Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is an epic hiking trail that stretches 2,200 miles long from Mount Katahdin in Maine, the most north-easterly state, down to Springer Mountain in the state of Georgia. Between the beginning and end the trail crosses 12 other states, which are New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee and North Carolina.

Historic hiking

With the first section of the vast trail completed in 1923 in New York, the full trail from Maine to Georgia was officially opened in 1937. Among the highlights in the highlands include the forest covered slopes of Roan Mountain, the Pochuck Creek swamp, the Thundering Falls of Vermont, as well as the lowest point of Bear Mountain State Peak (38 meters) and highest at Clingmans Dome (2,025 meters).

Epic eastern routes

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail measures approximately 2,190 miles, making it the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. Traverse lush mountain valleys, through thick forest, past frozen-like lakes and conquer peaks along the epic trail. Come to discover the most adventurous hiking trail in the whole of the United States, and dive into the particular traditions and customs of Native American culture.

Flourishing flora and fauna

With the expansive terrain that the Appalachian trail covers comes a whole host of wildlife that are either thriving, rare or endangered. Among the most iconic animals to wander the territory include the black bear, which is is the largest animal along the route. It is joined by deer, elk and moose, especially in the Smoky Mountains that run along the border between Tennessee and North Carolina. Oak, tulip trees, birches, and balds carpet the slopes and valleys.

The vast trail stretches across very different terrains, with the climate varying depending on elevation. Yet a subalpine climate spreads across much of the trail.

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Visit during the warmer months between June and October for ideal hiking conditions.