Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail · CT, GA, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV · nps.gov page

Silhouette of a man with backpack standing on McAfee Knob at sunset with mountains in the distance.
McAfee Knob is one of the most popular locations along the A.T. to take photographs.Photo: Photo Credit: ATC/Benjamin Hays

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.

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The Appalachian Trail runs across a mountain ridge line with views to the horizon of mountain range.
Crossing into thirteen states, hikers experience a variety of scenery along the way.Photo: Photo Credit: ATC
A white blaze marks a tree in the foreground, with a man and child walking away on the wooded trail.
The white blaze marks the Appalachian Trail as a way for hikers to identify the route.Photo: Photo Credit: ATC/Matthew Davis
A snowy winter view from the A.T. overlooking snowy mountains and clouds in the distance.
Hikers can experience many seasons along the A.T. all year round. It is important to be prepared.Photo: Photo Credit: ATC/Greg Walter

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.