is a 501c3 organization. This data was gathered by volunteers from the appalachian trail conservancy and the georgia appalachian trail club over a number of years. Most of the at in the state follows the ridges to the west of the housatonic river valley and to the east of the taconic mountains.
For each, elevation and the total trail mileage is provided. David awol miller has taken over from wingfoot and today his the at guide is used by nearly every thruhiker. Appalachian trail book of profiles by appalachian trail. If youre setting out on a hike, section hike or thruhike of the at, youll need this as your travel buddy. The appalachian trail conservancy went a step further on tuesday, urging backpackers to postpone their hikes. Nothing has been omitted, and if there is something related to hiking the appalachian trail to include every 0. Its not that the length of the trail is unknown, but rather that the distance changes year to year, based on trail modifications such as switchbacks and reroutes. The 9 x 6 pages are perforated, for those who want to take just whats needed for that hike. Robert moor on bill brysons book about the appalachian trail, a walk in the woods, and why popular hiking memoirs are often about halffinished journeys. Why the most popular hiking memoirs dont go the distance. Hikers thinking about hiking part of a trail, whether its rugged or easy terrain they are looking for, can use information about how much a segment rises and falls to make their decision. The maps contain elevation profiles and unidirectional trail descriptions on the back.
Backpack45 on long distance walking the appalachian trail and. Sara spittel of wilton hikes in peterborough as part of her preparations for her sixmonth trip on the appalachian trail. Popular appalachian trail books goodreads share book. Appalachian trail map at1 georgia at pocket profile. Filled with firsthand, touching yet humorous vignettes and down.
We release an new guidebook each and every year to ensure you have the most up to date guidebook possible. The book contains thousands of landmarks such as campsites, water sources, summits and gaps. Since 80% of people fail the appalachian trail, youd think there would be a wealth of knowledge available from them. Rediscovering america on the appalachian trail by bill bryson, awol on the appalachian trail by david m. Your book will include nearly 1,900 quality headshots of fellow hikers, profiles of unique hikers, trail angels, a. The map imagery includes high resolution gps track, topographic maps. Hikers reach the state line at mile 466, three miles before damascus, and most will be in virginia for a month before reaching the west virginia border at mile 1,007. In 2003, david miller left his job, family, and friends to fulfill a dream and hike the appalachian trail.
In the spring of 2015, warren started the appalachian trail in georgia. The appalachian trail conservancy explore by state georgia. The pocketsized planning guides contain background information, points of interest, and roadaccess directions. The appalachian trail in new york is maintained and updated by the new yorknew jersey trail conference.
The 10 best appalachian trail books for hikers section. General maps and information concerning regional access can be found on the state and national park and forest sites below. Guide is the premier full trail guidebook for the appalachian trail. The awol guide, is the guidebook of choice for hikes of any length on the appalachian trail.
The book has an incomparable format that integrates trail data with an elevation profile map. There are approximately 2500 landmarks such as mountaintops, valleys, shelters and water sources. The hiker yearbook reconnecting hikers after the trail. North carolina tennessee after leaving georgia at bly gap mile 78, the appalachian trail climbs and descends through north carolina for 96 miles, hits the tennessee state line at doe knob mile 174, then spends the next 292 miles crisscrossing between the two states. His white beard clashed with his youthful eyes, his soft, round stomach opposed his rectangular racksolid calves, and his welcoming smile conflicted with his focused gaze.
Maps and tracks for the entire appalachian trail gaia gps. But maybe you hiked the trail in 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019 and would like a momento of your hike. Trail and town guides to use while hiking the appalachian trail. Proceeds from sales go back into the protection of the a. These tips apply to all long distance walking, appalachian trail and others included. Appalachian trail guide to marylandnorthern virginia book. Pur bound with a laminated cover to withstand the riggers of on trail use. Perhaps the most important book you can buy an appalachian trail hiker, zach davis appalachian trails, a psychological and emotional guide to thruhike the appalachian trail, focuses on the most important and overlooked piece of equipment of all the gear between ones ears. The appalachian trail is the longest hikingonly footpath in the world, ranging from maine to georgia. Blazing ahead tells the remarkable story of the appalachian trails creation. This is where my whiteblaze pages guidebook stands apart from other appalachian trail guide books. Official guide book and maps to the appalachian trail in the southern half of virginia. This book includes background information and trailroute descriptions for the. This is the official guide to the 107 miles of the appalachian trail that bisect shenandoah national park the route of skyline drive, renowned for fall drives, was the original route of the a.
Hiking the appalachian trail expert guide 2019 mountain iq. Alas, most books are from those who completed the trail. The official guide to the 170 miles of the appalachian trail in southwest virginia, from the new river near pearisburg to the tennessee line at the southern boundary of the mt. The appalachian trail guide to tennesseenorth carolina is the official guide to 303 miles of the appalachian trail, from damascus, va, near the tennessee line south to the southern end of the great smoky mountains national park at fontana dam, nc. The online appalachian trail data book has detailed elevation profiles for each trail section. Campfires are prohibited along the at in connecticut and camping is. Frequently asked questions georgia appalachian trail club. The most relaxed hikers are those who have planned their days by looking ahead at the upsanddowns they face before another nights rest, letting the surprises come. This is not a how to book nor a story of one hikers adventure hiking the appalachian trail, this is a fascinating compendium of profiles of thru hikers.
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