What is the history of the Appalachian Trail?

Our History. Just like the Appalachian Trail, our history is long. But throughout the years, the heart of our organization has remained the same: to protect and manage a 2,190-mile long footpath. A.T. read more

Our History. Just like the Appalachian Trail, our history is long. But throughout the years, the heart of our organization has remained the same: to protect and manage a 2,190-mile long footpath. read more

Running from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine, the Appalachian Trail follows the Appalachian mountain range through 14 states, including all but three of the original 13 colonies. read more

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is the nation's longest "marked footpath," stretching approximately 2,178 miles (the exact figure fluctuates) from the summit of Springer Mountain in Georgia to the top of Mount Katahdin in Maine. read more