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Conceived in 1921, built by private citizens, and completed in 1937, today the trail is managed by the National Park Service, US Forest Service, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, numerous state agencies and thousands of volunteers.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/appa/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=45.9057&b_tl_lng=-84.237&b_br_lat=34.6194&b_br_lng=-68.9206","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Appalachian%20National%20Scenic%20Trail","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/appa/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C8397D6-1DD8-B71B-0BEF4C54462A1EB3.jpg","title":"McAfee Knob","alt":"Silhouette of a man with backpack standing on McAfee Knob at sunset with mountains in the distance.","caption":"McAfee Knob is one of the most popular locations along the A.T. to take photographs.","credit":"Photo Credit: ATC/Benjamin Hays","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C83A128-1DD8-B71B-0B02DED286AFD8C6.jpg","title":"Appalachian Trail","alt":"The Appalachian Trail runs across a mountain ridge line with views to the horizon of mountain range.","caption":"Crossing into thirteen states, hikers experience a variety of scenery along the way.","credit":"Photo Credit: ATC","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C83A2B0-1DD8-B71B-0B4589220F4D60D9.jpg","title":"The Infamous White Blaze of the A.T.","alt":"A white blaze marks a tree in the foreground, with a man and child walking away on the wooded trail.","caption":"The white blaze marks the Appalachian Trail as a way for hikers to identify the route.","credit":"Photo Credit: ATC/Matthew Davis","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C83A59A-1DD8-B71B-0BBFB87BBDDAABD6.jpg","title":"Winter on the A.T.","alt":"A snowy winter view from the A.T. overlooking snowy mountains and clouds in the distance.","caption":"Hikers can experience many seasons along the A.T. all year round. It is important to be prepared.","credit":"Photo Credit: ATC/Greg Walter","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Astronomy","Stargazing","Camping","Backcountry Camping","Compass and GPS","Orienteering","Guided Tours","Self-Guided Tours - Walking","Hands-On","Citizen Science","Volunteer Vacation","Hiking","Backcountry Hiking","Front-Country Hiking","Junior Ranger Program","Snowshoeing","Wildlife Watching","Birdwatching"],"topics":["Animals","Birds","Horses (wild)","Climate Change","Forests and Woodlands","Coniferous Forests","Deciduous Forests","Lakes","Mountains","Natural Sounds","Night Sky","Astronomy","River and Riparian","Scenic Views","Trails","Watersheds","Headwaters","Waterfalls","Wetlands","Wilderness"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Appalachian National Scenic Trail","description":"In general, the Appalachian Trail is open year-round. The northern terminus at Mount Katahdin in Maine is within Baxter State Park, which may be closed in winter months, depending on weather conditions. \nParticular sections of the Trail, and less-developed roads accessing the Trail, may be closed temporarily for a number of reasons, but otherwise the trail is open.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"All Day","monday":"All Day","thursday":"All Day","sunday":"All Day","tuesday":"All Day","friday":"All Day","saturday":"All Day"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"There are many points of access along the Appalachian Trail, whether it is by car, train, bus or plane. For more detailed directions, please refer to the \"Directions\" section of our park webpage.","weatherInfo":"It is your responsibility to be prepared for all weather conditions, including extreme and unexpected weather changes year-round. As the trail runs from Georgia to Maine there will be different weather conditions depending on your location. For weather along specific sections of the trail and at specific shelters, please refer to: http://www.atweather.org/","contacts":{"phone":"3045356278","email":"0@0"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Harper's Ferry Visitor Center","description":"The National Park Service and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail do not currently have a visitor center. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, a national non-profit organization, operates its own visitor center in Harpers Ferry, WV.","url":"http://www.appalachiantrail.org/","lat":39.32549056403871,"lon":-77.74054784054866},{"name":"Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Damascus Trail Center","description":"The National Park Service and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail do not currently have a visitor center. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, a national non-profit organization, operates its own visitor center in Damascus, VA.","url":"https://appalachiantrail.org/our-work/about-us/contact-us/damascus-trail-center/","lat":36.63540293251084,"lon":-81.79005226204549},{"name":"Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Monson Visitor Center","description":"The National Park Service and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail do not currently have a visitor center. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, a national non-profit organization, operates its own visitor center in Monson, ME.","url":"https://appalachiantrail.org/our-work/about-us/contact-us/monson-visitor-center/","lat":45.28602292229646,"lon":-69.49966458587062}],"campgrounds":[],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"hopewell-furnace-national-historic-site","km":61},{"slug":"carlisle-federal-indian-boarding-school-national-monument","km":67},{"slug":"valley-forge-national-historical-park","km":91},{"slug":"gettysburg-national-military-park","km":95},{"slug":"eisenhower-national-historic-site","km":98},{"slug":"first-state-national-historical-park","km":98}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=appa"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.606Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene","text":"Many closures remain on the Trail following Hurricane Helene's devastation. This will remain true for the foreseeable future. Visit the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) website for an up-to-date list of closures. OBSERVE ALL CLOSURES. Stay safe!","url":"https://appalachiantrail.org/trail-updates/","updated":"2025-02-07 12:16:52.0","id":"nps-EEE17F52-23A4-483E-978B-D66E6E1E788D"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Caution","title":"Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia","text":"Human-habituated bears have been frequently spotted in the McAfee Knob Area. Allowing bears access to human food or garbage causes it to lose its fear of humans. Follow all food storage regulations, use provided food lockers and never feed a bear.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/subjects/bears/safety.htm","updated":"2024-09-06 12:47:46.0","id":"nps-FD19BDC9-5038-458F-808A-F773887CB272"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/appalachian-national-scenic-trail/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/appalachian-national-scenic-trail.geojson"}