Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Designation: National Scenic Trail
Location: Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia
📘 Park Overview
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by private citizens, and completed in 1937, today the trail is managed by the National Park Service, US Forest Service, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, numerous state agencies and thousands of volunteers.
🌤 Weather Information
It is your responsibility to be prepared for all weather conditions, including extreme and unexpected weather changes year-round. As the trail runs from Georgia to Maine there will be different weather conditions depending on your location. For weather along specific sections of the trail and at specific shelters, please refer to: http://www.atweather.org/
🚗 Directions
There are many points of access along the Appalachian Trail, whether it is by car, train, bus or plane. For more detailed directions, please refer to the "Directions" section of our park webpage.
Images
McAfee Knob is one of the most popular locations along the A.T. to take photographs.
Credit: Photo Credit: ATC/Benjamin Hays
Crossing into thirteen states, hikers experience a variety of scenery along the way.
Credit: Photo Credit: ATC
The white blaze marks the Appalachian Trail as a way for hikers to identify the route.
Credit: Photo Credit: ATC/Matthew Davis
The Appalachian Trail is maintained largely by volunteers.
Credit: Photo Credit: Maine Appalachian Trail Club
Hikers can experience many seasons along the A.T. all year round. It is important to be prepared.
Credit: Photo Credit: ATC/Greg Walter
McAfee Knob is one of the most popular locations along the A.T. to take photographs.
Credit: Photo Credit: ATC/Benjamin Hays
Crossing into thirteen states, hikers experience a variety of scenery along the way.
Credit: Photo Credit: ATC
The white blaze marks the Appalachian Trail as a way for hikers to identify the route.
Credit: Photo Credit: ATC/Matthew Davis
The Appalachian Trail is maintained largely by volunteers.
Credit: Photo Credit: Maine Appalachian Trail Club
Hikers can experience many seasons along the A.T. all year round. It is important to be prepared.
Credit: Photo Credit: ATC/Greg Walter
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Entrance Fees
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Entrance Passes
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Friday, May 29
Sunny
High: 82.4°F | Low: 51.8°F
Humidity: 49%
Wind: 11.4 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 8.3
Sunrise: 05:39 AM
Sunset: 08:27 PM
Moon: Full Moon (99%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 57.4°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, May 30
Sunny
High: 63.8°F | Low: 45.7°F
Humidity: 55%
Wind: 17.9 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 7.8
Sunrise: 05:38 AM
Sunset: 08:27 PM
Moon: Full Moon (100%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 48.6°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Sunday, May 31
Sunny
High: 70.3°F | Low: 42.2°F
Humidity: 64%
Wind: 8.9 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 8.2
Sunrise: 05:38 AM
Sunset: 08:28 PM
Moon: Full Moon (99%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 49.3°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
Appalachian Trail Park Office
P.O. Box 50
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
🏤 Mailing Address:
Appalachian Trail Park Office
P.O. Box 50
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
📞 Voice Phone: 3045356278
✉️ Email: 0@0