The Best of the Appalachian Trail Day Hikes is the most comprehensive and useful guide to the very best Appalachian Trail day hikes. Trailhead maps and driving directions put you on the trail. Trail profiles preview each trail's unique flora, fauna, and history. Hike difficulty ratings help you choose the right hike. Trail routing changes keep you on track. So what are the best day hikes on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail? Our team of Appalachian Trail experts carefully considered that question, hit the trail, and discovered the answer with boots and sweat. Maine's Katahdin New York's Anthony's Nose Pennsylvania's Chimney Rocks Virginia's McAfee Knob Tennessee's Laurel Fork Gorge and Falls Georgia's Blood Mountain From Maine to Georgia, the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail is an icon and a destination. According to the Appalachian Trail Conference, 3 to 4 million hikers spend time each year exploring sections of the A.
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