How Do You Hike The Appalachian Trail?
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,000-mile hiking trail that runs from Springer Mountain in Northern Georgia, to Mount Kalahdin in central Maine. En route, the trail passes through 9 other states. The first leg of the trail was marked in 1923 in Georgia and North Carolina, and the entire route was finished in the mid-1930’s. Since then, more than 9,000 people have completed the entire length of the trail. Plan ahead. The 2,000-mile Appalachian Trail is not an endeavor for a casual day-hiker. The rugged route traverses many climate zones and exposes hikers to snakes, wild animals, bug bites and adverse weather conditions. That said, the trail is relatively safe and provides a unique opportunity to see the many scenic wonders of the eastern United States. Make sure that you bring adequate clothes, a tent, provisions and watertight gear, but plan carefully as you have to carry all of your belongings. Consider hiking a segment of the trail. Not everyone has the time or the stamina to hike the e
