Appalachian trail

A few years ago I illustrated my first Appalachian Trail map…..but I really wanted to make some tweaks and re-release it, and this was the perfect collection to do that in!🌲 There are two new versions with different font/style, with a light and dark version. The first version was a top seller in the print shop and at local shows for me for a while, which is super fun! We live very close to the start of the Appalachian Trail and we hike parts of the trail often, so it holds a special place…

Get started with section hiking the Appalachian Trail using our comprehensive guide, perfect for beginners and seasoned hikers alike.

When I announced my plan of hiking the Appalachian Trail alone as a solo, single, 23-year-old woman, everyone wanted to tell me what to do and what not to do. But there were some things that either no one ever mentioned, or they completely led me astray! Here are some things I found out on my long distance hike.

Trail to Bearfence Mountain in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

We asked thru-hikers to rate their favorite sections of the Appalachian Trail so that you can skip straight to the good stuff.

How do you thru-hike the Appalachian Trail? This detailed guide will help you prepare, plan, and successfully complete the 2,194.3-mile backpacking journey.

Start your hike on the Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain in North Georgia, and discover the natural wonders of the wilderness over three major peaks.

Taking in the views from McAfee Knob, the most photographed spot on the Appalachian Trail. This hike definitely lives up to the hype. 🥾 Shoutout to @girlswhohikevirginia, the largest hiking group and community for women+ in Virginia for hosting this hike with me! You can find more information about this hike on @alltrails by searching “McAfee Knob via Appalachian Trail”. P.S. there’s a link in my bio has a discount on AllTrails+. As always, a reminder to leave no trace while you hike! 🌎…

Itching to conquer the AT, but don’t want to commit to all 2,190 miles of it? Lucky for us, it’s right here, in our own backyard.

The Appalachian Trail twists and turns for 2,190 miles through 14 states from Georgia to Maine. And it has become so popular that 3 million people a year step foot on it, in some form or another. But just how dangerous is hiking the Appalachian Trail, and what are those potential dangers? In this article

Hike the entire Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail is lined with charming mountain towns and villages, and these are some of our favorites!

~~Appalachian Trail Crosses over Jane Bald | on the border of North Carolina and Tennessee. view from Jane Bald, Roan Mountains in the first few weeks in June you are treated with the beautiful blooms of the Catwaba Rhododendrons | by rctfan2~~

The Appalachian Trail - a good warm up for the Pacific Crest Trail :)

Are you thinking about hiking the Appalachian Trail solo as a woman and everyone keeps asking, "Are you hiking alone?" I've been there. In this article we're talking about why you should hike solo and what it's really like for us ladies out on the trail.

While every section of the trail is wonderful, these sections really standout from the rest.The Great Smokey Mountains National ParkStates: Tennessee and North CarolinaMiles: 166 – 239This is the first of two national parks that The Appalachian Trail traverses through, the other being The Shenandoah National Park. The roughly 75 miles of the park takes a route that starts for northbound hikers at Fontana Dam, and ends before Interstate 40. Some of the top sights include the Shuckstack Fire…

How much does it cost to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail? About $3000, plus another $1000 for gear. In this article, I'll tell you how to budget for your hike, money saving tricks, and where to get the cheapest gear.

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Hiking the Appalachian Trail can be done in about 5 million steps. Here's how long the trail is in miles and how many months it would take to hike.