The psychological and emotional guide to successfully thruhiking the appalachian trail. In the future we plan to incorporate more data on other unique places of interest. The twelfth 2012 edition of the guidebook, published by the keystone trails association, includes detailed trail descriptions with tables of distances for all 229. The national park services pdf version of the same strip map shown here, served from their own site. Book and four 4color topographic maps two sheets with elevation profiles. Currently you can find locations and information on at shelters, parking areas, hostels, outfitters, and the white mountains hut system. Official trail walker hiking trail map, hikers companion to the new york walk book. Since 1889, the appalachian mountain club has published the most trusted guidebooks on hiking, biking, paddling, and exploring the mountains, rivers, trails, and seacoasts of the northeast and midatlantic. The appalachian trail s history, just like its geographical coverage, is long and full of remarkable changes. Book and four fullcolor topographic maps two sheets with elevation profiles. The surrounding area and additional side trails are also included. Free next day delivery on eligible orders for amazon prime members buy. The official appalachian trail maps are essential hiking and safety materials for both thru and sectionhikers.
Best appalachian trail books meet your next favorite book. While you dont need to carry paper maps anymore to follow the trail, its useful to carry information about the location of road intersections, town resupply options, shuttle drivers, and offtrail lodging. We release an new guidebook each and every year to ensure you have the most up to date guidebook possible. Guthooks guide to the appalachian trail is a detailed, mapbased smartphone guide for your hike on the appalachian trail or the long trail. An interactive map of the appalachian trail complete with shelters and a statebystate breakdown length, highest elevation and highlights. Select a state from the map to learn more about the trail in that region. The appalachian trail conservancys mission is to preserve and manage the appalachian trail ensuring that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, and for centuries to come. Printable appalachian trail maps if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The trail spreads between mount katahdin, maine and springer mountain, georgia. Existing customers may transfer their purchases to the guthook guides. Appalachian trail americas most popular national scenic trail the appalachian trail a. According to the appalachian trail conservancy, the proposal for the hiking trail was first presented in 1921, but the trail was not technically completed until 2014 when a final major stretch was formally acquired and received permanent protection.
The official guide to 225 miles of the appalachian trail from waynesboro i64 to the new river at pearisburg, va. New york trail maps new yorknew jersey trail conference. The appalachian trail is a registered national scenic trail. About these maps these are not 40 year old, scanned topo maps. Map, maps, topographic, new york library of congress. New york new jersey by appalachian trail conservancy. The printable appalachian trail maps and segment guides are provided below as a free community service by trailsource. The surrounding area for about three miles and additional side trails are also included. Each map is focused on the appalachian trail and overlaps with the neighboring maps, ideal for longdistance hikes and planning. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2020 official maps by the discounted bundlewhole trail. Heres a quick roundup of the 2011 statistics on success rates, as well as some new updated guidebooks, maps, and fun atbranded gear items.
Given the countless number of howto books and websites offering information about. Download a full dataset of maps and tracks for the appalachian trail on. Amc books are written and fieldchecked by outdoor experts who love the landscape and are passionately committed to sharing their knowledge. National geographic maps makes the worlds best wall maps, recreation maps, travel maps, atlases and globes for people to explore and understand the world. First of all, if you havent visited the web site of the appalachian trail conservancy atc recently, check it out. Appalachian mountain club, 10 city square, boston, ma 02129. Welcome to the the trek appalachian trail interactive map. Includes national, state and local parks, forests, recreational and wildlife area boundaries. Appalachian trail map national park service click their view map button to launch a javascript powered map viewer that, if it works on your browser, lets you pan and zoom across another version of the same brochure map shown here. Contains a fully routable trail from beginning to end, plus basic road coverage available as a reference. The 10 best appalachian trail books for hikers section.
Also covered are animal issues, sanitation and etiquette. Appalachian trail maps complete set of topo map trail guides national. Appalachian trail guide to new yorknew jersey book. New appalachian trail statistics, maps, guidebooks, and. However, here is a complete list of national geographic maps available. The indexed book contains omnidirectional trail descriptions, natural and cultural history of the areas crossed, and. Complete set of appalachian trail guide books and maps.
Appalachian trail topographic map guides trail maps. Information presented on parking areas on the at was taken from 2015 gis data by the atc and nps and crossreferenced with awols 2016 a. Download maps and tracks for the entire appalachian trail on. A comprehensive guide to plan and prepare for a successful thruhike by chris cage isbn.
Provides highly detailed digital topographic maps for the appalachian trail, comparable to 1. Appalachian trail, delaware water gap to schaghticoke mountain new jersey, new york national geographic topographic map guide 1508 by national geographic maps trails illustrated sep 24, 2015. This item is a paperback book with maps book and four maps 2011, 17th ed. Top quality, great selection and expert advice you can trust. Appalachian trail conservancy consists of a guidebook and two detached, doublesided maps in a display box for 172 miles of the appalachian trail, from kent, connecticut, to delaware water gap national recreation area on the pennsylvanianew jersey border. Appalachian trail guide to new york new jersey by consists of a guidebook and two detached, doublesided maps in a display box for 172 miles of the appalachian trail, from kent, connecticut, to delaware water gap national recreation area on the pennsylvania new jersey border. Maps and tracks for the entire appalachian trail gaia gps. Appalachian trail, delaware water gap to schaghticoke mountain new jersey, new york national geographic topographic map guide by national geographic maps trails illustrated sep 24, 2015 4. An easytouse elevation profile shows the distance to the next campsite or shelter, side trails, and water sources. Each year, it is estimated that more than 2,000 people set out to thruhike the appalachian trail, yet seven in ten ultimately fall short of their goal. Appalachian trail guide to new hampshirevermont book. Amcs best day hikes in new jersey bdh centralma cover compressed.
Appalachian trail guide to new yorknew jersey book detail. There are two halves to every appalachian trail experience. It is an arduous but rewarding journey that will lead you across 14 different states. Sync the folders to your gaia gps app or download in gpx or kml format to your desktop, and help aggregate data by becoming a contributor. Finally a new book about hiking the appalachian trail is. The trail is very well marked by white blazes 2 x 6 strip of paint about every 50 yards. Hiking the appalachian trail the complete guide for. Trail conference maps, harriman park, waterproof, tearproof, 2 map set. Explore the best rated trails in new york, whether youre looking an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the high line and hudson river greenway. Guide book, and tom dunigans appalachian trail shelters. Ive read countless books on hiking and always on the lookout for fresh hiking reading material.
Shop for appalachian trail books and maps at rei free shipping on all orders. Here you will be able to spatially explore and discover a wealth of information about the appalachian trail. New yorks natural and cultural resources support a tremendous diversity of trails which offer myriad experiences ranging from hiking the finger lakes trail, crosscountry skiing in allegany state park, rollerblading along the erie canal, to snowmobiling on the tug hill, climbing the adirondack high peaks, traversing the northern forest canoe trail, and biking on new york citys extensive. Maps are not necessary to navigate the appalachian trail. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The official appalachian trail guide sets provide the only official descriptions of each part of the. Each map is focused on the appalachian trail and overlaps with the neighboring maps. It maps and lists thousands of important hiker waypoints on the at and hundreds for the long trail such as. Appalachian trail shuttle providers listing and corresponding map. Covers 174 miles from kent, connecticut, to delaware water gap national recreation area on the new jerseypennsylvania line. The book comes to you delivered as a pdf file via email. New appalachian trail statistics, maps, guidebooks, and more.
Appalachian trail maps complete set of topo map trail guides. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 201940% off. The free printable appalachian trail maps and guides below are organized by state starting in the south at springer mountain, georgia, and working the way north along the a. The organized folders include official trail and waypoint data from the appalachian trail conservancy. It is wellorganized, beginning with the trails history, moving through planning and equipmentfood, injuries and first aid, etc. A new book about hiking the appalachian trail is here.
With more than 160 trails covering 97 miles youre bound to find a perfect trail for you. The book now has the approach trail, including profile, elevations, coordinates, and amicalola falls state park information. Guides, trail maps, and great reads from amc books. I actually got tired of reading the same old, same old recommended stale hiking books from years gone by. Information presented on at shelters is crossreferenced between 2011 gis data sets by the appalachian trail conservancy atc and the national park service nps, awols 2016 a. Maps the official appalachian trail maps are essential hiking materials for both thru and section hikers. While you dont need to carry paper maps anymore to follow the trail, its useful to carry information about the location of road intersections, town resupply options, shuttle drivers, and off trail lodging. But maybe you hiked the trail in 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019 and would like a momento of your hike. It is based on arcgis so you can zoom, scroll, and swap layers to see several kinds of markers. Rediscovering america on the appalachian trail by bill bryson, awol on the appalachian trail by david m. For added interest, maps indicate road crossings, waterfalls, and scenic areas. Appalachian trail guide to new yorknew jersey new york.
Finally a new book about hiking the appalachian trail. The most popular trails are gainesvillehawthorne state trail, nature coast state trail and cross seminole trail. Made from the latest data available, presented in uniform styles and colors, consistent unit of measure throughout and 10 types of land cover not seen in any other complete map. Here are just a few new features in the book this year for 2020. Thruhiking the appalachian trail is one of the most adventurous things you can do in the u. The appalachian trail, commonly known by backpackers as the a.
Appalachian trail, delaware water gap to schaghticoke mountain new jersey, new york national geographic topographic map guide by national geographic maps trails illustrated. The appalachian trail conservancys mission is to preserve and manage the appalachian trail. I found this newer book on sale this week the appalachian trail dirt under my boots and everywhere else from a previous post below. Be sure to study your guidebook and maps carefully while planning hikes in new york. How to hike the appalachian trail the definitive guide. The patc has enhanced the midatlantic outdoor experience since 1927. Massachusetts trail guide, 10th edition amcs comprehensive guide to hiking trails in massachusetts featuring the appalachian trail and the berkshires this tenth edition of amcs comprehensive trail guide covers more than 390 trails across the bay state, from the appalachian trail in the berkshires to cape cods warner trailincluding 30. Feb 09, 2020 thruhiking the appalachian trail is one of the most adventurous things you can do in the u. Or, perhaps you would like to do some light planning while waiting on your preordered guidebook. The trail ascends numerous, steep rocky areas that often provide excellent views but require scrambling and can be hazardous when wet.