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2020 Edition of WhiteBlaze Pages, A Complete Appalachian Trail Guidebook is still available

Published on 05-25-2020 11:59

2020 Edition of WhiteBlaze Pages is still available
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Kennebec Ferry schedule update for 2020

Published on 05-07-2020 23:28

The ATC has released the Updated Kennebec Ferry Schedule for 2020.
Hikers will need to be done there hiking before October because ...

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Harpers Ferry AT walking bride to open by the end of June 2020

Published on 05-05-2020 13:12

Good news from the ATC, regarding the AT walking bridge across the Potomac River.
CSX and NPS have announced that they plan to start work on the walking bridge across the river within the next two weeks, with hopes of opening it by the end of June.

The Green Mountain Club is asking hikers to avoid using the Long Trail

Published on 04-30-2020 20:12

The Green Mountain Club has asked hikers to please avoid using the Long Trail, Appalachian Trail, side trails, and associated facilities on all lands until the Governor lifts the Stay at Home order. We encourage everyone to get out and exercise and recreate locally, close to home.
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ATC is asking thru-hikers and section-hikers to postpone their hikes

Published on 03-10-2020 20:25

The ATC is asking thru-hikers and section-hikers to postpone their hikes. Please go to the following link to read more.
wildeast.appalachiantrail.org/official-blog/updated-covid-19-guidance-for-a-t-multi-day-and-thru-hikers/

Closures or changes that effect the Appalachian Trail because of the Corona Virus

Published on 03-17-2020 00:44 Number of Views: 1276

The ATC is maintaining a Listing of A.T. Closures

The list is organized by Trail-wide and State sections. The agency information is updated regularly. Their listing summarizes agency alerts, more detailed information can be found at the links provided. Also be aware that states may have changing conditions for visitor and resident travel and these conditions may vary quite a bit from your home state. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the additional travel and local regulations in order to be a better trail steward.

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Suggestions for getting around closed bridge at Harperes Ferry

Published on 03-16-2020 13:30 Number of Views: 282

Looking for suggestions for getting around the AT bridge that is closed at Harpers Ferry and do not wish to pay for a shuttle provider.
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Injured Appalachian Trail hiker triggers hours-long rescue in PA - PennLive

LOL, Read the links to the other news and thought the same thing.

I went thru that area, including knifes edge, when it was dry, so pretty
u.w. 05-24-2020, 16:26

Injured Appalachian Trail hiker triggers hours-long rescue in PA - PennLive

Only someone from the White Mountains would consider that fun in the rain. Seriously, I do remember that I was glad it wa not raining.
Astro 05-24-2020, 15:27

Injured Appalachian Trail hiker triggers hours-long rescue in PA - PennLive

No doubt twisted an ankle on the knife edge or Wolfs Rocks. It was fun doing that section in the rain.

What's even more interesting is the
Slo-go'en 05-24-2020, 14:47

Injured Appalachian Trail hiker triggers hours-long rescue in PA - PennLive

Hours long? Really?

And here I thought most rescue operations only involved a short phone call and a nearly instantaneous helicopter
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