THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL EXPEDITION HANDBOOK
An Official Trail Guide to 2,194 Miles of America's Footpath
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The Expedition Ahead
In February 2026, Jimmy "HoggCountry" Hogg heads north from Springer Mountain. After 840+ miles on Arkansas trails and the rare Sassafras Award, he's ready for the AT's 2,194 miles to Katahdin. This guide captures what he's learned along the way—and what he wishes he'd known sooner.
EXPEDITION DISPATCH
Official Mission Parameters
TRAIL INSTRUMENTS
14 precision calculators to prepare your expedition
RANGER RESOURCES
THE FIELD GUIDE
18 chapters of trail-tested wisdom covering gear, resupply, weather patterns, and the mindset that gets hikers to Katahdin.
Commence ReadingTRAIL INSTRUMENTS
14 interactive calculators and planners for milestones, resupply strategy, weather decisions, and expedition budget tracking.
Open ToolkitTHE JOURNEY
Training expeditions, field reports, and moving picture logs documenting the path from Arkansas trails to the AT's white blazes.
Follow AlongBY THE NUMBERS
The Appalachian Trail at a Glance
RANGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Essential reading before you commence your expedition
Part I: Hiker Profile & Experience
Trail credentials, completed thru-hikes, and the 840+ miles of experience that prepare a hiker for 2,194 miles of the Appalachian Trail.
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