Technically speaking the Appalachians begin in Alabama. And it is the Appalachian Trail so why not have it start there?
Technically speaking, where do they end?Originally Posted by blackmath
You never turned around to see the frowns
On the jugglers and the clowns
When they all did tricks for you.
Mexico, in the south. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1117123212.htm
Oklahoma and Arkansas have some bits 'n' pieces in the Midwest, and they go up to Newfoundland in the North.
I thought they re-commenced on the other side of Atlantic Ocean Gap.
You never turned around to see the frowns
On the jugglers and the clowns
When they all did tricks for you.
Keep it up and we're gonna confine you to the "engineering" threads.
Isn't there a geologist in the house who can help us sort this all out?
I disagree, Maine and New Hamphire are by far the most attractive parts of the Appalachain Mountains. Plus, the AT is one of Americas oldest footpaths.
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I think it's silly to suggest (or demand) that the AT start in Alabama because the Appalachian mountains 'start' there. There are certainly parts of the Appalachians in Kentucky,South Carolina, and even Ohio, but no AT in those states. Everybody doesn't have to have a piece of the AT in their back yard.
Formerly uhfox
Springer to Bear Mountain Inn, NY
N Adams, MA to Clarendon VT
Franconia Notch to Crawford Notch
Good point. I think you are right on - not every trail needs to be "The Appalachian Trail".
The only thing I'll add is Benton MacKaye envisioned not only an Appalachian Trail, but a trail system that involved feeder trails from other surrounding states. Even if it isn't the AT - the Pinhoti and others like it meet Benton MacKaye's vision and should be commended. I personally feel groups like the South Eastern Foot Trails Association are on the right track and more cooperation and association between these trail groups are going to make our hiking experiences better and better.
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My 2008 Trail Journal of the BMT/AT
BMT Thru-Hikers' Guide
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NO SNIVELING
Perhaps in the future we will talk more about Trail Systems and talk less about Trails.
Now if I could only get myself to hike more and talk less...
Hopefully by then they'll put a better trail map on their website.
Theyve put up what trail they have... cant ask for more than that.
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Blake, the map was never designed for that scale. It was put together by a grad student at West Virginia University, and it is simply an overview. THE Great Eastern Trail volunteer GIS coordinator has better maps than that, and many of the trail clubs have maps that are quite good of their respective sections.
The intention is to use that big picture map to click down to the individual states then to each individual club. Some of the individual clubs sell maps and others offer downloadables. Any suggestions for improvement are most welcome and might even be acted on - eventually. It's most definitely a work in progress - and someone with more time and talent than the current GET interim webmaster is welcome to take over!
I guess I just found the map incredibly confusing. There's some trail running from Michigan to New York. Then there is also some trail running east west out of Washington D.C.
Then what I assume is the GET Trail in red seems to run directly in to the AT and turns green. Is it no longer the GET at that point?
The green trails are intersecting National Scenic Trails - North Country, Potomac Heritage, Appalachian, and Florida. I suppose labels would help...
I understand the GET/AT intersection/interaction in the Pearisburg/Burkes Garden area is the subject of some fine pointed multi-party talks at the present time. Consequently that particular zone is intentionally vaguely rendered on the map.
...except for crossing the Tennessee River to Signal Point, is there an official shuttler?
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