Appalachian Trail — Full Thru-Hike
The iconic 2,190-mile trail from Springer Mountain, GA to Mount Katahdin, ME — the world's most famous thru-hike.
Route overview
- Region
- Georgia, United States
- Distance
- 2190 miles
- Elevation gain
- 464,500 feet
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Recommended duration
- 165 days
- Route type
- Point-to-Point
No permit requirement is currently listed; confirm current rules before departure.
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