Appalachian Trail landmarks and waypoints

≈ 3,780 FT · 34.62665, -84.19353

Southern terminus and summit plaque

≈ 3,143 FT · 34.66603, -84.13659

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 4,461 FT · 34.73971, -83.93702

Highest summit on the Georgia A.T. and major early landmark

≈ 3,099 FT · 34.73482, -83.91797

Only place where the A.T. passes through a building

≈ 2,964 FT · 34.77627, -83.82449

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 4,223 FT · 34.80403, -83.67674

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

First state-line milestone northbound

≈ 4,563 FT · 35.02061, -83.58149

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 3,796 FT · 35.09154, -83.52306

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 3,619 FT · 35.12177, -83.54433

Major road crossing near Franklin

≈ 4,073 FT · 35.28242, -83.58208

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 1,685 FT · 35.33857, -83.58601

Deep gorge crossing and major hiker hub

≈ 2,878 FT · 35.41529, -83.77347

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 1,490 FT · 35.45218, -83.80527

Large TVA dam and gateway to Great Smoky Mountains

≈ 4,586 FT · 35.54586, -83.79363

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 6,644 FT · 35.56287, -83.49850

Highest point on the A.T.

≈ 5,843 FT · 35.59409, -83.47106

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 5,040 FT · 35.61121, -83.42488

Major Smokies road crossing and historic overlook

≈ 5,532 FT · 35.63925, -83.37179

Iconic Smokies cliff-side viewpoint

≈ 4,746 FT · 35.72828, -83.18208

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 1,998 FT · 35.77094, -83.11126

Northern gateway out of the Smokies

≈ 4,216 FT · 35.79711, -82.95099

Famous grassy bald with 360-degree views

≈ 4,000 FT · 35.80497, -82.94992

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 1,333 FT · 35.89233, -82.82904

A.T. runs directly through downtown

≈ 3,646 FT · 36.01510, -82.73596

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 3,567 FT · 36.03489, -82.59663

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 5,515 FT · 35.98971, -82.49018

High grassy summit on the NC/TN line

≈ 1,688 FT · 36.09974, -82.43547

Major river at Erwin

≈ 3,039 FT · 36.10434, -82.39681

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 6,282 FT · 36.10456, -82.12235

High-elevation spruce-fir summit area

≈ 6,261 FT · 36.10513, -82.12214

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 5,504 FT · 36.10652, -82.11068

Gateway to Roan Highlands

≈ 5,824 FT · 36.10706, -82.10401

Open grassy balds with expansive views

One of the Southeast's premier open-mountain panoramas

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 1,955 FT · 36.30777, -82.12890

Major Tennessee lake crossing

≈ 2,244 FT · 36.27859, -82.13620

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 1,927 FT · 36.63501, -81.78878

Iconic A.T. town and Trail Days host

Scenic shared corridor near Damascus

≈ 3,250 FT · 36.63773, -81.71296

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

Open high-country landscape known for wild ponies

Virginia high-country landmark

≈ 5,420 FT · 36.65661, -81.53526

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 3,246 FT · 36.80943, -81.42238

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

Approximate quarter-way point

≈ 4,408 FT · 37.05780, -81.39942

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 2,634 FT · 37.22396, -80.82392

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 1,804 FT · 37.32652, -80.73507

Major river valley and resupply point

≈ 3,366 FT · 37.37480, -80.75837

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 2,894 FT · 37.36054, -80.17328

Distinctive quartzite rock formation and scramble

≈ 2,182 FT · 37.38820, -80.05708

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 3,186 FT · 37.39267, -80.03682

One of the most photographed A.T. viewpoints

≈ 2,953 FT · 37.43781, -79.99916

Long cliff-top views across Catawba Valley

≈ 2,105 FT · 37.43465, -79.98756

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 824 FT · 37.59949, -79.41314

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 651 FT · 37.59568, -79.39101

Long pedestrian bridge across the James River

≈ 2,495 FT · 37.67777, -79.33853

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 4,063 FT · 37.81971, -79.06241

Major climb and summit in central Virginia

≈ 3,951 FT · 37.85846, -78.98380

Rugged ridge with multiple overlooks

≈ 2,703 FT · 37.88491, -78.99369

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 1,900 FT · 38.03153, -78.85780

Southern entrance to Shenandoah National Park

≈ 2,665 FT · 38.08558, -78.78560

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 2,930 FT · 38.22304, -78.73336

Distinctive boulder field and Shenandoah views

≈ 3,178 FT · 38.33319, -78.55831

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 3,595 FT · 38.52652, -78.43973

Historic Shenandoah meadow and visitor area

High Shenandoah overlook region

≈ 2,703 FT · 38.67666, -78.31894

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

Northern Shenandoah high point and basalt columns

≈ 1,949 FT · 38.85030, -78.16367

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 1,381 FT · 39.22725, -77.77912

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 372 FT · 39.32342, -77.73198

ATC headquarters and famous historic town

Early monument honoring George Washington

≈ 1,360 FT · 39.63096, -77.55605

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 859 FT · 40.03343, -77.29860

Traditional halfway celebration area

≈ 1,246 FT · 40.30207, -77.08699

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 356 FT · 40.39815, -77.02304

Major river crossing

≈ 1,057 FT · 40.49866, -76.60024

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 1,547 FT · 40.54924, -76.15231

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 419 FT · 40.58232, -76.02438

Historic Pennsylvania trail town

≈ 1,485 FT · 40.68309, -75.87392

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 532 FT · 40.78705, -75.60741

Dramatic exposed climb above the Lehigh River

≈ 1,492 FT · 40.93676, -75.18643

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 336 FT · 40.98452, -75.14396

Major Delaware River crossing into New Jersey

≈ 1,379 FT · 41.00289, -75.07318

Natural glacial lake on Kittatinny Ridge

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

Tall monument and broad NJ views

≈ 882 FT · 41.27122, -74.51533

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

New Jersey lake and forest landmark

≈ 1,305 FT · 41.26332, -74.10400

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 1,293 FT · 41.31291, -74.00616

Iconic Hudson River crossing

≈ 1,293 FT · 41.31291, -74.00616

Hudson Highlands summit and historic park

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

Long wetland boardwalk through New York farm country

≈ 995 FT · 41.97544, -73.39240

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

Classic Connecticut ridge views

≈ 1,614 FT · 42.05826, -73.45913

Shaded ravine with cascades at CT/MA border

≈ 2,366 FT · 42.08226, -73.43200

Long exposed ridge with expansive valley views

≈ 1,943 FT · 42.10969, -73.42923

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 2,604 FT · 42.10196, -73.43251

High southern Massachusetts summit

≈ 3,463 FT · 42.63673, -73.16700

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 3,493 FT · 42.63726, -73.16599

Highest point in Massachusetts

Entry into the Green Mountains

≈ 3,566 FT · 42.97415, -73.07225

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 3,940 FT · 43.08627, -72.92489

Historic inspiration point for the A.T. and Long Trail

≈ 1,873 FT · 43.39880, -72.95477

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

Major Vermont high-elevation landmark

≈ 1,694 FT · 43.69507, -72.47531

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 541 FT · 43.70230, -72.28954

A.T. crosses into New Hampshire through Dartmouth town

≈ 2,249 FT · 43.87615, -72.02667

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 4,795 FT · 44.02451, -71.83092

First major White Mountain summit northbound

≈ 3,864 FT · 44.11754, -71.64672

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 5,237 FT · 44.16079, -71.64446

Iconic exposed ridge traverse

≈ 2,479 FT · 44.19841, -71.48952

Classic White Mountains hut-and-waterfall area

≈ 2,637 FT · 44.19584, -71.49439

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

High exposed White Mountains terrain

≈ 3,791 FT · 44.21939, -71.36951

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 5,014 FT · 44.25883, -71.31891

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 6,286 FT · 44.27050, -71.30325

Highest point in the Northeast

Northern Presidential alpine terrain

≈ 4,803 FT · 44.32780, -71.28316

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 2,498 FT · 44.53895, -70.98952

Famous 'toughest mile' boulder maze

≈ 3,004 FT · 44.52529, -70.98068

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 4,119 FT · 44.93641, -70.50461

Open Maine alpine ridge

≈ 2,935 FT · 44.96991, -70.44577

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

Broad views over western Maine lake country

Major high ridge overlooking Flagstaff Lake

≈ 1,151 FT · 45.24021, -70.05546

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 598 FT · 45.23394, -69.99006

Official canoe ferry across the Kennebec

≈ 1,983 FT · 45.45315, -69.26230

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

Last major resupply before Baxter State Park

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

Major summit within the 100-Mile Wilderness

≈ 1,022 FT · 45.79896, -69.17087

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 5,263 FT · 45.90429, -68.92136

Classic first major Katahdin view

≈ 5,263 FT · 45.90429, -68.92136

Common A.T. overnight stop or hiker-service point

≈ 5,263 FT · 45.90429, -68.92136

Northern terminus and iconic summit sign