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A.T. State-By-State Photo Contest

The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, traversing some of the most scenic landscapes through 14 eastern states from Georgia to Maine. In 2023, we want to highlight the unique character and beauty of each state that the Trail passes through — and we need your help to do it!

State-by-State Photo Contest CollageThe 2023 State-by-State Photo Contest is a chance for photographers to share their awe-inspiring photos of the Trail from each of its 14 states. Throughout the year, we’ll be opening submissions for each state one at a time, beginning in Georgia and finishing in Maine. For a full contest timeline, scroll to the section beneath the submission form.

Click here to see the entry dates for each state contest.

Click here to see select photos from each completed state contest.

We are looking for a wide variety of photo types, including:

  • Scenic views and natural beauty on the Trail.
  • Shelters and other Trail structures.
  • Hikers and other visitors recreating responsibly on the A.T. (NO Leave No Trace principle violations).
  • Native plants and wildlife (just be sure to keep your distance).
  • Scenes from A.T. Communities™.

In addition to this contest page, the photos selected for each state will be featured throughout our various platforms — including our website, newsletters, and social media pages. And for each state contest, one photographer from each contest will be randomly selected to receive an A.T. T-shirt and other assorted prizes!

Thank you for capturing (and sharing) the beauty of the Appalachian Trail!


Contest Closed

Thank you to all who submitted photos!


View select photos from previous State-by-State Photo Contest entrants below!

Thank you to everyone who submitted their amazing photos! If your name is drawn for the contest, you will receive an email from us within one week of each contest’s completion.

Contest Timeline

Maine Photo Submissions

  • Submit your photos between October 20-November 5 COMPLETE!
  • Featured photos announced in the November 10 issue of Trailway News COMPLETE!

Georgia Photo Submissions (COMPLETE)

  • Submit your photos between February 10-26 COMPLETE!
  • Featured photos announced in the March 3 issue of Trailway News COMPLETE!

North Carolina Photo Submissions (COMPLETE)

  • Submit your photos between March 3-19 COMPLETE!
  • Featured photos announced in the March 24 issue of Trailway News COMPLETE!

Tennessee Photo Submissions (COMPLETE)

  • Submit your photos between March 24-April 9 COMPLETE!
  • Featured photos announced in the April 14 issue of Trailway News COMPLETE!

Virginia Photo Submissions (COMPLETE)

  • Submit your photos between April 14-30 COMPLETE!
  • Featured photos announced in the May 5 issue of Trailway News COMPLETE!

West Virginia and Maryland Photo Submissions (COMPLETE)

  • Submit your photos between May 5-21 COMPLETE!
  • Featured photos announced in the May 26 issue of Trailway News COMPLETE!

Pennsylvania Photo Submissions (COMPLETE)

  • Submit your photos between May 16-June 11 COMPLETE!
  • Featured photos announced in the June 16 issue of Trailway News COMPLETE!

New Jersey Photo Submissions (COMPLETE)

  • Submit your photos between June 16-July 2 COMPLETE!
  • Featured photos announced in the July 7 issue of Trailway News COMPLETE!

New York Photo Submissions (COMPLETE)

  • Submit your photos between July 7-23
  • Featured photos announced in the July 28 issue of Trailway News

Connecticut Photo Submissions (COMPLETE)

  • Submit your photos between July 28-August 13 COMPLETE!
  • Featured photos announced in the August 18 issue of Trailway News COMPLETE!

Massachusetts Photo Submissions (COMPLETE)

  • Submit your photos between August 18-September3 COMPLETE!
  • Featured photos announced in the September 8 issue of Trailway News COMPLETE!

Vermont Photo Submissions (COMPLETE)

  • Submit your photos between September 8-September 24 COMPLETE!
  • Featured photos announced in the September 29 issue of Trailway News COMPLETE!

New Hampshire Photo Submissions (COMPLETE)

  • Submit your photos between September 29-October 15 COMPLETE!
  • Featured photos announced in the October 20 issue of Trailway News COMPLETE!