Hiking Links
The Internet contains a wealth of information about hiking the Appalachian Trail. Here are a few of our favorite sites. Local Parks and Forests along the A.T. General interestAppalachian Long Distance Hikers Association (ALDHA)—Guide to services along the A.T. and more. The Appalachian Trail Home Page—The first A.T. Web site. Great Outdoor Recreation Pages (GORP)—Destinations: Appalachian Trail. Logue's A.T. Information—Information for backpackers and campers. Appalachian Trail Distance Calculator—Calculate walking distance in miles between two points along the A.T. (based on the A.T. Data Book) Appalachian Trail Database—Find mileage and information about the shelters along the A.T. Backpack Gear Test—Independent, comprehensive backpacking gear reviews and opportunities to become a gear tester. A.T. Museum—Dedicated to the A.T. and the people who built, support and enjoy the Trail. NH Outdoors —Features general information on outdoor recreation in New Hampshire. Thru-hikingAppalachian Long Distance Hikers Association (ALDHA) The Thru-hiking Papers—Practical, candid information and advice on virtually every aspect of thru-hiking. WhiteBlaze.net - Articles on preparing for a thru-hike Trailplace.com—Resources for long-distance hikers, including Thru-Hiker's Handbook and discussion forums AppalachianPages.com—Information for long-distance hikers, including the Trail guide Appalachian Pages, details on towns, and forum focused exclusively on the A.T. Discussion groups/forumsAppalachian Trail List (aka the AT-L)—E-mail discussion list on Backcountry.net. WhiteBlaze.net —Appalachian Trail Information site, including interactive forums for the thru-hiker, day hiker, or section hiker, photo gallery, links to journals, and more. Trail Forums —Long-distance hiking discussion forums. Hiking Forums —Covers general discussions about hiking, food, clothing and gear as well trail recommendations. Hiker journalsTrail Journals—Numerous A.T. journals (1998-present), with directory of hikers and photos. Andrea and Hank Southgate—2008 southbound thru-hikers and avid birders Marcia’s A.T. Journey—Video documenting 15-year section-hike ending in 2008 Ben and Lauren's Adventure—Stich and Figgy's 2007 Appalachian Trail Thru-hike. A.T. Thru-Hiker—2004 thru-hiker's journal; includes plant and animal sightings. Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike—Tony Pisarro's 2002 Flip-Flop thru-hike starting in Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Downunda on the A.T. 2002—Journal, photos, gear list, lots of fun facts. Dave's Outdoor Adventure—1994 and 2002 thru-hikes, with great photos, gear reviews, and journals. 5 Million Steps: Thru-Hiking the A.T. from Georgia to Maine—Follow Sneetch on her 2001 hike. GORP Thru-Hikers—Journals of A.T. thru-hikers (2000). All Things Trudge—Collected musings, advice, and photos from a 2000 flip-flop thru-hiker. Travels and Trails with Mara Factor ('99)—Journal, gear list and reviews. Then the Hail Came—George Steffanos' 1983 thru-hike. Onestep's Ultralight Backpacking Resource Educational resourcesLeave No Trace—A program to promote and inspire responsible outdoor recreation through education, research, and partnerships. Eastern Forest Partnership—Provides a focused and unified voice for increased federal investment in eastern forest conservation. Their core activity is joint federal advocacy in support of key federal conservation funding programs for eastern forests. Appalachian Trail Archaeological Project— A collaboration between the Department of Anthropology at American University, the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the Appalachian Trail Park Office, the Natural Bridge Appalachian Trial Club, and local community members. Floral Parade—Wildflowers along the A.T. Lamberton Middle School's Appalachian Trail—Experience the A.T. through this special project created by students in the hallways of Lamberton Middle School (Carlisle, Pennsylvania). Long Trail Bound Education Project—Hands-on-activities that will teach students about the mountain environment and at the same time prepare them for a day hike on the Long Trail (Vermont), from the Green Mountain Club. Mt. Moosilauke History—Provides a glimpse of the wealth of unique literary, geographical and historical information about Mt. Moosilauke (New Hampshire, at the western edge of the Whites) collected over the past 25 years. Nearby trails and hiking organizationsAmerican Hiking Society—National organization serving hikers and protecting the nation's hiking trails. Use the AHS Trail Finder to find trails nationwide. American Discovery Trail—The nation's first coast-to-coast, non-motorized, recreation trail. Benton MacKaye Trail Association—The Benton MacKaye Trail in North Georgia. Georgia Pinhoti Trail Association—The Georgia Pinhoti Trail System in northern Georgia will eventually connect the Alabama Pinhoti Trail to the A.T. via Benton MacKaye Trail. Georgia Trails—Information about Georgia's trails, with detailed descriptions and difficulty ratings. International Appalachian Trail—A trail from Abol Bridge (south of Baxter State Park in Maine) to Cap Gaspé in Quebec. HikingUpward.com– A community site for hikers, it incorporates hike descriptions, road maps, Google Earth maps, directions, elevation profiles, photos, and user ratings of difficulty, waterfalls, views, and camping for trails in Virginia and West Virginia. Keystone Trails Association—An alliance of organizations and individuals who share a common interest in hiking opportunities in Pennsylvania and neighboring states. Mason-Dixon Trail System—Connects the Appalachian Trail with the Brandywine Trail near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Pine Mountain Trail Association—A 23-mile footpath in west-central Georgia with side and loop trails to overlooks and waterfalls; highest elevation is 1,263'. A suggested alternative to the Georgia A.T. in winter and early spring. Randolph Mountain Club—Maintains trails, cabins and shelters in the northern White Mountains of New Hampshire.
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