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Apr 1st, 2026 to Oct 31st, 2026
Appalachian Trail New York, NY - Walking the Appalachian Trail NY
This NY State-wide walk allows you to obtain AVA AT Special Program credit starting at many different trailheads. Terrain is up and down in most areas and elevation varies from 178 feet to 1433 feet
3, 4, 5, 42km
Rate: 4D
Par-For-The-Course
The Appalachian Trail
Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail
Apr 1st, 2026 to Sep 30th, 2026
Bluemont, VA - Appalachian Trail - Northern Virginia
Hiking the Appalachian Trail near Bluemont, Virginia, offers stunning views, a challenging yet rewarding experience, and the chance to connect with nature and fellow hikers.
5, 10, 12km
Rate: 3C
Cheshire, MA - Appalachian Trail - The Cobbles & Gore Pond
Enjoy spectacular views of the Cheshire reservoir from a rocky perch, "The Cobbles." When returning to town, head to the ice cream store - a favorite stop for AT hikers.
5, 10, 13km
Rate: 4E
Apr 1st, 2026 to Dec 31st, 2026
Kent, CT - Appalachian Trail along Housatonic River
Unique riverside stretch of the Appalachian Trail with no elevation changes and frequent sightings of birds.
8, 10, 16km
Rate: 1B
Anniversaries Hurrah
May 1st, 2026 to Nov 30th, 2026
Hanover, NH - Appalachian Trail - Border Walk - Dartmouth Colleg
This can be a border walk, AT walk, or just a pleasant walk around both or either of two great college towns. Good restaurants and views.
Rate: 2A
May 1st, 2026 to Sep 30th, 2026
Lincoln, NH - Franconia Notch State Park
Choice of flume walk ($), walk along the Pemi, or an AT route. Consult with the park rangers at the Visitor Center to get the right walk for you. The flume gets many visitors. A geological wonder.
5, 10, 20km
Rate: 3B
May 15th, 2026 to Oct 31st, 2026
Killington, VT - Appalachian Trail - Thundering Falls - Gifford Woo
This is one you can bring the camper to in season. AT or woods walking.
5, 10km
Jun 1st, 2026 to Sep 30th, 2026
Millinocket, ME - Appalachian Trail - Baxter State Park
Beautiful waterfalls reward you on this easy to moderate hike in Baxter State Park along the AT. Consult BSP website for more information.
5, 20km
Appalachian Trail, TN - Appalachian Trail Tennessee
Hiking the A.T. is not for everyone, but doing even a short section is challenging and greatly satisfying. There are numerous points to hike up to the A.T. in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
5, 463km
Appalachian Trail, PA - Walking across PA
Your choice to walk through some of PA's scenic woods, farm fields and small towns.
5, 42km
Grain Elevators: Monarchs of the Plains
Appalachian Trail Georgia, GA - Hikes Along the Appalachian Trail
There are many great sites along the Georgia Appalachian Trail as you travel through the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.
4, 42km
Rate: 3D
Appalachian Trail New Jersey, NJ - Walking the Appalachian Trail NJ
This NJ State-wide walk allows you to obtain AVA credit starting at many different trailheads. Terrain is up and down in most areas and elevation varies from 286 feet to 1671 feet.
5(3C), 116km
Bear Mountain State Park, NY - Bear Mountain State Park/Zoo/Bridge
ALERT - This walk is pending AVA Approval for 2026. Due to major construction at the Park, the route is modified heavily.
Enjoy the Bear Mountain State Park Walk. The walk consists of three portions: The State Park itself, the Trailside Museums and Zoo, and The Bear Mountain Bridge spanning the Hudson River.
9(2A), 10km
Rate: 3A
Damascus, VA - Find the LOVE Appalachian Trail
This is a very flat part of the Appalachian Trail that goes through the small town of Damascus, where many trails meet.
Rails-To-Trails
Walking with America's Veterans
Fayetteville, PA - Pine Grove Furnace SP - Appalachian Trail
The park is just north of the midpoint of the Appalachian Trail and has the AT Museum, a hostel, and the General Store (ice cream challenge).
5(2C), 10, 14km
Harpers Ferry, WV - Appalachian Trail
There are three walk options: 10K AppalachianTrail, 5K Bolivar Heights, and 5K Lower Town. The ATC Visitor Center is open Thu - Mon, 9 am - 5 pm; Tue & Wed, 10 am - 4 pm.
5(2B), 10, 15, 20km
Step to the Beat
Walking With the Wild Things
Myersville, MD - Appalachian Trail Maryland
Take a hike on the Appalachian Trail in MD. For a FLAT hike, leave Harper's Ferry via the bridge over the Potomac River, turn right on the C&O Canal towpath. Walk your distance and return.
5, 66km
Potomac, MD - C&O Canal from Georgetown, DC to Cumberland, MD
184 miles with history in every step
10, 300km
Stroudsburg, PA - NJ Appalachian Trail
Hike the Appalachian Trail from PA across the Delaware River to New Jersey within the 70,000 acre Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The 5K walk is on pavement and is rated 1A.
5(1A), 10km
Stroudsburg, PA - PA Appalachian Trail
Hike the Appalachian Trail in PA. The 10K hike passes Eureka Creek and goes to the top of Mount Minsi with a majestic view of the 70,000 acre Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
5(3C), 10km
Rate: 4C
20 sanctions for 2026