Appalachian trail data book the appalachian trail a. Each year, it is estimated that more than 2,000 people set out to thruhike the appalachian trail, yet seven in ten ultimately fall short of their goal. Appalachian trail data book 2020 appalachian trail conservancy. Each year, thousands attempt to hike the entire trail. Postholer forum source for trail and site information or just talk about your favorite trail. Sep 11, 2017 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. Or, perhaps you would like to do some light planning while waiting on your preordered guidebook. The trail is about 2,200 miles 3,500 km long, though the exact length changes over time as parts are rerouted or modified. 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 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. I have the data book, companion, and nynj guidebook at home planning my 09 thruhike but had not checked them for this yet.
The psychological and emotional guide to successfully thruhiking the appalachian trail each year, it is estimated that more than 2,000 people set out to thruhike the appalachian trail, yet seven in ten ultimately fall short of their goal. And youre struggling to find uptodate information regarding this trail you did not come here in vain. His white beard clashed with his youthful eyes, his soft, round stomach opposed his rectangular racksolid calves, and his welcoming smile. For its entire length in georgia, it cuts through the chattahoochee national forest. In the spring of 2015, warren started the appalachian trail in georgia. For more information see the update description at the bottom of this page. Appalachian trail data book 2015 eastern mountain sports. Ill selectively print the data pagelike pieces of that includedembedded in the pdf and carry those in hard copy i bought but dont like the format of the current 2009 official data book. The appalachian trail conservancy originally, appalachian trail conference and the national park service oversee the entire length of the appalachian national scenic trail via memoranda of understanding with other public agencies through whose land the trail runs, including the u. For each, elevation and the total trail mileage is provided.
Yup, ill be carrying the thruhikers companion in pdf form on my cell phone. The book has an incomparable format that integrates trail data with an elevation profile map. I never had any problems making calls from any of the small towns along the way, though. With the entire at profiled, we can look at an elevation plot of the trail below. Guide is the premier full trail guidebook for the appalachian trail. Provides highly detailed digital topographic maps for the appalachian trail, comparable to 1. Like others have said, reception on the trail itself was pretty spotty, but my phone was on airplane mode 99% of the time, so it didnt really bother me.
New appalachian trail statistics, maps, guidebooks, and more. It is marked by iconic white blazes one about every 70 feet. Maps and tracks for the entire appalachian trail gaia gps. Appalachian trail needs sciencebased design virginia. Mar 08, 2012 2012 appalachian trail data book and 2012 thruhikers companion updated every year, these two references are once again fresh for the planning. Includes national, state and local parks, forests, recreational and wildlife area boundaries. Welcome to hikerbox, home of the databook, an online database containing appalachian trail data and elevation maps for long distance hikes, weekend hikes and hiking enthusiasts. General maps and information concerning regional access can be found on the state and national park and forest sites below. Snow conditions get the lastest snow conditions for your favorite trail. As we continue down the rabbithole of the technological age, guide books are. The appalachian trail is managed by the national park service in collaboration with other federal and state land management agencies through a unique partnership with the appalachian trail conservancy and 30 appalachian trail clubs.
Apr 21, 2003 alongside a tent, sleeping bag and other standard camping essentials, bailey loaded up a pda on which were stored his trail data book, 23 novels and his whole journal from his 1998 hike of the. According to topofusion, the trail has over 600,000 feet of climbing. The hiker yearbook reconnecting hikers after the trail. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author.
Daniel chazin, an attorney and longtime volunteereditor with the new yorknew jersey trail conference, has been the editor of the annual a. Download a full dataset of maps and tracks for the appalachian trail on. This effort was led by researchers from the university of vermont in partnership with the pennsylvania state university. The appalachian trail conservancy has published 11 guidebooks that describe all the details of the trail and contain relevant trail maps. A friend and i are going in north nj this weekend, plan to stay at wawayanda tonight and wildcat tomorrow. The psychological and emotional guide to successfully thruhiking the appalachian trail. For 2098, the length of the appalachian trail from. The appalachian trail database the atdb is a geographical dictionary collecting trail mileage, position, and elevation for over 500 at waypoints, inlcuding. The appalachian national scenic trail is the longest hikingonly footpath in the world, measuring roughly 2,190 miles in length. I dont want to upset any antifire fanatics here, so please dont flame me no pun intended. Guide is the premier fulltrail guidebook for the appalachian trail. Given the countless number of howto books and websites offering information about logistics, gear, and endurance training, one would think that more people would finish this 2,200 mile trek.
This source book is a compilation of data from a comprehensive user survey conducted on the appalachian national scenic trail a. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Appalachian trail data book, distances, elevation profiles, climate, resupply and more. The appalachian trail affectionately referred to as the at first opened as a continuous trail in 1937. Ive finally gotten my old pda phone replaced with a fairly good one, although only a small screen. It contains a mountains worth of information and data on shelters, water sources, town services and other hiker oriented facilities along the 2,192. Flora and fauna information embedded directly into trail data where you may be. Appalachian trail braces for increasing number of hikers. Also, there are many other sites throughout the length of the trail where campfires are banned. The trail travels through fourteen states along the crests and valleys of the appalachian mountain range, from its southern terminus at springer mountain, georgia, to the northern terminus at katahdin, maine. But with the additional chip i have for it and others are easily available if i need larger i can hold a lot of data on it 1 is the data book available for download. Rethinking life on the appalachian trail is a memoir of my thruhike of the at. The actual length changes from year to year as the trail shifts and detours are added or removed. Virginias appalachian trail virginia is for lovers.
The appalachian national scenic trail, generally known as the appalachian trail or simply the a. Current members can access the companion in pdf on the members only page. Im stuck with it, so no suggestions for replacement. His white beard clashed with his youthful eyes, his soft, round stomach opposed his rectangular racksolid calves, and his welcoming smile conflicted with his focused gaze. This year, 2015, according to the appalachian trail conservancy atc data book, the at is 2,189. Good preparation is often the key to whether they become part of the 2528 percent who make it. Whether youre relaxing on the beach or soaring high in the air, your mind and spirit can trek the appalachian trail.
Appalachian trail data book section 1 springer mtn. Wall maps print out your favorite trail to 6 feet high. There are approximately 2500 landmarks such as mountaintops, valleys, shelters and water sources. Best appalachian trail books meet your next favorite book. The 10 best appalachian trail books for hikers section. Also, you should purchase the appalachian trail data book. Products a handbook for hiking the appalachian trail.
For example, the outdoor club at virginia tech maintains 30 miles of the appalachian trail. For more information, please refer to our operating hours and seasons. Your book will include nearly 1,900 quality headshots of fellow hikers, profiles of unique hikers, trail angels, a. Just keep reading, and you will find the ultimate at trail guide. For 2020, the length of the appalachian trail from. Skylar hikes the appalachian trail is an adventure book for kids inspired by granddaughter, skylar. 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. Contains a fully routable trail from beginning to end, plus basic road coverage available as a reference. Alongside a tent, sleeping bag and other standard camping essentials, bailey loaded up a pda on which were stored his trail data book, 23 novels and his whole journal from his 1998 hike of the. Benton mackaye, a regional planner for massachusetts, is credited with spearheading the effort to build the appalachian trail when he published an article in 1921 promoting its creation. For 2018, the length of the appalachian trail from maine to georgia or vice versa is 2,190.
Each year, more than 2,500 men, women and, occasionally, children set out to hike the more than 2,189 miles of the appalachian trail from georgia to maine or vice versa. Another great book to buy, esp if you just want the info in a quick and dirty form, you dont need to know where all the ayce buffets are. But maybe you hiked the trail in 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019 and would like a momento of your hike. It doesnt matter whether youre a beginner or an experienced hiker, this guidebook is for you. Even if youve downloaded maps to your smartphone, its a good idea to bring along an additional waterproof map. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. The northern terminus at mount katahdin in maine is within baxter state park, which may be closed in winter months. The guide is also available in pdf form, so carrying the digital copy is an option. The approximate length of the appalachian trail in miles. The appalachian trail conservancy s 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. Conceived in 1921 and first completed in 1937, it traverses the wild, scenic, wooded, pastoral, and culturally significant lands of the appalachian mountains. Given the countless number of howto books and websites offering information about.
The appalachian trail is accessible from hundreds of roadtrail heads strung from georgia to maine. Sync the folders to your gaia gps app or download in gpx or kml format to your desktop, and help aggregate data by becoming a contributor. This is referred to as the bible of the appalachian trail. Available as bound book, loose leaf pages, or in digital printable pdf form. The appalachian trail the trail, the at is a national scenic trail following the crest of the appalachian mountains over 2000 miles from springer mt in georgia to mt katahdin in central maine.
The appalachian trail proceeds northeastward from the peak of springer mountain. According to the appalachian trail conservancy, this portion of the a. This source book is a compilation of data from a comprehensive user survey conducted on the. Aldha thruhikers companion appalachian long distance. We release an new guidebook each and every year to ensure you have the most up to date guidebook possible. After analyzing their data, the team will devise a more specific plan to manage trail use and minimize damage. 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. An overview of the trail and surroundings is avaialable in this big map 1. The appalachian trail data book is essential for a. New appalachian trail statistics, maps, guidebooks, and. Using wilds influence as an indicator, ron tipton, the executive director of the appalachian trail conservancy, predicts a record number of hikers using the appalachian trail, to the tune of about 3 million pairs of boots. Google earth data for the appalachian trail adventures.
Have done countless hikes on the at in the smokies, a few in va, and a few in nj, ny. Appalachian trail guide appalachian trail faq appalachian trials. In general, the appalachian trail is open yearround. Forest service, national parks, national forests, the. Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website. The organized folders include official trail and waypoint data from the appalachian trail conservancy. Another great book to buy, esp if you just want the info in a. Appalachian trail thruhike planner by david lauterborn. Rediscovering america on the appalachian trail by bill bryson, awol on the appalachian trail by david m.
Virginia s southern end of the appalachian trail roanoke to pearisburg. Appalachian pages the gps data on this page was used to generate the profile water marks for the latest handbook on the at, the appalachian pages. The appalachian trail thruhikers companion is the only official atc guidebook for thruhikers, sectionhikers and dayhikers on the appalachian trail. The appalachian trail is accessible from hundreds of road trail heads strung from georgia to maine. It is 74 pages and includes every important waypoint from the series of the 11 official guidebooks. The product of a unique publicprivate partnership, the trail was formally proposed in 1921 by boston planner, benton mckaye. It begins in gilmer county and generally follows the southern boundary of union county and the southern and eastern border of towns county.