Plan a Hike

Different hikes require planning for different contingencies, but there are some basic issues all A.T. hikers should keep in mind as they prepare for the Trail:

› Getting to the Trail
› Follow the Blazes
› Clothing & Gear
› Food, Water & Sanitation
› Hiking with Dogs
› Weather
› Health & Safety
› Hunting and the A.T.
› Camping & Shelters
› Regulations & Permits
› Leave No Trace
› FAQ

Some of the information here is adapted from the booklet Step by Step: An Introduction to Walking the Appalachian Trail (PDF).  

If you would like a printed copy of the Step by Step booklet sent to you through the mail, please Contact Us.  Please be sure to include your mailing address, and let us know if you are planning a long-distance/thru-hike -- we'll include extra info helpful in planning longer duration hikes.