Appalachian
National Scenic Trail
- CONTACT FOR VISITOR INFORMATION
- Appalachian Trail Conference
PO Box 807
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-0807
Telephone: 304-535-6331
www.appalachiantrail.org
- CONTACT FOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE OFFICE
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail NPS Park Office
Harpers Ferry Center
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
Telephone: 304-535-6278
- SADDLEBACK MOUNTAIN
- Several documents are available related to the NPS acquisition of lands on Saddleback Mountain in Franklin County, Maine.
- Environmental Assessment
- Summary Report for the Environmental Assessment
- Finding of No Significant Impact and Decision Document
- PERMITS, FEES & LIMITATIONS
- Permits are not required to walk the Trail, but overnight camping permits are necessary in
Shenandoah National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Baxter State Park in Maine. Vehicles and pack animals are prohibited.
- ACCESSIBILITY
- There are no specific access provisions except at developed park sites, but the Trail has been hiked by the blind, persons on crutches and other persons with disabilities.
- CAMPING & LODGING
- Three-sided shelters are provided every 10 to 12 miles (16.1 to 19.3 km). There are numerous camp sites near or between shelter sites with fees at some mid-Atlantic and Northeast sites. Lodges are in the white Mountains and some other areas. Hostels and other overnight accommodations are in nearby towns. Conference guidebooks describe accommodations.
- FOOD & SUPPLIES
- Stores are in nearby towns. Long-distance hikers often mail food and resupply packages to post offices.
- FIRST AID/HOSPITAL
- Medical services are available in larger towns near the Trail.
Last Updated:Wednesday, 22-Dec-2004 10:16:46 Eastern Standard Time
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