NATIONAL PARKS

The Appalachian Trail at 80

Springer Mountain is the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.
Springer Mountain is the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
This plaque is found on Springer Mountain in Georgia.
This plaque is found on Springer Mountain in Georgia.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
The motto at the Hike Inn in Dawsonville, Georgia, accessible via a five-mile hike, is “everyone belongs here.”
The motto at the Hike Inn in Dawsonville, Georgia, accessible via a five-mile hike, is “everyone belongs here.”
Barrelman Productions
A.T. hikers in Maryland flock to Weverton Cliffs.
A.T. hikers in Maryland flock to Weverton Cliffs.
Jordan Bowman
The view of Potomac River from atop Weverton Cliffs.
The view of Potomac River from atop Weverton Cliffs.
S. Cantner Photography
In Massachusetts, Mount Greylock is an iconic overlook along the A.T.
In Massachusetts, Mount Greylock is an iconic overlook along the A.T.
Massachusetts Office Of Travel And Tourism
New Hampshire’s White Mountains National Forest is another iconic spot along the A.T.
New Hampshire’s White Mountains National Forest is another iconic spot along the A.T.
Aaron Ibey
A view of the sun set over Cannon Mountain and the Kinsman Ridge from the Gale River Motel in Franconia, New Hampshire.
A view of the sun set over Cannon Mountain and the Kinsman Ridge from the Gale River Motel in Franconia, New Hampshire.
Gale River Motel
Sunfish Pond in New Jersey is a popular spot amongst hikers.
Sunfish Pond in New Jersey is a popular spot amongst hikers.
Lewis And Becky Moyers
One of the iconic A.T. locations in New York is Bear Mountain State Park, home to the first completed section of the trail.
One of the iconic A.T. locations in New York is Bear Mountain State Park, home to the first completed section of the trail.
Todd Marti
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a popular and iconic destination along the A.T.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a popular and iconic destination along the A.T.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
The view from Wayah Bald Lookout in Franklin, North Carolina.
The view from Wayah Bald Lookout in Franklin, North Carolina.
VisitNC.com
Hikers hit the A.T. in the wintertime on Round Bald near Bakersville, North Carolina.
Hikers hit the A.T. in the wintertime on Round Bald near Bakersville, North Carolina.
Appalachian Exposures
Taking a break on Jane Bald near Bakersville, North Carolina.
Taking a break on Jane Bald near Bakersville, North Carolina.
Appalachian Exposures
The Appalachian Inn in the Great Smoky Mountains near Robbinsville, North Carolina is less than a mile from the A.T.
The Appalachian Inn in the Great Smoky Mountains near Robbinsville, North Carolina is less than a mile from the A.T.
E. Butler
The Appalachian Trail Museum is an iconic spot along the A.T. in Pennsylvania’s Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
The Appalachian Trail Museum is an iconic spot along the A.T. in Pennsylvania’s Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
Dan Innamorato
Looking out over Bake Oven Knob in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania.
Looking out over Bake Oven Knob in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania.
Discover Lehigh Valley
Clingman’s Dome in Tennessee is the highest point on the A.T.
Clingman’s Dome in Tennessee is the highest point on the A.T.
Jordan Bowman
Setting up camp on Roan Mountain, Tennessee.
Setting up camp on Roan Mountain, Tennessee.
Tim Stewart For Roan Mountain
In Vermont, an iconic spot along the A.T. is Stratton Mountain.
In Vermont, an iconic spot along the A.T. is Stratton Mountain.
Jordan Bowman
The wild ponies at Virginia’s Grayson Highlands State Park are a fun distraction whilst hiking the A.T.
The wild ponies at Virginia’s Grayson Highlands State Park are a fun distraction whilst hiking the A.T.
Sarah Ives
Dismal Creek Falls in Bland, Virginia may be considered a hidden gem along the A.T.
Dismal Creek Falls in Bland, Virginia may be considered a hidden gem along the A.T.
Virginia Tourism Corporation
An iconic spot along the A.T. is the Maryland Heights Overlook in Harpers Ferry Historical National Park.
An iconic spot along the A.T. is the Maryland Heights Overlook in Harpers Ferry Historical National Park.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
The C&O Canal Towpath in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is a popular day-hike spot.
The C&O Canal Towpath in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is a popular day-hike spot.
Jefferson County CVB
The Light Horse Inn in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is in close proximity to the A.T. for a comfortable overnight along the trail.
The Light Horse Inn in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is in close proximity to the A.T. for a comfortable overnight along the trail.
Sweet Caroline Photography
Thru-hiker Donna Logan completed the entire A.T. 10 years ago.
Thru-hiker Donna Logan completed the entire A.T. 10 years ago.
Courtesy Of Donna Logan
Day-hiker Kim Beatty of Alexandria, Virginia, and her hiking buddy Ellie are ready to set out on the A.T. at Sky Meadows State Park in Maryland.
Day-hiker Kim Beatty of Alexandria, Virginia, and her hiking buddy Ellie are ready to set out on the A.T. at Sky Meadows State Park in Maryland.
Courtesy Of Kim Beatty
Segment-hiker Maureen Cacioppo stops at a shelter whilst hiking the A.T. from Massachusetts to Vermont.
Segment-hiker Maureen Cacioppo stops at a shelter whilst hiking the A.T. from Massachusetts to Vermont.
Courtesy Of Maureen Cacioppo