The Appalachian Trail

The renowned Appalachian Trail stretches for 2,200 miles along an entire mountain range, across 14 states in the Eastern USA.

Adventures

Amicalola Falls: AT Approach Trail

The 8-mile approach to the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.

Appalachian Trail: Springer Mountain to Neels Gap

The southern terminus for the world-renowned Appalachian Trail.

Appalachian Trail: Neels Gap to Dicks Creek Gap

An AT segment through remote North Georgia Wilderness.

Appalachian Trail: Dicks Creek Gap to Winding Stair Gap

The Appalachian Trail crosses into North Carolina and summits the first peaks over 5,000 feet.

Appalachian Trail: Winding Stair Gap to Nantahala Outdoor Center

A beautiful trek across Wayah and Wesser Balds.

Appalachian Trail: Nantahala Outdoor Center to Fontana Dam

A remote stretch connecting two iconic landmarks via the summit of Cheoah Bald.

Appalachian Trail: Fontana Dam to Newfound Gap

The approach to Clingmans Dome, the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Appalachian Trail: Newfound Gap to Davenport Gap

The second half of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Appalachian Trail: Davenport Gap to Hot Springs

The trek to Max Patch Mountain, a bald, grassy summit with 360° views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Appalachian Trail: Hot Springs to Sam's Gap

An AT segment with a ridgeline traverse, bald summits, and extensive history.

Appalachian Trail: Sam's Gap to Nolichucky River

A shorter AT segment best known for its summit of Big Bald.

Appalachian Trail: Nolichucky River to Wilder Mine Hollow

The trek across the Unaka Mountains and Roan Highlands, where fields of rhododendron and bald summits await.

Appalachian Trail: Wilder Mine Hollow to Watauga Lake

A picturesque AT segment highlighting a series of waterfalls.

Appalachian Trail: Watauga Lake to Damascus

A ridgeline traverse into the iconic trail town of Damascus.

Appalachian Trail: Damascus to Massie Gap

The trek from the iconic trail town of Damascus to Mount Rogers and the Grayson Highlands

Appalachian Trail: Massie Gap to I-81

A relaxing stretch crossing The Scales and ending at Interstate 81

Appalachian Trail: I-81 to I-77

Crossing the one-quarter mark of the roughly 2,200-mile-long AT.

Appalachian Trail: I-77 to Pearisburg

A trek across endless Brushy Mountains, past Dismall Falls, and ending at New River.

Appalachian Trail: Pearisburg to VA-630

A series of long ridgeline traverses, ending with a summit of the picturesque Kelly Knob.

Appalachian Trail: VA-630 to McAfee Knob Trailhead

The trek to the iconic Dragon's Tooth formation.

Appalachian Trail: McAfee Knob Trailhead to Blackhorse Gap

The iconic AT segment home to McAfee Knob and Tinker Cliffs.

Appalachian Trail: Blackhorse Gap to James River

A strenuous and remote section of the AT through backcountry and Wilderness areas.

Appalachian Trail: James River to VA-56

An epic route across the Blue Ridge connecting low river valleys to high peaks.

Appalachian Trail: VA-56 to Rockfish Gap

A shorter segment lined with excellent day hiking and overnight opportunities.

Appalachian Trail: Rockfish Gap to Swift Run Gap

The southern portion of Shenandoah National Park, full of day hiking and overnight opportunities.

Appalachian Trail: Swift Run Gap to Thorton Gap

The central district of Shenandoah National Park, known for the picturesque Hawksbill Overlook.

Appalachian Trail: Thorton Gap to Tucker Lane

This section of the Appalachian Trail crosses over Hogback Mountain, the Marshalls, and then heads through Trumbo Hollow.

Appalachian Trail: Tucker Lane to Harpers Ferry

The AT passes through the lowlands, ending at Harpers Ferry

Appalachian Trail: Harpers Ferry to PA-16

Hike 41 miles through Maryland on the Appalachian Trail.

Appalachian Trail: PA-16 to Pine Grove Furnace State Park

The beginning of Rocksylvania passing through Michaux State Forest.

Appalachian Trail: Pine Grove Furnace State Park to Clark's Ferry

The halfway point for the Appalachian Trail.

Appalachian Trail: Clark's Ferry to Swatara Gap

Two long ridgeline traverses through remote backcountry.

Appalachian Trail: Swatara Gap to Schuylkill Gap

An excellent section hike or trail run lined with overlooks and overnight camping opportunities.

Appalachian Trail: Schuylkill Gap to Lehigh Gap

A Pennsylvania segment of the AT lined with beautiful overlooks.

Appalachian Trail: Lehigh Gap to Delaware Water Gap

A popular segment for day hiking with killer views all the way to Delaware Water Gap.

Appalachian Trail: Delaware Water Gap to High Point State Park

Traversing the Kittatinny Ridge to High Point State Park.

Appalachian Trail: High Point State Park to Mount Peter

Winding through farmlands, across the Boardwalk, and into Wawayanda State Park.

Appalachian Trail: Mount Peter to Bear Mountain Bridge

A winding and scenic stretch past countless ponds and climbs over several prominent mountains.

Appalachian Trail: Bear Mountain Bridge to NY-22

This section passes Anthony's Nose, Canopus Lake, Nuclear Lake, and Cat Rocks ending at the Appalachian Trail Station .

Appalachian Trail: NY-22 to Salisbury

A long stretch paralleling the Housatonic River and rich with history.

Appalachian Trail: Salisbury to US-20

The first half of Massachusetts, widely renowned for Mount Everett and Guilder Pond.

Appalachian Trail: US-20 to MA-2

The AT traverses the largest state forest to the highest summit in Massachusetts.

Appalachian Trail: MA-2 to Stratton Pond

The AT transitions from the Berkshires of Massachusetts to the Green Mountains of Vermont.

Appalachian Trail: Stratton Pond to Big Branch

A remote Vermont stretch of the AT known for its summit of Stratton Mountain and Peru Peak.

Appalachian Trail: Big Branch to US-4

An amazing segment through the high country of Vermont, summiting Killington Peak.

Appalachian Trail: US-4 to Hanover

A easily shuttled stretch of the AT, connecting Killington Mountain to the Connecticut River.

Appalachian Trail: Hanover to Oliverian Notch

The introduction to the White Mountains, summiting Smart's Mountain and Mount Cube.

Appalachian Trail: Oliverian Notch to Franconia Notch

Summiting Mount Moosilauke and Mount Kinsman via the Appalachian Trail

Appalachian Trail: Franconia Notch to Crawford Notch

A perfect segment to shuttle, bagging several 4,000-footers along the way.

Appalachian Trail: Crawford Notch to Pinkham Notch

Summit the highest peak in the northeast, Mount Washington.

Appalachian Trail: Pinkham Notch to Grafton Notch

A beautiful segment of the AT, summiting the final 4,000-footers in New Hampshire before heading into Maine.

Appalachian Trail: Grafton Notch to Rumford Road

A stretch of the AT through Maine known for its summit of Baldpate and Bemis Mountains.

Appalachian Trail: Rumford Road to Carrabassett Drive

A beautiful AT segment known for its traverse over Saddleback Mountain.

Appalachian Trail: Carrabassett Drive to Spectacle Pond

A long segment of the AT that's perfect for backpacking, but still providing a couple of shorter day hikes along the way.

Appalachian Trail: Spectacle Pond to Katahdin Stream Campground

The infamous 100-Mile Wilderness of the Appalachian Trail.

Appalachian Trail: Katahdin Stream Campground to Mount Katahdin

The northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail on the top of Mount Katahdin.

Mount Katahdin via the Abol Trail

The shortest, most direct route to Mount Katahdin.

Mount Katahdin Eastern Approach Loop

An incredibly challenging and dangerous loop reserved only for the adventurous..

The Appalachian Trail

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