Appalachian Trail (AT) – Preview

DISTANCE : 2181 miles (3510 km)

START : Mt. Katahdin, Baxter State Park, ME

FINISH : Springer Mountain, GA

MAPS / INFO :

• AT Data Book – Information on distances, water sources and other hiking related landmarks.
• AT Companion Guide – Handy for resupply, transport and town information.
• AT Guide books/Maps – not really necessary for this extremely well marked trail. Nonetheless, useful for background information and to know where you are geographically speaking.
• Click here to see an overview map of the AT from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy website.

RESUPPLY :

• Loads of options. Don’t forsee having to carry more than 5 days food for any one stretch.

ROUTE / CONDITIONS :

• Well marked with white blazes from start to finish.
• Plan to begin during the autumn of 2012. Not ideal weather-wise, but will hopefully allow me to catch the best of the Fall colours. An additional bonus is that by mid-October, the trail should be far less crowded.