Basic Information

Physical Address

Directions

Please refer to our Directions and Transportation page for more information.

Operating Hours & Seasons

In general, the Appalachian Trail is open year-round. For more information, please refer to our Operating Hours and Seasons.

Weather

Fees & Passes

While there are no entrance fee or permits required to walk on the Appalachian Trail, there are a few public lands the trail traverses which charge fees or require permits to park or to stay overnight in shelters or campsites. Please refer to our Fees and Passes page for more information.

Visitor Centers

Appalachian Trail Conservancy 

Learn about the Appalachian National Scenic Trail at one of three visitor centers operated by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, a non-profit organization. 

• Harpers Ferry Visitor Center 799 Washington Street, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 open Thur - Mon 9 - 5 and Tue - Wed 10 - 5 
• Damascus Trail Center 209 W. Laurel Ave, Damascus, VA 24236 open daily 10 -5 
• Monson Visitor Center 6 Tenney Hill, Monson, Maine 04464 open Thur - Mon 8 -11 and 1 -5 

Internet & Cellular Access

Internet & Cellular Access Details