National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a National Scenic Trail in Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia. The NPS currently lists 2 active alerts (1 closure), 0 campgrounds and 3 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

ConnecticutGeorgiaMassachusettsMarylandMaineNorth CarolinaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew YorkPennsylvaniaTennesseeVirginiaVermontWest Virginia National Scenic Trail No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

About the park

“The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains.”

Active alerts

2

Closures

1

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

3

Current alerts and closures

2 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 1 caution and 0 information.

Closure

List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene

Many closures remain on the Trail following Hurricane Helene's devastation. This will remain true for the foreseeable future. Visit the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) website for an up-to-date list of closures. OBSERVE ALL CLOSURES. Stay safe!

Posted or updated Feb 7, 2025 ·Details on nps.gov

Caution

Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia

Human-habituated bears have been frequently spotted in the McAfee Knob Area. Allowing bears access to human food or garbage causes it to lose its fear of humans. Follow all food storage regulations, use provided food lockers and never feed a bear.

Posted or updated Sep 6, 2024 ·Details on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

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Photo: NPS Photo

Multi-Park Loop

Park your car and stretch your legs! Visit four different National Parks in Washington, DC and begin logging miles on seven different National Historic or National Scenic trails!

Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

Visit Jefferson Rock

Hike along the Appalachian Trail in Harpers Ferry, WV to see the view Thomas Jefferson once described as "one of the most stupendous scenes in Nature."

Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed

Self-Guided Tours - Walking

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Activities the NPS lists for Appalachian.

AstronomyStargazingCampingBackcountry CampingCompass and GPSOrienteeringGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHands-OnCitizen ScienceVolunteer VacationHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingJunior Ranger ProgramSnowshoeingWildlife WatchingBirdwatching

Operating hours

In general, the Appalachian Trail is open year-round. The northern terminus at Mount Katahdin in Maine is within Baxter State Park, which may be closed in winter months, depending on weather…

Appalachian National Scenic Trail
DayHours
MondayAll Day
TuesdayAll Day
WednesdayAll Day
ThursdayAll Day
FridayAll Day
SaturdayAll Day
SundayAll Day

Weather: It is your responsibility to be prepared for all weather conditions, including extreme and unexpected weather changes year-round.

Contact and directions

Phone
3045356278
Email
0@0
Address
Appalachian Trail Park Office, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
Coordinates
40.4103, -76.4338· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Damascus Trail CenterDaily: 10:00AM - 5:00PM—Yes
Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Harper's Ferry Visitor CenterMon 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Tue 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Wed 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Thu 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sat 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sun 9:00AM - 5:00PM—Yes
Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Monson Visitor CenterDaily: Closed413-200-0313Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/appa/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.