Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers' Companion 2011

by Sylvester, Robert

• ISBN13: 9781889386744
• ISBN10: 188938674X
• Edition: 18th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-01-27
• Publisher: Appalachian Trail Conference

Summary

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association collaborate on this guide especially designed for potential thru-hikers. It gives them the basic information for a five- to six-month trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but also leaves 'space' for the adventure of finding out the extras for themselves.This basic information concentrates on services and food in towns and shelter and water locations on the trail, with a little oddball history slipped in here and there.With research by more than three dozen thru-hiker volunteers in 14 states, backed by the first-hand information of the Trail's volunteer and staff maintainers and managers, the 'Companion' includes extensive tabular information from the 2009 'A.T. Data Book'.Sized for easy packing in a quart-sized resealable baggie.Purchased mainly by current thru-hikers, it is also sought out by section-hikers and the top Appalachian Trail customer group: dreamers.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. iv
About the Companion	p. v
Using the Companion	p. vii
Issues on the Trail	p. ix
2011 Calendar	p. xviii
On the Appalachian Trail
Getting to the Termini	p. 1
Georgia	p. 9
North Carolina	p. 20
Great Smoky Mountains National Park	p. 30
North Carolina & the Tennessee Border	p. 38
Tennessee	p. 52
Virginia:
(Southwest)	p. 58
(Central)	p. 72
(Shenandoah National Park)	p. 92
(Northern)	p. 108
West Virginia	p. 114
Maryland	p. 120
Pennsylvania	p. 127
New Jersey	p. 150
New York	p. 158
Connecticut	p. 169
Massachusetts	p. 178
Vermont	p. 193
New Hampshire	p. 211
Maine	p. 232
Appendices
Post Offices along the Appalachian Trail	p. 261
Hostels, Camping & Showers	p. 268
Equipment Manufacturers & Distributors	p. 272
Dates to Remember (2011)	p. 275
ALDHA Membership Form	p. 276
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