I harbored such a secret for most of my adult life i secretly wanted to hike the appalachian trail a. Celebrating americas hiking trail is book of the year. More than 300 photos of scenes on the trail as well as previously unpublished historical photos, documents, and maps from the. If youre going hiking in a remote area that few people pass through, then by all means bring the 10 essentials. Conceived in 1921 and first completed in 1937, it traverses the wild, scenic, wooded, pastoral, a. A 2,160mile expedition for charity on the appalachian trail the appalachian trail food planner.
A firsttimers ultimate guide to the appalachian trail the. A firsttimers ultimate guide to the appalachian trail. Adjusting your plan, lengthing or shorting, is absolutely painless. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion2012 book, 2012. But before you even think about investing in a pair of hiking boots, there are many, many factors to be considered. For 2020, the length of the appalachian trail from. Appalachian trail data book 2020 appalachian trail conservancy. Flora and fauna information embedded directly into trail data where you may. Mileage fi gures are based on information from the 20 edition of the.
Instead, consider hiking southbound from katahdin in maine in late june or early july. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion2012 by robert. There is a railroad station on the harlem line of the metro north railroad that drops you smack dab in the middle of the appalachian trail. New appalachian trail statistics, maps, guidebooks, and more. Apr 18, 2011 appalachian trail data book and thruhikers companion updated every year, these two references are once again fresh for the planning. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It begins at springer mountain, georgia, and follows the ridgeline of the appalachian mountains, crossing. We rely on the generosity of donors like you to help us fulfill our mission and vision of protecting the appalachian trail. Online data books free online data books for your favorite trail, distances, elevation. Rediscovering america on the appalachian trail by bill bryson, awol on the appalachian trail by david m.
Admittedly one of my life goals is to hike the at and this book was a birthday present from a friend who also dreams of hiking the at and it also means that im the target audience for this book. The battle to save one small community in the wilderness along the appalachian trail by jay erskine leutze and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Snow conditions get the lastest snow conditions for your favorite trail. Its time for two things at the ultimate appalachian trail the appalachian trail in your mailbox. The appalachian trail is a 2164 mile footpath that runs along the appalachian mountains from maine to georgia. This year, 2015, according to the appalachian trail conservancy atc data book, the at is 2,189. One mans journey to peace and freedom on the appalachian trail. Written in an engaging and accessible style, the spirit of the appalachian trail presents a full picture of the spirituality of the at. It is 74 pages and includes every important waypoint from the series of the 11 official guidebooks. The appalachian national scenic trail, generally known as the appalachian trail or simply the a. 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. To make my adventure even more exciting, i will also be flying out to california during my appalachian hike to participate in a trek on the john muir trail. After the devastating loss of his wife to cancer, stutzman was challenged to hike the entire 2,176 miles of the appalachian trail in search of peace and a renewed sense of purpose. What he learned during the next four months changed his lifeand could change yours as well.
With research by more than three dozen thruhiker volunteers in 14 states, backed by the firsthand information of the trail s volunteer and staff maintainers and managers, the companion includes extensive tabular information from the 2012 a. We release an new guidebook each and every year to ensure you have the most up to date guidebook possible. To guthook or not to guthook the trek appalachian trail. The appalachian trail conservancy s mission is to preserve and manage the appalachian trail ensuring that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, and for centuries to come. Often referred to as the bible for appalachian trail hiking and essential for a. Many books, documentaries, websites, and fan organizations are dedicated to the. Appalachian trail data book 2012 paperback december 7, 2011 by. So, youve decided you want to hike the appalachian trail all 2,200 miles of it. This year, 2015, according to the appalachian trail. Appalachian trail distance calculator based on 2012 data book. To help you better understand what it actually takes to conquer the at and everything else youll need. For three weeks in november, i was part of a hurricane relief team from florida.
Conservancy appalachian trail data book 2016 grandma gatewoods walk. The trails northern terminus is in central maine in baxter state park at mt. This program calculates the approximate walking distance in miles between two points along the appalachian trail. Harpers ferry, wv september 17, 20 the appalachian trail. In 2014, upwards of 3,000 people attempted to thruhike the trail with around 800 achieving their goal. The appalachian national scenic trail spans fourteen u. Appalachian trail 2012 thru hike attempt montage youtube. The trail is about 2,200 miles 3,500 km long, though the exact length changes over time as parts are rerouted. When i returned to finish my hike this year, i didnt think twice and ordered the 2018 appalachian trail data book. Condenses into 96 pages all the important waypoints from the series of 11 official a.
For 2020, the length of the appalachian trail from maine to georgia or vice versa is officially 2,193. 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. Its an honorable goal, one that we here at the active times respect greatly. 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. Sep 17, 2015 the trail in georgia can be very crowded in march and april, said jennifer pharr davis, a member of the appalachian trail conservancy board and 2012 national geographic adventurer of the year. The data book has some awesome info not found anywhere else, like the meta data page, with climate data for every section and every. How essential are the 10 essentials for thruhiking the. 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. Shelter registers and vintage guides appalachian trail museum.
The approximate length of the appalachian trail in miles. Your dues contribute to the continued protection and enhancement of the a. The appalachian trail goes from georgia to maine and this book is david millers account of his 2003 hike on the at. Appalachian trail data book section 1 springer mtn. Appalachian trail data book and thruhikers companion updated every year, these two references are once again fresh for the planning.
Having a solid pair of boots or shoes will greatly improve your hike. Available as bound book, loose leaf pages, or in digital printable pdf form. The inspiring story of the woman who saved the appalachian trail a walk for sunshine. Amcs comprehensive guide to hiking trails in massachusetts.
This is referred to as the bible of the appalachian trail. A 2,160mile expedition for charity on the appalachian trail author. As i began to consider logistics and timing of my town visits i realized i wanted more information on towns while i hiked. Appalachian trail data book 2012 paperback december 7, 2011 by daniel d. This delightful work explores americas best known hiking path in detail. But maybe you hiked the trail in 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019 and would like a momento of your hike. Trailmaintaining clubs are listed throughout the book. However, they may not all be necessary for the appalachian trail. Im a little enamoured with the appalachian trail after following a walkers blog last year. The appalachian trail is a 2,184 mile foot path that runs from springer mountain in georgia to mount katahdin in maine. Conceived in 1921 and first completed in 1937, it traverses the wild, scenic, wooded, pastoral, and culturally significant lands of the appalachian mountains.
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. This tool negates hours of effort in creating an accurate plan. Free online at planner and at data book whiteblaze. Georgia, north carolina, tennessee, virginia, west virginia, maryland, pennsylvania, new jersey, new york, connecticut, massachusetts, vermont, new hampshire, and maine. My friend chose this guidebook when we started the at in 2012. This volume is fully indexed with extensive reference and notes sections and detailed appendixes.
Feb 05, 2014 the question is, are they really essential for the appalachian trail. A new coffeetable book from rizzoli celebrates the history and beauty of the appalachian trail, now in its 75th year. The appalachian trail at hike planner is designed to help you dynamically create a realistic hiking plan. For 2018, the length of the appalachian trail from maine to georgia or vice versa is 2,190. Simply choose a selection from each of the list boxes below, then click on the submit button. Shelter registers and vintage guides appalachian trail. We traveled each morning from our hotel in in wilkesbarre, pa into new jersey crossing the delaware water gap. Dec 07, 2011 appalachian trail data book 2012 daniel d. The appalachian national scenic trail, generally known as the appalachian trail or simply the. Along the 2,175 mile long trail, there is only this one station. Also, you should purchase the appalachian trail data book. Best appalachian trail books meet your next favorite 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.
One reply to appalachian trail usa, 2012 mark winford says. This effort was led by researchers from the university of vermont in partnership with the pennsylvania state university. Susan power bratton is professor of environmental studies. New appalachian trail statistics, maps, guidebooks, and. Video contest celebrates appalachian trail news new. Maps of the most frequently visited nearby towns focus on the important.
The planner is one of the newest additions and has become particularly popular, it will take lots of anguish out of the process. Its tiny, just a fourteenfoot wooden platform painted bright yellow along. Published in celebration of the 75 th anniversary of the appalachian trail a. Or, perhaps you would like to do some light planning while waiting on your preordered guidebook. The appalachian trail is the most famous longdistance pathway in the united states. For those of you knee deep into your hike planning, you may want to check out the online at planner or the at data book. Celebrating 2000milers appalachian trail conservancy.
May 19, 2015 the appalachian trail is the most famous longdistance pathway in the united states. Those who are familiar with the appalachian trail sense intuitively that a journey along its length kindles spiritual awakening. Sized for easy packing in a quartsized resealable baggie. Jun 03, 2018 ive always used daniel chazins data book.
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