The guide is also available in pdf form, so carrying the digital copy is an option. This resource is designed to help you understand everything you need to know about thruhiking the appalachian trail. Welcome to the fourteenth edition of the appalachian trail thru hikers companion. To qualify for this permit hikers must start and end their hike 50 miles outside of the parks borders and must only travel along the a.
Reflections of an appalachian trail hiker the appalachian trail covers 2,180 miles, passing through. The appalachian trail conservancy even offers a couple of popular options on their website, including appalachian trail data book and appalachian trail thru hikers companion. At the same time, the 27th edition of the appalachian trail thruhikers companion presents them from georgia to maine, along with townservices information, town maps, and all sorts of other details important to a. Appalachian trail guidebook downloadable pdf produced by the. Appalachian trail data book 2020 appalachian trail. Thru hikers companion has been published by atc, data gathered by aldha. Sending healthy thoughts to all of you, our valued customers and hiking community. The simple answer is that the appalachian trail and the community that surrounds this famous footpath is a continuous work in progress. Thru hiker of 1980 weaves history, maintainers perspectives, accounts of several dozen thru hikers wellknown and obscure, and the hows of walking the a. Products a handbook for hiking the appalachian trail. Wall maps print out your favorite trail to 6 feet high. Usually, it takes people around 6 months to finish it. While you dont need to carry paper maps anymore to follow the trail, its useful to carry information about the location of road intersections, town resupply options, shuttle drivers, and off trail lodging.
Its aim is to assist you in determining your location and surrounding features, and to locate nearby resupply options and other needed services. Vision and resiliency appalachian trail conservancy. A typical thruhiker takes 5 to 7 months to hike the entire a. Completing the entire 2,190 miles of the appalachian trail a. Thruhiker of 1980 weaves history, maintainers perspectives, accounts of several dozen thruhikers wellknown and obscure, and the hows of walking the a.
Whiteblaze pages is designed for easy use by all variety of hikers. Appalachian trail data book 2020 the bible for serious at hikers. Rediscovering america on the appalachian trail official guides to the appalachian trail ford ranger pickups 1993 thru 2011. As we continue down the rabbithole of the technological age, guide books are. Trail journals unites hiking journal writers and the family, friends, and hikers who follow them. Those who are familiar with the appalachian trail sense intuitively that a journey along its length kindles spiritual awakening. Each year, it is estimated that more than 2,000 people set out to thruhike the appalachian trail, yet seven in ten ultimately fall short of their goal. For many years the best guidebook for thru hikers was wingfoots the thru. It is an arduous but rewarding journey that will lead you across 14 different states. Aldha thruhikers companion appalachian long distance. Best appalachian trail books meet your next favorite book.
After deciding when and where to begin and then registering your thru hike, you. Encompassing thousands of journal entries and photographs from the appalachian trail to the pacific crest trail, ongoing hikes to excursions from the 1990s trail journals chronicles millions of miles of hiking on 100plus long distance trails thousands of hikers. Compared to trails in higher elevation mountain ranges, many falsely assume the at to be relatively flat. But maybe you hiked the trail in 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019 and would like a momento of your hike. The appalachian trail is a registered national scenic trail. Before you buy any books, download this guide as it answers many questions. Pdf download appalachian trail thruhikers companion2010 appalachian long distance hikers. Youll see both used on trail by a few people, but one unofficial guidebook is farandaway the most popular, awols famous the at guide. We release an new guidebook each and every year to ensure you have the most up to date guidebook possible. How to hike the appalachian trail the definitive guide. New appalachian trail statistics, maps, guidebooks, and more. Mileages, landmarks, facilities, resupply data, and essential trail information for the entire pacific crest trail, from mexico to canada voices from the appalachian coalfields appalachian writing. What its like for 2020 thruhikers canceling their plans because of covid19 mar 19th. Given the countless number of howto books and websites offering information about logistics, gear, and endurance training, one would think that more people would finish this 2,200 mile trek.
Each map is focused on the appalachian trail and overlaps with the neighboring maps. The 10 best appalachian trail books for hikers section. At thru hikers staying at amc facilities are offered amc member rates. The appalachian trail conservancy even offers a couple of popular options on their website, including appalachian trail data book and appalachian trail thruhikers companion. Home appalachian trail at continental divide trail cdt pacific crest trail pct. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion, the official guidebook of the appalachian trail. New appalachian trail statistics, maps, guidebooks, and. How to hike the appalachian trail for beginners thinking about thruhiking the at. These are highquality, detailed elevation profiles, similar to the ones found on the official a. The number of times an at thruhiker would climb up mount everest. Postholer forum source for trail and site information or just talk about your favorite trail. This book put out by the appalachian long distance hikers assoc has a team of many volunteer field editors who compile and update the information for the appalachian trail. I aim to positively impact other people making every step on the trail count for something more than my own enjoyment. Read download the appalachian trail pdf pdf download.
Thruhikers companion has been published by atc, data gathered by aldha. Each year, thousands of hikers attempt a thru hike. The appalachian trail, commonly known by backpackers as the a. Appalachian trail backpacking packing list rei coop journal. The surround ing area and additional side trails are also included. Since most people reading this will know a great deal about the appalachian trail.
Lessons learned from an appalachian trail long distance hiker springboro public library. The appalachian trail databook for thru hikers 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. Sgt rocks 2008 appalachian trail journal appalachian trail map pdf since most people reading this will know a great deal about the appalachian trail. A comprehensive guide to plan and prepare for a successful thruhike is free on amazon kindle for the next few days. This effort was led by researchers from the university of vermont in partnership with the pennsylvania state university. Available as bound book, loose leaf pages, or in digital printable pdf form. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 201940% off.
Although oft en a thru hiker will leave an additional one, the offi cial shelter registers are the. The printable appalachian trail maps and segment guides are provided below as a free community service by trailsource. Each map is focused on the appalachian trail and overlaps with the neighboring maps, ideal for longdistance hikes and planning. It is a free online version of the popular hikers guide to the appalachian trail, appalachian trail. It contains a mountains worth of information and data on shelters, water sources, town services and other hiker oriented facilities along the 2,192. The appalachian trail data book and the appalachian trail thruhikers companion both include listings of directions and distances needed to go from roads crossing the at to groceries, supplies, lodging, restaurants and post offices. Appalachian trail data book, distances, elevation profiles, climate, resupply and more. Trailmaintaining clubs are listed throughout the book. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2019 by appalachian long distance. Download full at gps trail track in gpx fileformat rightclick saveas gps. Thruhiking the appalachian trail is one of the most adventurous things you can do in the u.
The amc operates eight backcountry huts which provide dinner, lodging, and breakfast during the summer and early fall season. For many years the best guidebook for thruhikers was wingfoots the thru hikers handbook. There are two halves to every appalachian trail experience. A typical thru hiker takes 5 to 7 months to hike the entire a. Thus, while study data are designed to be representative of thru hikers, thru hikers do not. You may use the addresses provided to contact the clubs with any comments, suggestions, or feedback. Reservations can be made through reserve america at 1.
Appalachian trail thru hikers companion 201940% off. Whiteblaze pages is designed for thru hikers, long distance hikers, and section hikers on the appalachian trail. Here you will find information regarding the trail and the culture that surrounds it, gear talk, thruhike preparation, hiking strategies, social etiquette, and much, much more. The appalachian trail data book and the appalachian trail thru hikers companion both include listings of directions and distances needed to go from roads crossing the at to groceries, supplies, lodging, restaurants and post offices. Use the interactive map below to explore the trail, find shelters, locate parking and more. Though grizzlies are not found here, the average thru hiker is likely to encounter a black bear at some point. Due to the safety concerns and closures caused by the covid19 outbreak, the atc has revised its policy for recognizing the 2020 class of a. The trail spreads between mount katahdin, maine and springer mountain, georgia. Appalachian trail data book section 1 springer mtn. Here are just a few new features in the book this year for 2020. Use bear lockers at shelters that provide them and a canister where its use is mandated. Sources differ on endtoend mileage, but the appalachian trail conservancy atc, the grassroots organization that manages the trail, lists the total as about 2,180 miles.
Funding for the survey was provided by the appalachian trail park office of the national park service and the. They provided a list of 327 thru hikers from their database of application forms submitted by all hikers who completing an at thruhike in 1997. Data n1,879 were collected from hikers along the entire length of the appalachian trail, a linear hiking trail stretching from georgia to maine in the u. Maps the official appalachian trail maps are essential hiking materials for both thru and section hikers. I discovered backpacking and this wonderful hiking community on the florida trail in 2015 and havent looked back since. The appalachian trail, given its everincreasing popularity over the past weeks, is no longer a viable space to practice.
The appalachian trail is the longest hikingonly footpath in the world, ranging from maine to georgia. Working lives appalachian trail thru hikers companion 2016 national geographic appalachian trail springer mountain to. The best defense against bears in camp is preparing and storing food properly. You can explore hundreds of locations along the trail including vistas, trailhead parking, overnight shelters, a. Each year, it is estimated that more than 2,000 people set out to thru hike the appalachian trail, yet seven in ten ultimately fall short of their goal. Thru hikers companion 2020 maps, mileages, and services along the trail condensed from the individual guide books for each state to make highlevel planning more affordable. Thruhikers companion 2020 maps, mileages, and services along the trail condensed from the individual guide books for each state to make highlevel planning more affordable.
Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2020 official maps by the discounted bundlewhole trail. In fact, over the course of the appalachian trails 2,189 miles, thruhikers gain and lose over 464,464 ft. Sep 11, 2017 the appalachian trail databook for thru hikers 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. The appalachian trail thruhikers companion is the only official atc guidebook for thruhikers, sectionhikers and dayhikers on the appalachian trail. Community, environment, and belief, susan power bratton addresses the spiritual dimensions of hiking the appalachian trail at. Appalachian trail shuttle providers listing and corresponding map. However, i suggest buying the actual book if hitting the trail. Every year, businesses close or emerge, fees change, town maps need revision, shelters are. For the first time, the book has elevation profiles. Trail and town guides to use while hiking the appalachian trail. If you dont want to use a canister for the whole trail. Flora and fauna information embedded directly into trail data where you may be encountering it. Download at gps shelter waypoints in gpx fileformat rightclick. Look over the online version, and use it as a quick reference.
Planning food and meals for a thruhike appalachian trail. Most thru hikers finish the appalachian trail in five to seven months, although record holders have completed it in under two. Trail maintaining clubs are listed throughout the book. The book reached atcs warehouse and harpers ferry visitor center yesterday. While you dont need to carry paper maps anymore to follow the trail, its useful to carry information about the location of road intersections, town resupply options, shuttle drivers, and offtrail lodging.
This source book is a compilation of data from a comprehensive user survey conducted on the appalachian national scenic trail a. The forums on whiteblaze will help answer specific questions or how to hike the appalachian trail. Provides tables of distances along the trail between landmarks, shelters, and roads. Appalachian trail thru hikers companion 2020 official maps by the discounted bundlewhole trail. Or, perhaps you would like to do some light planning while waiting on your preordered guidebook. Appalachian trail thru hikers companion 2019 paperback december 21, 2018. Whiteblaze how to hike the appalachian trail for beginners. 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. Appalachian trail data book 1993 appalachian trail data book. But since i am planning to add the benton mackaye trail as a portion of my thruhike, i thought that this could be a good time to introduce the. Equipmentmakers tollfree numbers, post office hours, much more included. 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. Appalachian long distance hikers association publisher. The appalachian mountain club amc was founded in 1876, and we promote the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the mountains, forests.
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