Sync the folders to your gaia gps app or download in gpx or kml format to your desktop, and help aggregate data by becoming a contributor. Awol on the appalachian trail by david miller, paperback. Appalachian trail data book 2014 36th edition by daniel. Mar 08, 20 20 comments on guthooks guide to the appalachian trail. Download a full dataset of maps and tracks for the appalachian trail on. Check out nearly 100 different books and guides written about the appalachian trail. However, you really wont need a map and compass unless you like to frequently hike off trail and know how to orienteer your way back. The founder of the appalachian trail imagined something even. Regulations and permits, appalachian trail conservancy, accessed december 3, 2014. Hiking the appalachian trail amc appalachian mountain club.
Each year, thousands attempt to hike the entire trail. According to a story published by virginia tech news on june 30, 2014, they will collect the most comprehensive data set about trail and campsite conditions in the appalachian national scenic trail s more than 90year history. The most trusted guide for the applachian trail looking for a 2019 or earlier guide. This program calculates the approximate walking distance in miles between two points along the appalachian trail. For each, elevation and the total trail mileage is provided. Hikers who meet the definition of an appalachian trail thruhiker those who begin and end their hike at least 50 miles outside the park and only travel on the a. Jan 16, 2009 the appalachian trail conservancy and the appalachian long distance hikers association collaborate on this guide especially designed for potential thruhikers. Below is a break down of the florida trail data book, free for download.
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. The trail begins in the yolla bollymiddle eel wilderness and ends in redwood national park at the pacific ocean near crescent city, california. Hiking the appalachian trail proved to be lifechanging for me in so many ways. Rediscovering america on the appalachian trail is a 1998 autobiographical book by travel writer bill bryson, describing his attempt to walk the appalachian trail with his friend stephen katz. Jan 19, 2015 when it comes to appalachian trail guidebooks, there are really only two options. Consolidating all of the information from the 11 a. Our premium printed topographic maps and matching app for a once in a lifetime. Mileage is given, in miles, as one heads north from springer for mileage from katahdin simply subtract 2178. In 2003, software engineer david miller left his job, family, and friends to hike 2,172 miles of the appalachian trail. New appalachian trail statistics, maps, guidebooks, and. 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. Thank you for taking the time to document and present all the data here. Hiker who went missing on appalachian trail survived 26 days. 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.
Having a data book is useful for determining the location of campsites, shelters, water sources, and road crossings. The north carolina high country is a beautiful area. Florida trail map set the official florida trail map set and data book are updated and released november 1 of each year. This is required reading for at hikers so that you can tell the millions of filthy casuals who eat it up that theyre wrong for liking it. The thru hikers companion by the appalachian trail conservancy and the a. 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. My appalachian trial a nonhikers experience thruhiking. Encompassing thousands of journal entries and photographs from the appalachian trail to the pacific crest trail, ongoing hikes to excursions from the 1990s trail journals chronicles millions of miles of hiking on 100plus long distance trails thousands of hikers. Appalachian trail, said anderson, who has written a book on. Epic adventures on the appalachian trail jennifer pharr davis. Appalachian trail data book 2014 by daniel overdrive. Appalachian trail mileage chart a little wanderlust. The book has an incomparable format that integrates trail data with an elevation profile map.
Look over the online version, and use it as a quick reference. Shelter registers and vintage guides appalachian trail museum. Thinking about heading out on a long thruhike of the appalachian trail. While both guides will get you from springer to katahdin or katahdin to springer, there. Appalachian trail conservancy information services manager laurie potteiger who is now tied with julie judkins for my favorite person at the atc confirmed the newly updated exact mileage for the appalachian trail. Florida trail map and databook florida trail association. The appalachian national scenic trail, generally known as the appalachian trail or simply the. I updated the sheet with the official 2014 mileage.
Whiteblaze is an appalachian trail discussion forum and information site, it also contains an exclusive photo section of appalachian trail photos. Rybacks 1971 book the high adventure of eric ryback. Overnight hikes by victoria logue, frank logue, leonard adkins and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Data s 2014 appalachian trail journal in 20 i hiked from georgia to new york, for a total of 1450 miles. There are approximately 2500 landmarks such as mountaintops, valleys, shelters and water sources.
Appalachian trail data book book by daniel d chazin. We release an new guidebook each and every year to ensure you have the most up to date guidebook possible. For 2020, the length of the appalachian trail from maine to georgia or vice versa is officially 2,193. Depending upon the success or otherwise of my book s, i hope to write more, with a john muir trail hike and a novel in the works. Of course, theres another trail reroute in va for 2015, so this will be a little off, but if youre a numberschartsexcel junkie its still a great way to plan your trips. Appalachian trail braces for increasing number of hikers. An appalachian trail thruhike takes between five and seven months to complete the. Bigfoot trail data book in the initial stage of development, the bigfoot trail is a 400 mile hiking trail in northern california. The appalachian national scenic trail is the longest hikingonly footpath in the world, measuring roughly 2,190 miles in length. The product of a unique publicprivate partnership, the trail was formally proposed in. Then i moved on to awol on the at more factual, less storytelling, grandma gatewoods walk, skywalker, becoming odyssa, then i started reading trail journals online has lots of bloggers worth reading.
The atc also publishes the appalachian trail databook, which gives the. The at guide vs appalachian trail thruhikers companion. I used both of these guides along the trail, as i used awols guide and my hiking partner used the companion. The author hiked about of the trail, mocks southerners, hates on the nfs and leaves garbage all over the trail. Its highest point is,271foot above sea level, and most of the trail is above 10,000foot. The trail travels through fourteen states along the crests and valleys of the appalachian mountain range, from its southern terminus at springer mountain, georgia, to the northern terminus at katahdin, maine. Maps and tracks for the entire appalachian trail gaia gps. It is marked by iconic white blazes one about every 70 feet. Another great book to buy, esp if you just want the info in a quick and dirty form, you dont need to know where all the ayce buffets are. I am planning a northbound thruhike now, and excited to read many aspects of the trail. How essential are the 10 essentials for thruhiking the.
A guide to hiking the appalachian trail howstuffworks. A journal found with the remains of 66yearold geraldine largay show that she tried in vain to send sos messages but finally accepted she. It gives them the basic information for a five to sixmonth trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but also leaves space for the adventure of finding out the extras for themselves. It contains a mountains worth of information and data on shelters, water sources, town services and other hiker oriented facilities along the 2,192. The data spreads have landmarks linked to an elevation profile over a 20. The appalachian trail thruhikers companion is the only official atc guidebook for thruhikers, sectionhikers and dayhikers on the appalachian trail. Jun 12, 2017 appalachian trail braces for increasing number of hikers. These distances are based on the appalachian trail data book for 2020, a publication of the appalachian trail conservancy, all rights. The colorado trail is a 486mile longdistance trail running from the mouth of waterton canyon southwest of denver to durango in colorado, united states. For 2018, the length of the appalachian trail from maine to georgia or vice versa is 2,190. Listeners are treated to rich descriptions of the appalachian. Snow conditions get the lastest snow conditions for your favorite trail. This year, 2015, according to the appalachian trail conservancy atc data book.
Available as bound book, loose leaf pages, or in digital printable pdf form. Its time for two things at the ultimate appalachian trail the appalachian trail in your mailbox. Trail journals unites hiking journal writers and the family, friends, and hikers who follow them. Appalachian trail data book 2014 by daniel is available in.
For a search feature, try the waypoint lists in the data book section if you go to the very top of the all waypoints list, theres a search bar that narrows down the waypoints by name. Published by amazon encore, it will be available in paperback and as a kindle edition. If you have a shelter journal or similar historical. Appalachian trail data book, distances, elevation profiles, climate, resupply and more. The approximate length of the appalachian trail in miles. Buy lost on the appalachian trail by kyle s rohrig isbn. Oct, 2010 a new updated edition of david millers classic appalachian trail memoir, awol on the appalachian trail will be available on october 18th, 2010. This is referred to as the bible of the appalachian trail. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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. Why the most popular hiking memoirs dont go the distance. This certainly is a help to me in my planning stages. Appalachian trail books a 2,160mile expedition for charity on the appalachian trail. Appalachian trail data book section 1 springer mtn. The organized folders include official trail and waypoint data from the appalachian trail conservancy.
This has been a remarkable period of my life, for which i will always be grateful. The product of a unique publicprivate partnership, the trail was formally proposed in 1921 by boston planner, benton. Interactive pdf more versatile than the average mobile app. The appalachian trail, commonly known by backpackers as the a. If you are preparing to hike the appalachian trail this is the site you want. Researchers seek ecological data about the appalachian trail. Flora and fauna information embedded directly into trail data where you may. Every year, thousands of people visit the appalachian trail. Also, you should purchase the appalachian trail data book. Appalachian trail data book and thruhikers companion updated every year, these two references are once again fresh for the planning. It is part of the pisgah national forest, and part of it is also classified as the shining rock wilderness. You had some of the best times of your life on the appalachian traillwith some of the best friends youll ever have. The founder of the appalachian trail imagined something even grander. The actual length changes from year to year as the trail shifts and detours are added or removed.
This book, written by davis herself, looks into her experience thru hiking the trail in 2005. The book is written in a humorous style, interspersed with more serious discussions of matters relating to the trail s history, and the surrounding sociology, ecology, trees, plants. Best appalachian trail books the best books about the appalachian trail. Guthooks guide to the appalachian trail guthook hikes. Appalachian trail data book 2014 36th edition by daniel d. Guide is the premier full trail guidebook for the appalachian trail. Hiking the entire trail is an enormous, often lifechanging event, and since the appalachian trail conservancy began keeping records in the 1930s, more than 10,000 people have hiked it.
Appalachian trail data book 2015 eastern mountain sports. The appalachian trail the trail, the at is a national scenic trail following the crest of the appalachian mountains over 2000 miles from springer mt in georgia to mt katahdin in central maine. Proceeds from sales go back into the protection of the a. This effort was led by researchers from the university of vermont in partnership with the pennsylvania state university. The appalachian trail affectionately referred to as the at first opened as a continuous trail in 1937. Kyle rohrig did exactly that in 2014 and this book is his story of those six months. The printable appalachian trail maps and segment guides are provided below as a free community service by trailsource.
Daniel chazin, an attorney and longtime volunteereditor with the new yorknew jersey trail conference, has been the editor of the annual a. Also included are vintage reference materials such as data books, and general guides to the appalachian trail. See all books authored by appalachian trail conference, including appalachian trail guide to north carolina georgia, and appalachian trail guide to pennsylvania the appalachian trail guide series, vol 5, and more on. This source book is a compilation of data from a comprehensive user survey conducted on the appalachian national scenic trail a.
The pacific crest trail, officially designated as the pacific crest national scenic trail pct is a. Simply choose a selection from each of the list boxes below, then click on the submit button. The pacific crest trail, the appalachian trail, and the continental divide trail form what is. Permanenter link seiteninformationen wikidatadatenobjekt artikel. For 2098, the length of the appalachian trail from. Brysons book was the only one id brought, so, while andy rode dirt bikes with a guy named dusty, i lay on a foldout couch in. In 2014, i will start at the nyct state line and hike to maine. Many books, documentaries, websites, and fan organizations are dedicated to the pursuit. Researchers from virginia tech in blacksburg, virginia, announced they plan to gather ecological data about the appalachian trail in 2015.
Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Appalachian trail data book 2020 appalachian trail conservancy. At guide a handbook for hiking the appalachian trail amazon uk. A walk in the woods was the book that kicked off my love for the at. Situated just east of the town of stowe in northern vermont, the worcester range is an elongated ridge of rocky peaks that seems to stay under the radar as a hiking destination for two very simple reasons. Jennifer pharr davis is best known for setting multiple speed records on the appalachian trail. However, i suggest buying the actual book if hitting the trail. Our trail is the worlds trail appalachian trail conservancy. Flora and fauna information embedded directly into trail data where you may be encountering it. Mileages, landmarks, facilities, resupply data, and. Aug 21, 2015 why the most popular hiking memoirs dont go the distance. Note this is about the hiking trail not appalachia in general.