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.

McAfee Knob

McAfee Knob is one of the most popular locations along the A.T. to take photographs.

Silhouette of a man with backpack standing on McAfee Knob at sunset with mountains in the distance.

Appalachian Trail

Crossing into thirteen states, hikers experience a variety of scenery along the way.

The Appalachian Trail runs across a mountain ridge line with views to the horizon of mountain range.

The Infamous White Blaze of the A.T.

The white blaze marks the Appalachian Trail as a way for hikers to identify the route.

A white blaze marks a tree in the foreground, with a man and child walking away on the wooded trail.

Volunteer on the A.T.

The Appalachian Trail is maintained largely by volunteers.

A volunteer is carrying a split log while walking across a wooden footbridge in the woods.

Winter on the A.T.

Hikers can experience many seasons along the A.T. all year round. It is important to be prepared.

A snowy winter view from the A.T. overlooking snowy mountains and clouds in the distance.