Operating Hours
Open year-round.

Visitation
Heaviest use between early spring and late fall.

Permits
Permits are not required to walk the Trail, but overnight camping permits are necessary in Shenandoah National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Baxter State Park in Maine.

Visitors Center and Programs
Visitor Center: While there is no official visitor center, information may be found along the way where the trail traverses through towns. Call the Appalachian Trail Conference for specifics: 304-535-6331.

Food Supplies and Concessions
Food/Supplies: Stores are in nearby towns. Long-distance hikers often mail food and resupply packages to post offices.

Visitor Impact
Vehicles and pack animals are prohibited.

Additional Information
The Appalachian Trail Conference, a volunteer-centered nonprofit, maintains the 2,167-mile Appalachian Trail footpath and helps manage the lands that protect it. For more information: www.atconf.org, or 304/535-6331.