Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Harpers Ferry, CT

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

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Pet-friendly summary

Dogs are allowed everywhere on the Trail except in three areas:

Amenities

  • Astronomy
  • Stargazing
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Compass and GPS
  • Orienteering
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Hands-On
  • Citizen Science
  • Volunteer Vacation
  • Hiking
  • Backcountry Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Snowshoeing
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching

About Appalachian National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by private citizens, and completed in 1937, today the trail is managed by the National Park Service, US Forest Service, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, numerous state agencies and thousands of volunteers.