Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail runs roughly 2,198 miles through 14 states from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine, and is widely cited as the world's longest hiking-only footpath.
OpenStreetMap (curated relation)
- Length
- 2,123 mi
- Thru-hike
- 150–210 days
- Elev. gain
- —
- States
- 14
About the route
The Appalachian Trail runs roughly 2,198 miles through 14 states from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine, and is widely cited as the world's longest hiking-only footpath.
Termini
Terminus A
Springer Mountain, GA
34.6266, -84.1935
Terminus B
Mount Katahdin, ME
45.9044, -68.9213
Verified waypoints
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Route markers4
Harpers Ferry (ATC Headquarters) · Intersection
Psychological midpoint and Appalachian Trail Conservancy HQ.
Source ↗ From the official trail guide
100-Mile Wilderness (Southern Boundary) · Intersection
Start of the 100-Mile Wilderness — final stretch before Katahdin.
Source ↗ From the official trail guide
Springer Mountain (Southern Terminus) · Trailhead
Bronze plaque on Springer Mountain, GA. Traditional northbound start.
3,543 ftSource ↗ From the official trail guide
Mount Katahdin (Northern Terminus) · Trailhead
Baxter Peak summit sign inside Baxter State Park, ME.
Mile 2198 mi5,269 ftSource ↗ From the official trail guide
Views3
Kuwohi / Clingmans Dome · Summit
Highest point on the AT — 6,643 ft inside Great Smoky Mountains NP.
6,644 ftSource ↗ From the official trail guide
McAfee Knob · Viewpoint
Iconic overhanging rock viewpoint — the most-photographed spot on the AT.
Source ↗ From the official trail guide
Mount Washington · Summit
Highest peak in the Northeast — 6,288 ft, infamous for severe weather.
6,289 ftSource ↗ From the official trail guide
What we don't yet have
We deliberately do not display water sources, resupply towns, shuttle services, or trail-side businesses on this page. Those change every season and an out-of-date pin can be a safety issue, especially on the high-desert and alpine sections of long trails. Use the trail association's published guide, FarOut, or Guthook for that level of detail; verify with rangers before relying on any cached source.
Official sources
Last verified by us: 2026-05-22
Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Reconfirm alerts, permits, and closures with the agency before you go.
Permits
Voluntary northbound thru-hiker registration with the ATC. Specific sections (Baxter State Park, Great Smoky Mountains NP, Shenandoah NP) require permits.