One thing I found missing when I looked around on the web was that there wasn’t a “go to” place for learning about the Appalachian Trail on a state-by-state basis. So, here it is.

Each state certainly has its own flavor, affected by topography, climate and the way the trail designers decided to escort you through.

You can use the pull-down menu above to explore the trail by state. Each page includes selected highlights and suggested section hikes for each state. (“Wait, where’s West Virginia?”, you might ask. No, I haven’t forgotten it. But because it’s a total of four miles, I included it on the Virginia page.

Speaking of section hikes, you might find it helpful to read my blog posts about trip planning (which includes info on how to get shuttles to and from different trail access points and other tips) and about getting in shape on and off the trail.