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. Your guide to the appalachian trail in west virginia. The appalachian trail travels 52 miles in connecticut. An overview of the trail and surroundings is avaialable in this big map 1. Click the image to view a full size jpg 30 kb download the pdf 500 kb. This interactive map of the georgia at is hosted on the caltopo website. Maine appalachian trail map and elevation profile elevation profile. An easytouse elevation profile shows the distance to the next campsite or shelter, side trails, and water sources. Georgia appalachian trail profile these pages are also in pdf format and are intended to provide a representation of the trail elevation changes in georgia in diagram format. Every year, thousands of thruhikers follow its enormously long, meandering, viewpacked path and dayhikers and weekend backpackers flock to the trail by the millions. The appalachian trail conservancy explore by state north.
The printable appalachian trail maps and segment guides are provided below as a free community service by trailsource. While useful, this map is for general reference purposes only and not intended to replace the more comprehensive and accurate a. Trail r c h m n t r i dia g r a e ga p t crooked arm ridge tr. While you dont need to carry paper maps anymore to follow the trail, its useful to carry information about the location of road intersections, town resupply options, shuttle drivers, and off trail lodging. After leaving georgia at bly gap, the appalachian trail climbs and descends through north carolina for 96 miles, then hits the tennessee state line at doe knob mile 174 before spending the next 292 miles crisscrossing between the two states. The appalachian trail in maryland passes several historic sites, offers some of the trails gentlest terrain, and features several lovely vistas. The map imagery includes high resolution gps track, topographic maps, accurate road crossings and a birds eye view of. Sep 11, 2017 the appalachian trail databook for thruhikers and section hikers is here is the home of the databook, a development to create a web based online database of information for appalachian trail and other hikers.
Download a full dataset of maps and tracks for the appalachian trail on. Printable appalachian trail maps if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Currently you can find locations and information on at shelters, parking areas, hostels, outfitters, and the white mountains hut system. We started our day off at the harpers ferry national historical park. We paid the fee and completed the form for overnight parking. If you dont want to buy the book, you can also access the latest copy online in pdf. Zach davis is an appalachian trail and pacific crest trail thruhiker, author of appalachian trials, coauthor of pacific crest trials, owner and editorinchief at the trek and cohost of backpacker radio, a new podcast for long distance backpackers. The appalachian national scenic trail, generally known as the appalachian trail or simply the at, is a marked hiking trail in the eastern united states extending between springer mountain in georgia and mount katahdin in maine. Guide, by david miller and weighing in at just 4 grams each, this waterproof, tear resistant, information rich strip map features an appalachian trail map on one side and elevation profile with altitudes and trail data on the other. According to the appalachian trail conservancy, the proposal for the hiking trail was first presented in 1921, but the trail was not technically completed until 2014 when a final major stretch was formally acquired and received permanent protection. Knowing the limited parking in the area, we decided to take advantage of this service. The appalachian trail is a registered national scenic trail.
This is a detail map of loft mountain, showing the campground, trails, overlooks, visitor services, and skyline drive. Each map is focused on the appalachian trail and overlaps with the neighboring maps. The appalachian trail conservancy explore by state. Each map is focused on the appalachian trail and overlaps with the neighboring maps, ideal for longdistance hikes and planning.
We enjoyed taking our time hiking over five days of beautiful views and interesting history. The national park services pdf version of the same strip map shown here, served from their own site. Planning an appalachian trail section hike section hikers. Its fun seeing the elevation profile extremely zoomed out. Sep 07, 2010 i provides a mile by mile account of all of the shelters, water sources, resupply points and roads crossings on the trail in a liner fashion that i find easy to digest. Except when its time to fold it up and put it someplace where i can find it again. Click here for interactive maine at map township by township descriptions and photos of the at as well as the arnold trail and entries on myron avery. Appalachian trail massachusetts hiking route routeyou. Use the at interactive map to map the at route, locate shelters, get driving directions to trail parking lots, measure distances with the mile markers, and display a localized elevation profile. Available now may 2018, the natgeo appalachian trail premium base map includes detailed topographic information, marked trails, camping areas and shelters, and navigational aids. While you dont need to carry paper maps anymore to follow the trail, its useful to carry information about the location of road intersections, town resupply options, shuttle drivers, and offtrail lodging. Appalachian trail topographic map guides trail maps.
Nov 18, 2019 at the moment, wikitrail only has information about the appalachian trail, but if this site proves to be useful, then other longdistance trails will be added. Jun 27, 2017 download a trail map pdf map my hike stats. Maps and tracks for the entire appalachian trail gaia gps. General maps and information concerning regional access can be found on the state and national park and forest sites below. The official appalachian trail maps are essential hiking and safety materials for both thru and sectionhikers. The book now has the approach trail, including profile, elevations, coordinates, and amicalola falls state park information. This 42mile appalachian trail segment traverses the state of maryland starting at penmar park and heading south to harpers ferry. I also like how it illustrates just how much more difficult the southern and northern ends of.
The trail is about 2,200 miles 3,500 km long, though the exact length changes over time as parts are rerouted or modified. The mason dixon trail connects the appalachian trail with the brandywine trail. The surrounding area for about three miles and additional side trails are also included. If you find that something is broken, please be patient. The mountain is known for its expansive views of the southern taconics and berkshires. The appalachian trail is the longest hikingonly trail in the world, stretching more than 2,000 miles from georgia to maine. After 16 years in the army and three tours in iraq as a combat engineer, it took the 43yearold veteran years to emerge from a cloud of depression. Interactive at map with mile markers, shelters and parking lots. Georgia appalachian trail profile these pages are also in pdf format and are intended to provide a. Products a handbook for hiking the appalachian trail. This is a detail map of loft mountain, showing the campground. Rohlands appalachian trail parking access, gps, map information or atparking. An interactive map of the appalachian trail complete with shelters and a statebystate breakdown length, highest elevation and highlights.
Learn more on how to add the natgeo appalachian trail map to gaia gps as you plan your at hike. Appalachian trail 00 87 78 73 72 66 36 38 29 50 24 23 10 9 1 61 55 57 71 83 47 37 davenport gap laurel gap cosby knob tricorner knob pecks corner mount le conte camp. Georgia appalachian trail profile these pages are also in pdf format and are intended. Interactive at map with mile markers, shelters and parking. Trail r c h m n t r i dia g r a e ga p t crooked arm ridge tr f i n l e y c n t r 4 1.
The section generally consists of easy terrain with a few moderate, rocky stretches. Ambitious hikers can definitely cover maryland in less time, but. At the moment, wikitrail only has information about the appalachian trail, but if this site proves to be useful, then other longdistance trails will be added. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from march until october.
Select a state from the map to learn more about the trail in that region. It is based on arcgis so you can zoom, scroll, and swap layers to see several kinds of markers. This is a detail map of lewis mountain, showing the campground, picnic area, cabins, and nearby appalachian trail. Highway 60 state highway 42 usfs road t rai lsh et parking view appalachian trail side trail 105 c ounty r ad 283 654 a p p r o a c h t r a i h k e i n n t r a i l lake winfield sco t nottely lake 23. The national park service has a free map of the appalachian trail at that i have found very helpful. To view and print more detailed maps, see the interactive map, below. The appalachian trail is accessible from hundreds of roadtrail heads strung from georgia to maine. The hfnhp allows you to leave a car overnight for up to 14 days. Your guide to the appalachian trail in west virginia almost. May 18, 2019 after 16 years in the army and three tours in iraq as a combat engineer, it took the 43yearold veteran years to emerge from a cloud of depression and posttraumatic stress disorder that had kept. It gives the illusion of some flat zones in the midatlantic which honestly do exist on certain stretches but not to the degree shown here. Awesome map and elevation profile of the entire trail.
Hiking the appalachian trail the complete guide for. The appalachian trail, commonly known by backpackers as the a. Here you will be able to spatially explore and discover a wealth of information about the appalachian trail. The appalachian national scenic trail, generally known as the appalachian trail or simply the a. Maps the official appalachian trail maps are essential hiking materials for both thru and section hikers. Appalachian trail map interactive statebystate breakdown 101. The appalachian trails history, just like its geographical coverage, is long and full of remarkable changes. The appalachian trail is a footpath across 2,168 miles of appalachian mountain ridgelines from georgia to maine. 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. Since the completion of this national scenic trail in 1937, more than 12,000 people have hiked the full length of the trail. General maps and information concerning regional access can be found on the. Clingmans dome great smoky mountains national park, tn. Appalachian trail 00 87 78 73 72 66 36 38 29 50 24 23 10 9 1 61 55 57 71 83 47 37 davenport gap.
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. There are two halves to every appalachian trail experience. I also like how it illustrates just how much more difficult the southern and northern ends of the trail are than the rest. Wall maps print out your favorite trail to 6 feet high. In the future we plan to incorporate more data on other unique places of interest. This long trail starts at whiskey springs, on the appalachian trail, in cumberland county, pa and heads east towards the susquehanna river, passing through pinchot state park en route. Use the interactive map below to explore the trail, find shelters, locate parking and more. The appalachian trail in maryland passes several historic sites, offers some of the trail s gentlest terrain, and features several lovely vistas. Campfires are prohibited along the at in connecticut and camping is allowed only at designated sites. Stretching from springer mountain, georgia to mount katahdin, maine, the 2,200mile appalachian trail passes through 14 states, rewarding hikers with astounding scenery over miles and miles of rugged terrain. The colorful map shows an overview of where the trail lies lays.
Download appalachian trail map from national park service. The organized folders include official trail and waypoint data from the appalachian trail conservancy. It is approximately 2,184 miles long and is famous for its many hikers and backpackers, some of whom, called thru. Appalachian trail shuttle providers listing and corresponding map. Georgia appalachian trail map this map in pdf format is intended to show the general location of the at in georgia and mileages between access points and shelters. Hiking the appalachian trail at thruhiking tips backpacker. The trail is about 2,200 miles 3,500 km long, though the exact length changes over time as parts are rerouted. Maine new hampshire vermont massachusetts connecticut new york new jersey. Extending along the crest of the appalachian mountains, this famous trail passes through some of the most scenic landscapes of the eastern united states, including six units of the national park system, eight national forests, the blue ridge mountains of the midatlantic states, the glacially carved berkshires, green and white mountains, and.