Interactive Map - Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Explore the Appalachian Trail Map

Use this free Appalachian Trail interactive map to explore sections by state, plan your route, find trailheads, and locate shelters and campsites.

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The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) interactive map is built cooperatively by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) and National Park Service using ESRI’s ArcGIS Online mapping technology.

This map is for general reference purposes only. Always follow instructions from posted signs. Mileage on the interactive map may differ from guidebooks and maps due to variances in GIS data. Always hike with an updated map and guidebook, available from the ATC Trail Store. Trail conditions can change at any time. For the latest information on conditions and closures, visit our Trail Updates.

What You Can Find on the Appalachian Trail Map

Appalachian Trail shelters and campsites
Mile markers and distances
Trailhead parking and access points
Scenic overlooks and landmarks
A.T. Communities™ and Trail Club sections
Nearby hikes and access “near me”

A.T. White Blaze with hiker in the background.

Appalachian Trail by the Numbers

The Appalachian Trail is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. Use the interactive map to understand its scale, terrain, and the many places to explore along its nearly 2,200 miles spanning Georgia to Maine.

2197.9

total miles of the A.T.

464,500

elevation gain/loss (ft)

states the A.T. traverses

16.9M

annual recreation visits