Hike the A.T. - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Explore the Appalachian Trail from a day-hike to a thru-hike; explore it by state or via A.T. Communities, or use our interactive map to explore features.
Thru-Hiking - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Completing the entire 2,190+ miles of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) in one trip is a mammoth undertaking. Each year, thousands of hikers attempt a thru-hike; only about one in four makes it all the way. A typical thru-hiker takes 5 to 7 months to hike the entire A.T.
Frequently asked questions | Appalachian Trail Conservancy
How long does it take to thru-hike the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (A.T.)? Most thru-hike s take between five and seven months. The average is a week or two shy of six months.
Plan and Prepare - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Extending from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail is a hiking-only footpath. Use the interactive map below to help plan ahead and prepare!
Hiking Basics - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is over 2,190 miles long, passes through 14 states, eight different national forests, six national park units and numerous state parks, forests, and game lands. But you don’t have to hike every mile of the Trail to experience its beauty (and toils).
Interactive Map - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
You can explore hundreds of locations along the trail including vistas, trailhead parking, overnight shelters, A.T. Communities, and Trail Clubs! The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) interactive map, built cooperatively by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) and National Park Service using ESRI’s Arc GIS Online mapping technology.
Day Hiking - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
A day hike on the Appalachian Trail can be a vigorous hike to an amazing destination or a wonder-filled nature walk. It can be easy or challenging. Here are things to consider and a variety of approaches.
Permits, Fees and Regulations - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Most areas of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, more commonly referred to as simply the Appalachian Trail or “A.T.,” do not require fees or permits, but a few do. Know before you go. Background: The A.T. is managed so those who experience it on foot can intimately connect with the wild, scenic, and natural elements of the environment.
Multi-Day Hiking - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Multi-day hiking spans from spending an overnight on the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) to hiking every part of the Trail through a series of multi-day hikes over many years, called section hiking. (More information about section hiking is below.)
Thru-Hiker Registration - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
The voluntary thru-hiker registration is a tool that helps prospective thru-hikers share their start dates with other thru-hikers and plan their itinerary in order to avoid the social and ecological impacts of overcrowding on the Appalachian Trail (A.T.).