Appalachian Trail - Georgia to Maine - Long Distance Hiking Trails on Waymarking.com

The Appalachian Trail (AT) is roughly 2,179 miles across 14 states stretching from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mount Katahdin, Maine. Over 10,000 people have registered as completing the entire distance. Thru-hiking requires around six months with 80+% heading northbound in March or April, 10% heading southbound starting July, and rest flip-flopping by starting in middle and switching direction later. Around one in four make it to the other end. Another very popular way to complete the entire trail is hiking a section at a time, thus taking several years to finish. Current rate for all route options is that around 600 folks report completion each year.

The given coordinates are at Sam's Gap along the TN-NC border.

Recommended number of days to complete: 180.00 Distance in miles or kilometres: 2,179 miles Shelters?: Yes Designated campsites?: No Number of designated campsites: 1000 Permit Required?: No Trail Website: [Web Link] Best Season to Hike?: Spring Coordinates of the other end's trailhead: Not Listed Overnight parking fee: Not Listed Permit Fees?: Not Listed Overnight parking coordinates: Not Listed Intermediate Trailhead 1: Not Listed Intermediate Trailhead 2: Not Listed Intermediate Trailhead 3: Not Listed Intermediate Trailhead 4: Not Listed Intermediate Trailhead 5: Not Listed

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