Appalachian trail data book 2012 paperback december 7, 2011 by. Admittedly one of my life goals is to hike the at and this book was a birthday present from a friend who also dreams of hiking the at and it also means that im the target audience for this book. Available as bound book, loose leaf pages, or in digital printable pdf form. Georgia, north carolina, tennessee, virginia, west virginia, maryland, pennsylvania, new jersey, new york, connecticut, massachusetts, vermont, new hampshire, and maine. Conservancy appalachian trail data book 2016 grandma gatewoods walk. Snow conditions get the lastest snow conditions for your favorite trail. For three weeks in november, i was part of a hurricane relief team from florida. This source book is a compilation of data from a comprehensive user survey conducted on the appalachian national scenic trail a. This delightful work explores americas best known hiking path in detail. A firsttimers ultimate guide to the appalachian trail. A new coffeetable book from rizzoli celebrates the history and beauty of the appalachian trail, now in its 75th year. The inspiring story of the woman who saved the appalachian trail a walk for sunshine.
New appalachian trail statistics, maps, guidebooks, and. For 2020, the length of the appalachian trail from maine to georgia or vice versa is officially 2,193. A 2,160mile expedition for charity on the appalachian trail author. Appalachian trail data book 2020 appalachian trail conservancy.
This effort was led by researchers from the university of vermont in partnership with the pennsylvania state university. The approximate length of the appalachian trail in miles. Appalachian trail data book 2012 paperback december 7, 2011 by daniel d. It begins at springer mountain, georgia, and follows the ridgeline of the appalachian mountains, crossing. With research by more than three dozen thruhiker volunteers in 14 states, backed by the firsthand information of the trail s volunteer and staff maintainers and managers, the companion includes extensive tabular information from the 2012 a. There is a railroad station on the harlem line of the metro north railroad that drops you smack dab in the middle of the appalachian trail. What he learned during the next four months changed his lifeand could change yours as well. One small step for man, but ill walk even farther for a burger. Appalachian trail data book and thruhikers companion updated every year, these two references are once again fresh for the planning. Harpers ferry, wv september 17, 20 the appalachian trail. Trailmaintaining clubs are listed throughout the book. To help you better understand what it actually takes to conquer the at and everything else youll need. Conceived in 1921 and first completed in 1937, it traverses the wild, scenic, wooded, pastoral, a.
Its tiny, just a fourteenfoot wooden platform painted bright yellow along. Having a solid pair of boots or shoes will greatly improve your hike. After the devastating loss of his wife to cancer, stutzman was challenged to hike the entire 2,176 miles of the appalachian trail in search of peace and a renewed sense of purpose. This tool negates hours of effort in creating an accurate plan. Its not that the length of the trail is unknown, but rather that the distance changes year to year, based on trail modifications such as switchbacks and reroutes. This program calculates the approximate walking distance in miles between two points along the appalachian trail. Sized for easy packing in a quartsized resealable baggie. The appalachian national scenic trail, generally known as the appalachian trail or simply the. More than 300 photos of scenes on the trail as well as previously unpublished historical photos, documents, and maps from the. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion2012 by robert. We traveled each morning from our hotel in in wilkesbarre, pa into new jersey crossing the delaware water gap. Free online at planner and at data book whiteblaze. Often referred to as the bible for appalachian trail hiking and essential for a. Or, perhaps you would like to do some light planning while waiting on your preordered guidebook.
Celebrating 2000milers appalachian trail conservancy. Instead, consider hiking southbound from katahdin in maine in late june or early july. For 2018, the length of the appalachian trail from maine to georgia or vice versa is 2,190. Appalachian trail 2012 thru hike attempt montage youtube. One reply to appalachian trail usa, 2012 mark winford says. Its an honorable goal, one that we here at the active times respect greatly. Online data books free online data books for your favorite trail, distances, elevation. Appalachian trail data book appalachian trail data bk 2008 dec 31, 2007. Simply choose a selection from each of the list boxes below, then click on the submit button. Welcome to hikerbox, home of the databook, an online database containing appalachian trail data and elevation maps for long distance hikes, weekend hikes and hiking enthusiasts. He also is the editor of the appalachian trail guide to new yorknew jersey and chair of the publications committee of the nynj trail conference.
Error number 12 while trying to calculate the distance. This is referred to as the bible of the appalachian trail. How essential are the 10 essentials for thruhiking the. The trail is about 2,200 miles 3,500 km long, though the exact length changes over time as parts are rerouted or modified. I harbored such a secret for most of my adult life i secretly wanted to hike the appalachian trail a. Video contest celebrates appalachian trail news new. Condenses into 96 pages all the important waypoints from the series of 11 official a. Im a little enamoured with the appalachian trail after following a walkers blog last year. Sep 17, 2015 the trail in georgia can be very crowded in march and april, said jennifer pharr davis, a member of the appalachian trail conservancy board and 2012 national geographic adventurer of the year. The battle to save one small community in the wilderness along the appalachian trail by jay erskine leutze and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Appalachian trail data book appalachian trail data bk 2008. Conceived in 1921 and first completed in 1937, it traverses the wild, scenic, wooded, pastoral, and culturally significant lands of the appalachian mountains.
However, they may not all be necessary for the appalachian trail. Feb 05, 2014 the question is, are they really essential for the appalachian trail. One mans journey to peace and freedom on the appalachian trail. Those who are familiar with the appalachian trail sense intuitively that a journey along its length kindles spiritual awakening. Its time for two things at the ultimate appalachian trail the appalachian trail in your mailbox. The appalachian trail goes from georgia to maine and this book is david millers account of his 2003 hike on the at. Mileage fi gures are based on information from the 20 edition of the. Best appalachian trail books meet your next favorite book. In 2014, upwards of 3,000 people attempted to thruhike the trail with around 800 achieving their goal. We release an new guidebook each and every year to ensure you have the most up to date guidebook possible. The trail is about 2,200 miles 3,500 km long, though the exact length changes over time as parts are rerouted. Susan power bratton is professor of environmental studies. But before you even think about investing in a pair of hiking boots, there are many, many factors to be considered.
So, youve decided you want to hike the appalachian trail all 2,200 miles of it. A firsttimers ultimate guide to the appalachian trail the. Daniel chazin, an attorney and longtime volunteereditor with the new yorknew jersey trail conference, has been the editor of the annual a. The official at databook, an annually updated compilation of trail mileages. If youre going hiking in a remote area that few people pass through, then by all means bring the 10 essentials. Sep 11, 2017 the appalachian trail databook for thruhikers and section hikers is here is the home of the databook, a development to create a web based online database of information for appalachian trail and other hikers. It is 74 pages and includes every important waypoint from the series of the 11 official guidebooks. Shelter registers and vintage guides appalachian trail museum. Adjusting your plan, lengthing or shorting, is absolutely painless. The trails northern terminus is in central maine in baxter state park at mt. We rely on the generosity of donors like you to help us fulfill our mission and vision of protecting the appalachian trail. Also, you should purchase the appalachian trail data book. My friend chose this guidebook when we started the at in 2012. Appalachian trail data book section 1 springer mtn.
For those of you knee deep into your hike planning, you may want to check out the online at planner or the at data book. The planner is one of the newest additions and has become particularly popular, it will take lots of anguish out of the process. Mar 08, 2012 2012 appalachian trail data book and 2012 thruhikers companion updated every year, these two references are once again fresh for the planning. Written in an engaging and accessible style, the spirit of the appalachian trail presents a full picture of the spirituality of the at. New appalachian trail statistics, maps, guidebooks, and more. The appalachian trail at hike planner is designed to help you dynamically create a realistic hiking plan.
Shelter registers and vintage guides appalachian trail. May 19, 2015 the appalachian trail is the most famous longdistance pathway in the united states. Dec 07, 2011 appalachian trail data book 2012 daniel d. Flora and fauna information embedded directly into trail data where you may. Jun 03, 2018 ive always used daniel chazins data book. As i began to consider logistics and timing of my town visits i realized i wanted more information on towns while i hiked. To make my adventure even more exciting, i will also be flying out to california during my appalachian hike to participate in a trek on the john muir trail. Along the 2,175 mile long trail, there is only this one station. To guthook or not to guthook the trek appalachian trail. If you want to hike the appalachian trail, whether youre just popping out for a day hike or planning an expedition, take a look in the databook appalachian trail. The data book has some awesome info not found anywhere else, like the meta data page, with climate data for every section and every.
The appalachian national scenic trail spans fourteen u. Jan 25, 20 appalachian trail 2012 thru hike attempt montage. Maps of the most frequently visited nearby towns focus on the important. Your dues contribute to the continued protection and enhancement of the a. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion2012 book, 2012. The appalachian trail is the most famous longdistance pathway in the united states. Appalachian trail distance calculator based on 2012 data book. This year, 2015, according to the appalachian trail. The appalachian trail is a 2164 mile footpath that runs along the appalachian mountains from maine to georgia. Amcs comprehensive guide to hiking trails in massachusetts.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The appalachian trail conservancy s 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. This year, 2015, according to the appalachian trail conservancy atc data book, the at is 2,189. But maybe you hiked the trail in 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019 and would like a momento of your hike. When i returned to finish my hike this year, i didnt think twice and ordered the 2018 appalachian trail data book. Published in celebration of the 75 th anniversary of the appalachian trail a.
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