Appalachian National Scenic Trail

About Appalachian National Scenic Trail

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.

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How to Get There

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.

Facilities at Appalachian National Scenic Trail

This recreation area contains 3 facilities — campgrounds, trailheads, and visitor centers.

• Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Monson Visitor Center — Visitor Center
• Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Damascus Trail Center — Visitor Center
• Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Harper's Ferry Visitor Center — Facility

Plan Your Visit to Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Heading to Appalachian National Scenic Trail? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)