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ELEVATED FIRE DANGER ON A.T.
Elevated fire danger in Mid-Atlantic states. Hikers are asked to avoid using ground fire, even in fire rings, and rely on camp stoves for cooking. Hikers are asked to report any large smoke columns or unattended fires. See our News page for more info. More »
Footpath for the People
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,181-mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by private citizens, and completed in 1937, today the trail is managed by the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, numerous state agencies and thousands of volunteers.
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Trail Safety
The freedom to enjoy the Appalachian Trail comes with the responsibility to be informed, prepared, and alert to our surroundings. Here are some tips.
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Official Appalachian Trail Brochure Map
Download the official brochure map for the Appalachian Trail.
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Trail to Every Classroom
The Trail to Every Classroom (TTEC) is a professional place-based development series for educators to show how the trail can be used as a classroom.
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Did You Know?
Volunteers monitor and maintain the Trail and its shelters and help with operations at headquarters. There are thirty volunteer trail-maintaing clubs associated with the Appalachian Trail.