Hike a section of the Appalachian Trail
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The Appalachian Trail runs for more than 2,190 miles from Georgia to Maine, and you can sample it as a day hike or a few nights out. Section hikers piece the whole trail together over many years, one stretch at a time.
ModerateUnder £100 / $130A few weeksOutdoorsAlone or with othersGeorgia, North Carolina, Tennessee and 11 more
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How to start
- Use the Appalachian Trail Conservancy's hiking pages to pick a state and a section.
- Choose a stretch with road access at both ends and arrange a lift or shuttle.
- Start with a day hike or one night out before planning anything longer.
Where to go
- Appalachian Trail Conservancy: Hike the A.T.
- National Park Service: Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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Plan this
Pick a day, or a month, and we will set out how to get ready, step by step, with a date and a reason for each. Projects run over months and stall without a rhythm, so the plan sets milestones you can see.
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