There are a good many resources on the net for finding information on the Appalachian Trail. The links below represent but a fraction. We recommend starting out with the Appalachian Trail Conference.
The Appalachian Trail Conference
Appalachian Trail Trailplace for Thru-hikers
The Appalachian Trail Home Page
GORP - National Scenic Trails - The Appalachian Trail
The International Appalachian Trail
The National Park Service - Park Net
Welcome to the Appalachian Mountain Club
The Appalachian Trail in Georgia
John's Ultralight Backpacking Page
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