It is divided according to the guidebook volumes and updated each december to account for trail relocations, new or removed shelters, and other changes. 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. The appalachian trail data book is essential for a. Information presented on parking areas on the at was taken from 2015 gis data by the atc and nps and crossreferenced with awols 2016 a.
Appalachian trail guide to shenandoah national park by hedrick, john. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. For 2020, the length of the appalachian trail from maine to georgia or vice versa is officially 2,193. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion, the official guidebook of the.
The appalachian trail conservancy atc formerly appalachian trail conference is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of the appalachian trail, a route in the eastern united states that runs from maine to georgia. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Trail data book hiking the great smoky mountain national. When i was a through hiker, i carried three pieces of navigation information. The approximate length of the appalachian trail in miles. 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. 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. This year, 2015, according to the appalachian trail. How to hike the appalachian trail the definitive guide. But before you even think about investing in a pair of hiking boots, there are many, many factors to be considered.
May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Appalachian trail conservancy information services manager laurie potteiger who is now tied with julie judkins for my favorite person at the atc confirmed the newly updated exact mileage for the appalachian trail. Interesting in which one others have used and their recommendation. Aldha thruhikers companion appalachian long distance. Guide book, and tom dunigans appalachian trail shelters. Information presented on at shelters is crossreferenced between 2011 gis data sets by the appalachian trail conservancy atc and the national park service nps, awols 2016 a. Precip is not snow, swe is snow water equivalence in inches. Appalachian trail guide to maryland and northern virginia. Hikers lay out their pads and sleeping bags like sardines in a line next to one another on the floor. So, youve decided you want to hike the appalachian trail all 2,200 miles of it.
These distances are based on the appalachian trail data book for 2020, a publication of the appalachian trail conservancy, all rights. If your planning a thru hike of the at you should check out the following books to help plan your hike, appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2018 and appalachian trail data book 2017. 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 databook for thruhikers and section hikers is here is the home of the databook, a development to create a web based. Data provided by whiteblaze, appalachian trail conservancy, tnlandforums. The archive can be searched by date, trail name, first name, andor last name. Also, you should purchase the appalachian trail data book.
We release an new guidebook each and every year to ensure you have the most up to date guidebook possible. For additional information, visit the website for the appalachian trail conservancy at legacy koppenhaver is the father of two. Most shelters are designed to sleep a capacity of 8 people though. The data book is divided according to the guidebook volumes and updated each year to account for relocations, new or removed shelters, and other changes. Appalachian trail conservancy is with judy minturn rowles and art candenquist. If the thru hikers handbook by bob mccaw is the one im thinking of it has a green outter cover correct. Dft is straight line distance from trail departure point. Appalachian trail data book 2020 independent publishers group. Instead of starting from the bottom of the trail, hikers are encouraged to start their thruhike somewhere in the middle. The appalachian trail conservancy s mission is to protect, manage, and advocate for the appalachian national scenic trail. Also, will the 2011 editions be out in time for me to get one before leaving march 1st.
One is looking at the stretch between waynesboro and front royal, va. To help you better understand what it actually takes to conquer the at and everything else youll need. The thruhiker’s companion by the appalachian trail conservancy and the a. Get your hands on the appalachian trail data book if you dont own it already. Updated by randy rowell elevation estimates provided by steve shuman. Or, perhaps you would like to do some light planning while waiting on your preordered guidebook.
Does not account for heat waves or cold spells, may alter temp by 1015 or more. Simply choose a selection from each of the list boxes below, then click on the submit button. Completing the entire 2,190 miles of the appalachian trail a. Hegins hiker encourages others to experience appalachian trail. 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.
There were thankfully no injuries, but the bridge will need extensive repairs before. Responding to covid19 appalachian trail conservancy. The appalachian trail conservancy atc has solid data regarding trailspecific climate trends based on modeling we completed with former board member lenny bernstein, a respected scientist and former member of the intergovernmental panel on climate change. Appalachian trail data book 2020 appalachian trail. Appalachian trail conservancy independent publishers group.
This is referred to as the bible of the appalachian trail. The appalachian trail conservancys mission is to protect, manage, and advocate for the appalachian national scenic trail. Search for a journal, create a journal, addedit an entry, configure your journal, email. How to section hike the appalachian trail jeff ryan. It is also keyed to maps from the official appalachian trail guide sets. This is the official guide to the 107 miles of the appalachian trail that bisect shenandoah national park the route of skyline drive, renowned for fall drives, was the original route of the a. Its an honorable goal, one that we here at the active times respect greatly. This program calculates the approximate walking distance in miles between two points along the appalachian trail. This map data is provided by johns hopkins university, which updates once daily. Min temp is minimum average low and high temp is maximum average high in section. Best section hike in massachusetts williamstown, ma to connecticut route 341 n to s 90. This book includes background information and trailroute descriptions for the. The national park services pdf version of the same strip map shown here, served from their own site.
A 2,160mile expedition for charity on the appalachian trail. I do like the fact that it has the elevation chart across. Download at gps shelter waypoints in gpx fileformat rightclick. The appalachian trail conservancy has been promoting a type of landscape conservation since its beginnings in 1925, but as we enter a new decade, one with accelerating challenges due to habitat loss, forest fragmentation, and yes, climate change, we must demand more from everyone who lives, works, and plays within this landscape, and especially.
View a map of reported covid19 cases in the counties through which the appalachian trail passes. Appalachian trail guide to central virginia by appalachian trail conservancy. I want to purchase the best one of these three books for my nobo thru hike. Appalachian trail data book section 1 springer mtn. According to the data provided by appalachian trail conservancy, the period between march 1 and april 1 is especially critical. As a way to prevent all of this, the organization is trying to promote alternatives. Appalachian trail data book 2020 appalachian trail conservancy. Thay will help you find places to get on and off the trail that enable shorter hikes. Download full at gps trail track in gpx fileformat rightclick saveas gps. A firsttimers ultimate guide to the appalachian trail.
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. It is based on arcgis so you can zoom, scroll, and swap layers to see several kinds of markers. Appalachian trail guide to maine edited by ray ronan. The appalachian trail conservancy website has a nice interactive trail map for. Daniel chazin, an attorney and longtime volunteereditor with the new yorknew jersey trail conference, has been the editor of the annual a. But maybe you hiked the trail in 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019 and would like a momento of your hike. The idea came from the appalachian trail data book, which is updated and published every year by the appalachian trail conservancy. It is 74 pages and includes every important waypoint from the series of the 11 official guidebooks.
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