The Trail
Trail Geography
Hiking Gear and Preparations
Hiking The Trail
Glossary
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A.T.
What is the abbreviation for the Appalachian Trail?
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Where does the Appalachian Trail begin in the south?
Springer Mountain in Georgia
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What is something hikers sleep in when hiking?
a tent
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What are hikes called who hike the entire trail within one year?
thru-hikers
Thru-hiking, or through-hiking, is the act of hiking an established long-distance trail end-to-end continuously.
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What is a narrow path used for walking only?
footpath
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100 years
How old is the Appalachian Trail?
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Where does he Appalachian Trail end in the north?
Mount Katahdin in Maine
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What are some types of coats/jackets that hikers should have when hiking the Appalachian Trail?
Down jacket, rain jacket, poncho, rain skirt
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What is a type of shelter hikers find along the Appalachian trail that has three sides and one open side?
Lean-to Shelters
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What is cleanliness for the purpose of staying healthy?
hygiene
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1937
When was the Appalachian Trail completed?
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How long is the Appalachian Trail?
3200 km
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This item helps hikers navigate the trail, especially when the path is unclear or in remote areas.
map and compass
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What are some dangerous animals you might encounter on the Appalachian Trail?
black bears, venomous snakes and ticks, bobcats, and coyotes
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What is it called when your body temperature gets dangerously low?
hypothermia
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What type of hiking trail is the Appalachian Trail?
hiking only footpath
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How many states does the Appalachian Trail go through?
14 U.S. States
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This type of bag is designed to carry all a hiker's essential gear and supplies, including food, water, and clothing.
a backpack or hiking pack
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This is the average time it takes for a thru-hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail, if they hike continuously.
5 to 7 months
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What are the natural features of the land called?
terrain
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How many steps are in the Appalachian Trail?
5,000,000 steps
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This map tells you where things are and how to get to them, whether you're hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, or just interested in the world around you. These maps describe the shape of the land. They define and locate natural and manmade features like woodlands, waterways, important buildings, and bridges.
topographic map
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A specially designed long stick, often made of metal and used in a pair, that gives you support when you are walking.
trekking pole
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What are some physical challenges hikers encounter while hiking the Appalachian Trail?
hunger, exhaustion, soreness, loneliness
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What is it called when you are getting used to a new climate or situation?
acclimate