The Appalachian Trail stretches approximately 2,200 miles through fourteen states, from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine.
Because this project is planned as a southbound hike, the journey would begin at Mount Katahdin and move south toward Springer Mountain.
A map helps show the scale of the challenge. The trail crosses mountains, forests, road crossings, rivers, trail towns, shelters, and some of the most iconic hiking locations in the eastern United States.
Explore the Trail
For now, the best way to explore the route is through the official Appalachian Trail Conservancy interactive map.
View the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Interactive Map
Future Map Features
This page may eventually include:
- A visual route map
- SOBO direction markers
- Major landmarks
- Trail towns
- Sponsored miles
- Sponsored landmarks
- Photos from completed sections
- Links to related journal entries
Future Sponsorship Concept
The long-term idea is to allow supporters to sponsor portions of the hike.
Sponsorship may eventually include:
- Sponsoring a specific mile
- Sponsoring a landmark
- Supporting gear needs
- Supporting trail logistics
- Donating to a veteran-related charity
- Leaving encouragement connected to a specific trail section
Details will be developed carefully before anything is launched publicly.