Appalachian National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by private citizens, and completed in 1937, today the trail is managed by the National Park Service, US Forest Service, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, numerous state agencies and thousands of volunteers.

More information at nps.gov/appa

Photos

Silhouette of a man with backpack standing on McAfee Knob at sunset with mountains in the distance. — **McAfee Knob**
Credit: Photo Credit: ATC/Benjamin Hays

The Appalachian Trail runs across a mountain ridge line with views to the horizon of mountain range. — **Appalachian Trail**
Credit: Photo Credit: ATC

A white blaze marks a tree in the foreground, with a man and child walking away on the wooded trail. — **The Infamous White Blaze of the A.T.**
Credit: Photo Credit: ATC/Matthew Davis

A volunteer is carrying a split log while walking across a wooden footbridge in the woods. — **Volunteer on the A.T.**
Credit: Photo Credit: Maine Appalachian Trail Club

A snowy winter view from the A.T. overlooking snowy mountains and clouds in the distance. — **Winter on the A.T.**
Credit: Photo Credit: ATC/Greg Walter

Activities

Astronomy, Stargazing, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Compass and GPS, Orienteering, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Citizen Science, Volunteer Vacation, Hiking, Backcountry Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Snowshoeing, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching