The Appalachian Trail: A hiking paradise Posted on 3 June 2020 The Appalachian Trail is America’s longest footpath. It traverses 3,540km of trail, across 14 states, two national parks and eight national forests. From Georgia to Maine and over 5-7 months, hikers get to experience all kinds of terrain and climates. The Appalachian Trail takes hikers through mighty mountains and plush pastures. Wildlife encounters are not uncommon either. The trail was completed in 1937 and spans from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. The upkeep and conservation of the trail is done by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Around 3,500 people attempt the entire excursion annually but around 1 in 4 actually completes it, according to Lonely Planet. Those who are not unable to commit to the months long journey do opt to trek parts of the trail. Hikers seeking to complete the trail generally begin in March or April, finishing around six months later. The trail begins in Springer Mountain in northern Georgia and finishes at Mount Katahdin in Maine’s Baxter State Park. Baxter State Park closes on 15 October so one has to be done before then. It is possible to do the trail from Maine to Georgia too. View this post on Instagram Whether they are bathing in sunlight or taking shelter under the treetops, wildflowers compliment the #AppalachianTrail landscape as part of a huge natural garden! Each type of wildflower has distinct characteristics, such as the amount of sunlight they need or the colors of their delicate petals. Learn more about 10 Spring #AT wildflowers in our latest blog post! Link is in the bio. Do you have a favorite wildflower? If so, tell us what your favorite wildflower is! #wildflowerwednesday #ATwildflowers #WildEast #keepitwild #flowers #wildflowers #WildWednesday #meadows #forests #mountains #thegreatoutdoors #naturalbeauty #nature A post shared by Appalachian Trail Conservancy (@appalachiantrail) on Apr 29, 2020 at 12:50pm PDT View this post on Instagram “In wilderness, we find something far greater than ourselves.” – Carol Ruckdeschel Join @blueridgehikingco and Will Harlan, author of the award-winning biography “Untamed: The Wildest Woman in America and the Fight for Cumberland Island,” for today’s Armchair Adventure Book Club. Beginning at Noon EST, you can watch on our Facebook Page or join via Zoom. Link to the Zoom is in our bio! #reading #bookclub #books #armchairadventure #untamed #biography #autobiography #trails #nature #storytelling #landscapes #mountains A post shared by Appalachian Trail Conservancy (@appalachiantrail) on Apr 23, 2020 at 7:02am PDT View this post on Instagram Update: Excellent news— all public lands agencies, including the U.S. Forest Service, have now been added to the Great American Outdoors Act! Thank you to everyone who spoke up for the #AppalachianTrail and our public lands! More updates to come soon. Photo by: Brent McGuirt Photography A post shared by Appalachian Trail Conservancy (@appalachiantrail) on Mar 6, 2020 at 3:34pm PST View this post on Instagram #DYK that the ATC and its partners work together to protect thousands of acres that surround the #AppalachianTrail each year? In 2019 alone, ATC provided $500,000 in funding to assist in the protection of close to 57,000 acres in each region of the Trail. This translates into improved recreational access, protected wildlife habitat, and conserved forestland—which benefits all living things. Thank you to all organizations within the Appalachian Trail Landscape Partnership who work to protect the A.T. and its landscape! #WildEast Photo courtesy of John H. Loyne #AT #AT2020 #FindYourTrail #takeahike #ProtectYourTrail #hiking #backpacking #thruhike #thruhiking #camping #forest #wilderness #getoutside #wanderlust #exploremore #thegreatoutdoors #getoutdoors #letscamp #traillife #neverstopexploring #hikemoreworryless #keepitwild #wildernessculture #optoutside #trailkarma #epiclandscapes A post shared by Appalachian Trail Conservancy (@appalachiantrail) on Feb 22, 2020 at 7:01am PST View this post on Instagram #HappyHolidays from the ATC! We wish you peace, joy and happy trails in 2020! . Photo by Horizonline Pictures + + + + #AppalachianTrail #WildEast #AT #AT2019 #FindYourTrail #takeahike #ProtectYourTrail #hiking #backpacking #thruhike #thruhiking #camping #forest #wilderness #getoutside #wanderlust #exploremore #thegreatoutdoors #getoutdoors #letscamp #traillife #neverstopexploring #hikemoreworryless #keepitwild #wildernessculture #optoutside #trailkarma A post shared by Appalachian Trail Conservancy (@appalachiantrail) on Dec 25, 2019 at 6:00am PST View this post on Instagram Bald Mountain Pond in Maine features the rugged beauty that characterizes the #AppalachianTrail in Maine. By preserving this area, #yourATC and its partners at @trustforpublicland , @nationalparkservice , @conservationalliance , @goparks , @nationalparktrust @mefishwildlife and the @me_at_landtrust that ensure this important ecosystem and its A.T. landscape will benefit us all for years to come. Learn more about this project, the partners involved, and much more in our latest blog post — click our profile link or visit appalachiantrail.org/blog to check it out now! #protectyourtrail . Image 1 courtesy of @trustforpublicland & Jerry and Marcy Monkman/EcoPhotography. All other photos courtesy of @me_at_landtrust. A post shared by Appalachian Trail Conservancy (@appalachiantrail) on Dec 4, 2019 at 1:30pm PST View this post on Instagram National #TakeAHikeDay is this Sunday! Have you planned your #AppalachianTrail hike yet? Visit appalachiantrail.org/dayhikes for planning tips and suggestions. . Already have your plans set? Let us know where you’ll be adventuring! 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