Check out nearly 100 different books and guides written about the appalachian trail. Of course there are numerous websites sp being one of them. First completed in 1937, todays appalachian trail a. Download at gps shelter waypoints in gpx fileformat rightclick. The at hiker app for iphone, which ive been working on like a madman since the end of the summer, is. When it comes to appalachian trail guidebooks, there are really only two options. This tool negates hours of effort in creating an accurate plan. Thruhiking the appalachian trail is one of the most adventurous things you can do in the u. Appalachian trail backpacking packing list rei coop journal. Appalachian trail data book section 1 springer mtn postholer. Appalachian trail data book 2015 eastern mountain sports. The information was pieced together from various sources, including the 2004 editions of the a. The appalachian trail thruhikers companion is the only official atc guidebook for thruhikers, sectionhikers and dayhikers on the appalachian trail.
David miller is also known for writing the widely used guide to thru hiking. How to section hike the appalachian trail jeff ryan. Best appalachian trail books the best books about the appalachian trail. For 2020, the length of the appalachian trail from. 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. Precip is not snow, swe is snow water equivalence in inches. This chart is a result of my own frustrating efforts to locate a onestopshop of sorts for basic info on the appalachain trail. Its an honorable goal, one that we here at the active times respect greatly. Snow conditions get the lastest snow conditions for your favorite trail. But before you even think about investing in a pair of hiking boots, there are many, many factors to be considered. Usually, it takes people around 6 months to finish it. Appalachian trail data book 2020 the bible for serious at hikers. What was cool about it is you could mark any startstop point with an x and it. This year, 2015, according to the appalachian trail.
Consolidating all of the information from the 11 a. I am looking for nothing like a story book of experiences, i want to make my own. The at data book is a planning tool that provides great baseline info for planning your hikes it consenses the trail data from all eleven official trail guides into one book but doesnt go into the level of detail the at guide does, which makes the at guide my preferred resource of the two. The trail was conceived by benton mackaye, a forester who wrote his original plancalled an appalachian trail, a project in regional planning shortly after the death of his wife in 1921. Appalachian trail, apps, hiking apps, iphone apps, through hiking, thruhikers, trail guides.
It is an arduous but rewarding journey that will lead you across 14 different states. Note this is about the hiking trail not appalachia in general. Min temp is minimum average low and high temp is maximum average high in section. 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. Appalachian trail mileage chart a little wanderlust. This program calculates the approximate walking distance in miles between two points along the appalachian trail. The appalachian trail database the atdb is a geographical dictionary collecting trail mileage, position, and elevation for over 500 at waypoints, inlcuding. The appalachian trail conservancy publishes an annually updated guide to the entire trail. Packaged in a resealable plastic bag, these guides allow you to choose whether to take a guide book or maps, or both, on the trailmaps being an essential safety tool. How to hike the appalachian trail the definitive guide. Feb 09, 2020 thruhiking the appalachian trail is one of the most adventurous things you can do in the u. Available as bound book, loose leaf pages, or in digital printable pdf form. Our premium printed topographic maps and matching app for a once in a lifetime.
Check back in november, when the cover image also will be available. Jan 19, 2015 when it comes to appalachian trail guidebooks, there are really only two options. Packaged in a resealable plastic bag, these guides allow you to choose whether to take a guide book or maps, or both, on the trail maps being an essential safety tool. Or, perhaps you would like to do some light planning while waiting on your preordered guidebook. Appalachian trail data book, distances, elevation profiles, climate, resupply and more. Americas original longdistance trail has captured the imagination of lugsoled adventurers for decades. This pocketsized, paperback handbook is a consolidation of the basic information from all 11 official appalachian trail guidebooks, into a lightweight table of. The data book has a gorgeous cover according to laurie who, in addition to her acute eye for aesthetics is a ninja with a chainsaw. Karel sabbe smashes appalachian trail record by 4 days.
Appalachian trail topographic map guides trail maps. Daniel chazin, an attorney and longtime volunteereditor with the new yorknew jersey trail conference, has been the editor of the annual a. The trail continues southwest to monson, eventually crossing the kennebec river, at about the maine halfway point. The 10 best appalachian trail books for hikers section.
Tales from the appalachian trail history smithsonian. Adjusting your plan, lengthing or shorting, is absolutely painless. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Guide, which is updated each year for both northbound and southbound. Appalachian trail data book 2020 42 edition paperback. 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. Of course, theres another trail reroute in va for 2015, so this will be a little off, but if youre a numberschartsexcel junkie its still a great way to plan your trips. These distances are based on the appalachian trail data book for 2020, a publication of the appalachian trail conservancy, all rights. Membership benefits include an oversized appalachian trail strip map, four issues of a. Maine 281 miles the northern terminus of the appalachian trail is katahdin, 5,267 ft. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. But maybe you hiked the trail in 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019 and would like a momento of your hike. The at guide vs appalachian trail thruhikers companion.
Appalachian trail data book 2019 by daniel chazin, paperback. For 2098, the length of the appalachian trail from. Data book is now available even though the website link says back orders accepted. If you need help determining which guide set or map covers the area you want to visit, check out this handy pdf guide to the atcs official a. For 2020, the length of the appalachian trail from maine to georgia or vice versa is officially 2,193. How to section hike the appalachian trail jeff ryan, author. While both guides will get you from springer to katahdin or katahdin to springer, there. Though grizzlies are not found here, the average thru hiker is likely to encounter a black bear at some point. In addition to codes for lodging, food, water, and other essentials, the data book is keyed to both the individual guidebook sections and to the separate maps.
Appalachian trail data book 2020 appalachian trail. 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. We release an new guidebook each and every year to ensure you have the most up to date guidebook possible. Simply choose a selection from each of the list boxes below, then click on the submit button.
It is divided according to the guidebook volumes and updated each december to account for trail relocations, new or removed shelters, and other changes. Thruhikers companion appalachian long distance hikers. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Mar 23, 2015 the story also gives the reader a sense of what to expect when preparing to tackle the appalachian trail, ranging from gear choices to the trail community and the rituals of trail life. Whiteblaze thru hike planning spreadsheet, 15 mile plan. At 2,178 miles, the appalachian trail is the nations longest marked footpath. The appalachian trail conservancys 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. It contains a mountains worth of information and data on shelters, water sources, town services and other hiker oriented facilities along the 2,192. So, youve decided you want to hike the appalachian trail all 2,200 miles of it. Extending along the crest of the appalachian mountains, this famous trail passes through some of the most scenic. Flora and fauna information embedded directly into trail data where you may be.
Guthooks guide to the appalachian trail guthook hikes. This year, 2015, according to the appalachian trail conservancy atc data book, the at is 2,189. What im looking for is the most detailed book on how to find water on the at, food, shelter, where the road meets the trail, and most importantly, have all the trails in it. Data and schedules at thru hike planning spreadsheet, 15 mile plan. If you dont want to use a canister for the whole trail. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the. What are they, should you sleep in shelter or tent, how far apart are they, amenities, reservations, etiquette, a note on mice and a lot more. The approximate length of the appalachian trail in miles. Aug 29, 2018 belgian dentist karel sabbe topped joe stringbean mcconaughys overall time on the appalachian trail and now holds the supported thruhike record. Mackayes idea detailed a grand trail that would connect a series of farms and wilderness workstudy camps for citydwellers along the appalachian mountains from the highest point in the north mt. The product of a unique publicprivate partnership, the trail was formally proposed in 1921 by boston planner, benton mckaye. The trail spreads between mount katahdin, maine and springer mountain, georgia. The appalachian trail at hike planner is designed to help you dynamically create a realistic hiking plan. The appalachian trail the trail, the at is a national scenic trail following the crest of the appalachian mountains over 2000 miles from springer mt in georgia to mt katahdin in central maine.
Dft is straight line distance from trail departure point. Appalachian trail data book section 1 springer mtn. 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. Starting at springer mountain in georgia, it crosses 14 states, six national parks and eight national forests on. Journeys our member magazine, discounts at the ultimate appalachian trail store, volunteer opportunities and invitations to. Download full at gps trail track in gpx fileformat rightclick saveas gps. Many mountains later, and after passing through the famed mahoosuc and grafton notches, the trail enters new hampshire.
I only uploaded the southern half of the at from springer to harpers ferry hope to get it updated with the 2015 mileages all the way to katahdin soon. To help you better understand what it actually takes to conquer the at and everything else youll need. The construction of a pedestrian bridge and expanded parking area will greatly improve visitor safety at the trailhead to mcafee knob, one of the most popular locations on the appalachian trail. A list of all appalachian trail shelters, an interactive map, gps coordinates, mile markers for thruhikers, distance from the trail.
Use bear lockers at shelters that provide them and a canister where its use is mandated. The slender and arid data book lists, to the nearest tenth of a mile, the locations of shelters. Does not account for heat waves or cold spells, may alter temp by 1015 or more. Appalachian trail data book 2019 for 2098, the length of the appalachian trail from maine to georgia or vice versa is officially yet to be determined. Data book published for over 25 years by the atc the data book is a consolidation of the most basic guidebook information into a lightweight table of distances between major appalachian trail shelters, roadcrossings, and featuresdivided according to the guidebook volumes and updated each december to account for trail relocations, new or. Almost 100 years ago, something extraordinary was happening in.
Trail shelters, post offices, features, and hostels hikers can use the database as an aid for detailed planning of at section and thru hikes or simply to browse appalachian trail features. The best defense against bears in camp is preparing and storing food properly. Provides tables of distances along the trail between landmarks, shelters, and roads. Last year i found an excel spreadsheet that listed the mileage for all trailheads, towns, road crossings, shelters, campsites, water points you get the picture on the at. Sabbe began his at attempt on july 18, heading north from springer mountain in georgia. Appalachian trail data book 2020 independent publishers group. I used both of these guides along the trail, as i used awols guide and my hiking partner used the companion. Top 10 things to take with you on the appalachian trail. A 2,160mile expedition for charity on the appalachian trail author. Another great book to buy, esp if you just want the info in a quick and dirty form, you dont need to know where all the ayce buffets are. Thruhikers companion data book and thruhikers companion, the online companion, and jack tarlins excellent resupply article on. The appalachian trail data book is essential for a. The northern terminus of the appalachian trail is katahdin, 5,267 ft.
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