Appalachian Trail, National Scenic Trail in eastern United States.
The Appalachian Trail extends 3,500 kilometers through fourteen states, from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine.
Forest engineer Benton MacKaye conceived the trail in 1921 to connect farms and wilderness camps, with the first section opening in New York in 1923.
The trail represents a significant achievement in American outdoor recreation, managed by thirty hiking clubs and the National Park Service.
The path contains over 250 free shelters positioned at intervals of approximately one day's hiking distance throughout the route.
Karl Meltzer holds the speed record for completing the entire trail, finishing the journey in 45 days, 22 hours, and 38 minutes.
Location: Georgia
Location: North Carolina
Location: Tennessee
Location: Virginia
Location: West Virginia
Location: Maryland
Location: Pennsylvania
Location: New Jersey
Location: New York
Location: Connecticut
Location: Massachusetts
Location: Vermont
Location: New Hampshire
Location: Maine
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Operator: Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Part of: Triple Crown of Hiking, National Trails System, International Appalachian Trail
Website: https://nps.gov/appa
GPS coordinates: 37.35175,-80.38108
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:50
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