Postholer forum source for trail and site information or just talk about your favorite trail. For 2017, the length of the appalachian trail is 2,189. Thruhikers companion appalachian long distance hikers. This tool negates hours of effort in creating an accurate plan. Furthermore, camping is always prohibited outside of these areas along the 90miles of the.
A comprehensive guide to plan and prepare for a successful thruhike. Appalachian trail data book 2018 paperback december 1, 2017. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion, the official guidebook of the appalachian trail. Trail thruhikers companion 2017 complete set of app. A 2,160mile expedition for charity on the appalachian trail author. Appalachian trail data book section 1 springer mtn postholer. The trail has a way of answering the questions you most need answered, even if you are afraid to ask. Appalachian trail data book, distances, elevation profiles, climate, resupply and more. One shelter and a couple of campsites are available for thru hikers on this section of trail. And if youre looking for a side trail or day hike, check out all the other hiking in virginia. Indeed, easy resupply makes it an everyhiker trail. The champion of appalachian trail guides for thruhiking for 25 years. The appalachian trail at hike planner is designed to help you dynamically create a realistic hiking plan. Updated 43020 effective march 25, appalachian trail shelters, campsites, and privies within the massachusetts state parks system are temporarily closed due to the spread of the covid19 virus until monday, may 18, 2020, at which time the closure of these facilities will be reassessed.
Wall maps print out your favorite trail to 6 feet high. Appalachian trail data book 2020 the bible for serious at hikers. This group is for those planning to hike the at in 2017. Tuesday, august 01, 2017 its hot in florida this summer, i am so looking forward to a hike in the blue ridge mountain on the at in september. Appalachian trail class of 2017 has 10,124 members. Whether hiking through a small section of the 544 miles of untamed wilderness or conquering the entire appalachian trail, create your own perspective and find out more about the endless beauty that is virginia. This page is dedicated for those who are thruhiking the appalachian trail in 2017.
It contains a mountains worth of information and data on shelters, water sources, town services and other hiker oriented facilities along the 2,192. Tom hafer had to end goal of walking entire trail but he had plenty of memories for a book. The trail is about 2,200 miles 3,500 km long, though the exact length changes over time as parts are rerouted or modified. Or, perhaps you would like to do some light planning while waiting on your preordered guidebook. We have several posts to come on the main gear items, but this post covers our data on the timeline of their treks, their favorite sections of the trail, the sections they found the most difficult, their hiking partners, and their. The other books by hikers were wheres the next shelter by trek writer gary. Robert sylvester, of the appalachian long distance hikers association.
Rediscovering america on the appalachian trail by bill bryson, awol on the appalachian trail by david m. The trail is about 2,200 miles 3,500 km long, though the exact length changes over time as parts are rerouted. The appalachian national scenic trail, generally known as the appalachian trail or simply the a. This chart is a result of my own frustrating efforts to locate a onestopshop of sorts for basic info on the appalachain trail. Each fall, the trek conducts an indepth survey of longdistance hikers on the appalachian trail at, this time surveying the class of 2017. The end of this section is at the north carolina state line near bly gap. This section of trail follows the tennessee valley divide. Millions of people couldnt agree more and hike the trail each year. The appalachian trail is a longdistance hiking trail that runs through 14 states, from the top of springer mountain in georgia to the top of mount katahdin in maine. The following is a listing of closures that effect hikers on the appalachian trail. Guthooks guide to the appalachian trail guthook hikes. The construction of a pedestrian bridge and expanded parking area will greatly improve visitor safety at the trailhead to mcafee knob, one of the most popular locations on the appalachian trail. Nov 29, 2017 each fall, the trek conducts an indepth survey of longdistance hikers on the appalachian trail at, this time surveying the class of 2017. We rely on the generosity of donors like you to help us fulfill our mission and vision of protecting the appalachian trail.
Its not that the length of the trail is unknown, but rather that the distance changes year to year, based on trail modifications such as switchbacks and reroutes. The approximate length of the appalachian trail in miles. The actual length changes from year to year as the trail shifts and detours are added or removed. Aldha thruhikers companion appalachian long distance. Popular appalachian trail books meet your next favorite book.
Jul 12, 2017 cape coral pastors book on appalachian trail experience is available. But maybe you hiked the trail in 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019 and would like a. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2017 by appalachian long distance hikers association and robert sylvester. The at hiker app for iphone, which ive been working on like a madman since the end of the summer, is. This year, 2015, according to the appalachian trail conservancy atc data book, the at is 2,189. Appalachian trail, apps, hiking apps, iphone apps, through hiking, thruhikers, trail guides. Appalachian trail data book 2017 2016, paperback, revised. New appalachian trail statistics, maps, guidebooks, and. This program calculates the approximate walking distance in miles between two points along the appalachian trail. According to time, brenton mackaye came up with the idea of the appalachian trail in 1921.
The annual update of the appalachian trail at thruhiking statistics for the 2017 hiking season 2017 was a recordbreaking season for the at. For 2018, the length of the appalachian trail from maine to georgia or vice versa is 2,190. The appalachian trail thruhikers companion is the only official atc guidebook for thruhikers, sectionhikers and dayhikers on the appalachian trail. More hikers attempted a thruhike than ever before, but kudos to you, class of 2017, because the word on the trail is that hikers were very well behaved and generally used the at in a responsible manner again this year. Dec 01, 2016 for 2017, the length of the appalachian trail is 2,189.
Appalachian trail data book and thruhikers companion updated every year, these two references are once again fresh for the planning. If your planning a thru hike of the at you should check out the following books to help plan your hike, appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2017 and appalachian trail data book 2017. Since 1936, 11,000 hikers have completed the pilgrimage from northern georgias springer mountain to mt. The appalachian trail conservancy website has a nice interactive trail map for those looking for information on the trail. This effort was led by researchers from the university of vermont in partnership with the pennsylvania state university. This source book is a compilation of data from a comprehensive user survey conducted on the appalachian national scenic trail a. Snow conditions get the lastest snow conditions for your favorite trail. Appalachian trail long trail and side trails on state land closed 472020 as of april 3, the appalachian trail long trail and side trails on state lands are closed by the vermont department of forests, parks, and recreation.
But maybe you hiked the trail in 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019 and would like a momento of your hike. If your planning a thru hike of the at you should check out the following books to help plan your hike, appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2018 and appalachian trail data book 2017. Best appalachian trail books meet your next favorite book. The hiker yearbook reconnecting hikers after the trail. 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. Coming of age on the appalachian trail aprilmay 1981 charted a. The appalachian trail data book is essential for a. Your book will include nearly 1,900 quality headshots of fellow hikers, profiles of unique hikers, trail angels, a.
Its hot in florida this summer, i am so looking forward to a hike in the blue ridge mountain on the at in september. Available as bound book, loose leaf pages, or in digital printable pdf form. Mar 08, 2012 2012 appalachian trail data book and 2012 thruhikers companion updated every year, these two references are once again fresh for the planning. Of course there are numerous websites sp being one of them. Cape coral pastors book on appalachian trail experience. The appalachian trail affectionately referred to as the at first opened as a continuous trail in 1937. Simply choose a selection from each of the list boxes below, then click on the submit button. Almost 100 years ago, something extraordinary was happening in. Search for a journal, create a journal, addedit an entry, configure your journal, email. Whiteblaze appalachian trail information and hiking articles. We have several posts to come on the main gear items, but this post covers our data on the timeline of their treks, their favorite sections of the trail, the sections they found the most difficult, their hiking partners, and their adherence to leave no. He also is the editor of the appalachian trail guide to new yorknew jersey and chair of the publications committee of the nynj trail conference.
We release an new guidebook each and every year to ensure you have the most up to date guidebook possible. Products a handbook for hiking the appalachian trail. Adjusting your plan, lengthing or shorting, is absolutely painless. Daniel chazin, an attorney and longtime volunteereditor with the new yorknew jersey trail conference, has been the editor of the annual a. Along with the pacific crest trail and the continental divide trail, it is one of the big 3 national scenic trails. Error number 12 while trying to calculate the distance. Heather anderson the appalachian trail at runs 2,189 in 2015 miles from georgia to maine. 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. Provides tables of distances along the trail between landmarks, shelters, and roads. Appalachian trail data book appalachian trail data bk 2008 dec 31, 2007. Cape coral pastors book on appalachian trail experience is. Each year, thousands attempt to hike the entire trail. The data i used within this video comes from awols 2017 trail book.
And i have been cycling when possible to build up my endurance. Datas 2017 appalachian trail journal getting ready. Welcome to hikerbox, home of the databook, an online database containing appalachian trail data and elevation maps for long distance hikes, weekend hikes and hiking enthusiasts. Georgia appalachian trail club inc guidestar profile. New appalachian trail statistics, maps, guidebooks, and more. Cape coral pastors book on appalachian trail experience is available craig handel, the newspress published 4. Jeff marions graduate assistants collect data on the. These distances are based on the appalachian trail data book for 2020, a publication of the appalachian trail conservancy, all rights. Your dues contribute to the continued protection and enhancement of the a. Data were collected from october 24, 2017, to november 21, 2017. Walter laplante the man who conceived of the appalachian trail believed that time outdoors was good for a clear mind. If you want to hike the appalachian trail, whether youre just popping out for a day hike or planning an expedition, take a look in the databook appalachian trail. The hiker yearbook is a photographic record of individual appalachian trail hikers.
Apr 18, 2011 appalachian trail data book and thruhikers companion updated every year, these two references are once again fresh for the planning. Appalachian trail class of 2017 public group facebook. Flora and fauna information embedded directly into trail data where you may be. Visit the vermont state parks covid19 updates page for more information.