Master your gear with a massive guide on everything from your spork to your tent. Understand clothing, layering and materials.
Hear about what life is really like on the trail. Know which direction to go, when and why. Familiarize yourself with a state by state breakdown of the trail. Learn how to mentally prepare an optimistic framework for the 'I-wanna-quit-days'. Understand the physical demands and methods to prevent injury.
Prepare yourself for the nutritional needs with food ideas and favorite meal plans. To me, though, Vermont just felt peaceful. The Trail is much more moderate which was a huge relief from the relentlessly harsh climbs in Maine and New Hampshire. This is when your legs are in shape for hiking.
The aches and pains are never ending throughout the hike for most people. However, they are much worse at the beginning of the Trail and become more subtle once you get your sturdy trail legs. In late July, everything is a lush green. Many parts have wild flowers and thick grasses hugging the dirt footpath. Wild blueberry patches are a daily encounter. One of my favorite nights was on top of Mt.
It is used for skiing in winter and has wide mowed down sections leftover from the routes in summer. There is a gondola perched on top and a small hut that is open for thru-hikers to sleep in. Three of us watched the sunset from the gondola. The stars were particularly bright that night and we stayed up for hours watching them by the fire. Stratton Mountain is where James P.
There is a small fire tower on top for a better view. New Hampshire contains some of the most dramatic landscape - big mountains and epic overlooks. It has the largest amount of above-treeline-trail than any other state.
This is considered to be the toughest state. The trail is poorly graded and often without switchbacks making the climbs much more taxing on your body. As mentioned, Mt. There are a couple of ponds scattered along the Trail here as well.
On a clear day, they will mirror the sky. Franconia Ridge is another stunning section just before The Presidential Range. There is a strong trail angel support system here. We enjoyed free food at some restaurants and free places to stay with great hosts.
Maine is a big state and has some rough trail. If New Hampshire is rugged peaks, then Maine is rugged trail. As in wet roots, rocks, moss and mud everywhere. Every step and foot placement takes a little more consideration in Maine. The Southern states are known for well maintained trail. Not Maine. Similar to New Hampshire, Maine has some unforgiving and steep climbs with minimal or no switchbacks.
This mile stretch is full of massive shelter-size boulders. To get through the boulder field, you will need to set aside your trekking poles and rock scramble. I loved it. It felt good to jump around and duck underneath the rocks. The Mile Wilderness is a remote wilderness nearly submerged in wetlands. Crossing only a few gravel roads, this is as pristine as it gets on the Appalachian Trail.
This is also where you are most likely to spot a moose. There are bogs, waterfalls and rocky river crossings. The iconic end of the trail for Northbounders and the beginning for Southbounders. Henry David Thoreau famously climbed it in the 's. The highest mountain in Maine, Mt. Katahdin is a dramatic climb that requires some more boulder scrambling. The summit has one of the best views on the entire Appalachian Trail… and celebration awaits. Maps are not necessary to navigate the Appalachian Trail.
The Trail is very well marked by white blazes 2 x 6" strip of paint about every 50 yards. However, here is a complete list of National Geographic maps available. Item added to your cart. Check out Continue shopping. See More. Share on. For weather and safety concerns, Mt. Katahdin is not available to climb past October 15th.
Damascus to Bailey Gap [Virginia]. Bailey Gap to Calf Mountain [Virginia]. Raven Rock to Swatara Gap [Pennsylvania]. East Mountain to Hanover [Vermont]. Hanover to Mount Carlo [New Hampshire]. Communities , and Trail Clubs! The Appalachian Trail A. While useful, this map is for general reference purposes only and not intended to replace the more comprehensive and accurate A. Launch Interactive Map.
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