NATIONAL PARKSThe Appalachian Trail at 80Springer Mountain is the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.Appalachian Trail ConservancyThis plaque is found on Springer Mountain in Georgia.Appalachian Trail ConservancyThe motto at the Hike Inn in Dawsonville, Georgia, accessible via a five-mile hike, is “everyone belongs here.”Barrelman ProductionsA.T. hikers in Maryland flock to Weverton Cliffs.Jordan BowmanThe view of Potomac River from atop Weverton Cliffs.S. Cantner PhotographyIn Massachusetts, Mount Greylock is an iconic overlook along the A.T.Massachusetts Office Of Travel And TourismNew Hampshire’s White Mountains National Forest is another iconic spot along the A.T.Aaron IbeyA view of the sun set over Cannon Mountain and the Kinsman Ridge from the Gale River Motel in Franconia, New Hampshire.Gale River MotelSunfish Pond in New Jersey is a popular spot amongst hikers.Lewis And Becky MoyersOne of the iconic A.T. locations in New York is Bear Mountain State Park, home to the first completed section of the trail.Todd MartiGreat Smoky Mountains National Park is a popular and iconic destination along the A.T.Appalachian Trail ConservancyThe view from Wayah Bald Lookout in Franklin, North Carolina.VisitNC.comHikers hit the A.T. in the wintertime on Round Bald near Bakersville, North Carolina.Appalachian ExposuresTaking a break on Jane Bald near Bakersville, North Carolina.Appalachian ExposuresThe Appalachian Inn in the Great Smoky Mountains near Robbinsville, North Carolina is less than a mile from the A.T.E. ButlerThe Appalachian Trail Museum is an iconic spot along the A.T. in Pennsylvania’s Pine Grove Furnace State Park.Dan InnamoratoLooking out over Bake Oven Knob in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania.Discover Lehigh ValleyClingman’s Dome in Tennessee is the highest point on the A.T.Jordan BowmanSetting up camp on Roan Mountain, Tennessee.Tim Stewart For Roan MountainIn Vermont, an iconic spot along the A.T. is Stratton Mountain.Jordan BowmanThe wild ponies at Virginia’s Grayson Highlands State Park are a fun distraction whilst hiking the A.T.Sarah IvesDismal Creek Falls in Bland, Virginia may be considered a hidden gem along the A.T.Virginia Tourism CorporationAn iconic spot along the A.T. is the Maryland Heights Overlook in Harpers Ferry Historical National Park.Appalachian Trail ConservancyThe C&O Canal Towpath in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is a popular day-hike spot.Jefferson County CVBThe 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 PhotographyThru-hiker Donna Logan completed the entire A.T. 10 years ago.Courtesy Of Donna LoganDay-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 BeattySegment-hiker Maureen Cacioppo stops at a shelter whilst hiking the A.T. from Massachusetts to Vermont.Courtesy Of Maureen Cacioppo