Appalachian trail from georgia to maine. Henry david thoreau famously climbed it in the 1800s. Parts of the hike are level and easy but since the trail closely follows the ridgeline of the appalachian mountains most of it requires some climbing. Covers 2175 miles some 14 states eight national forests six national parks and numerous state parks and forests in addition to.
The maine appalachian trail club matc is an all volunteer nonprofit corporation that was organized on june 18 1935 to assume responsibility for the management maintenance and protection of the appalachian trail at in maine. 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. Backpacking hiking running cave.
The appalachian trail winds about 2168 miles from georgia to maine. 785 miles 0 to 785 highest point. 4458 ft blood mountain.
Length 19930 mi elevation gain 453750 ft route type point to point. Except for its limited role in baxter state park the matc is responsible for all trail and trail structure design. Thru hikers those adventurous folks who hike the trail from end to end take months to make the trek.
Appalachian trail costs permits. The highest mountain in maine mt. Georgia to maine is a 1993 mile point to point trail located near ellijay georgia that features a lake.
Hiking the appalachian trail will cost anywhere from 3000 to 5000 not including gear or transportation to and from the trail. Katahdin is a dramatic climb that requires some more boulder scrambling. Damascus va appalachian trail town.
The summit has one of the best views on the entire appalachian trail and celebration awaits. The appalachian trail or the at is a national scenic hiking trail located on the eastern side of the united states stretching from mount katahdin in maine to springer mountain in georgiasaid to be the longest hiking only trail in the world the at. While you wont earn the same kudos driving as you would by walking the following scenic roads come close to paralleling the pedestrian route taking you through the almost continuous natural beauty without the sweat and blisters.
Note depending on where you wish to begin and end the are countless variations to these hikes. The longest and best known hiking trail in the country the appalachian trail winds from the north woods of maine all the way south to georgia. The appalachian trail is a continuous footpath stretching over 2000 miles from georgia to maine.
The trail is about 2200 miles 3500 km long though the exact length changes over time as parts are rerouted or modified. It can take over 6 months to complete.