National Scenic Trail · Maine, United States
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a national scenic trail in Maine, United States.
National Scenic Trail · Maine, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Scenic Trail |
|---|---|
| Location | Maine, United States |
| Length | 2,198 miles (3538 km) |
| Coordinates | 37.3518° N, 80.3811° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail, also called the A.T., is a hiking trail in the Eastern United States, extending almost 2,200 miles (3,540 km) between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine, and passing through 14 states. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy claims the Appalachian Trail to be the world's longest hiking-only trail. More than three million people hike segments of it each year. The trail was first proposed in 1921 and completed in 1937. Improvements and changes have continued since then. It became the Appalachian National Scenic Trail under the National Trails System Act of 1968.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Famous trails
- Appalachian Trail — 2199.7 miles (3540 km) — Hard
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Airports near this park
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- Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) · Greensboro, United States · 90.0 miles away
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) · Raleigh/Durham, United States · 134.8 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Maine
Frequently asked questions
Where is Appalachian National Scenic Trail?
Appalachian National Scenic Trail is in Maine, United States (37.3518° N, 80.3811° W).
Does Appalachian National Scenic Trail have campgrounds?
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appalachian_National_Scenic_Trail — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/appa/ — Official park page.