Appalachian Trail landmarks and waypoints

≈ 3,780 FT · 34.62665, -84.19353

Southern terminus and summit plaque

≈ 4,110 FT · 34.68135, -84.06942

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

≈ 4,461 FT · 34.73970, -83.93703

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

≈ 4,217 FT · 34.79818, -83.92620

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

≈ 3,862 FT · 34.88325, -83.91047

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

≈ 3,619 FT · 34.94174, -83.89966

First state-line milestone northbound

≈ 3,264 FT · 35.02680, -83.88393

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

≈ 2,887 FT · 35.11719, -83.86721

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

≈ 2,732 FT · 35.15441, -83.86033

Major road crossing near Franklin

≈ 2,200 FT · 35.28201, -83.83673

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

≈ 2,111 FT · 35.30327, -83.83280

Deep gorge crossing and major hiker hub

≈ 1,579 FT · 35.43088, -83.80921

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

≈ 3,256 FT · 35.49011, -83.70016

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

≈ 6,495 FT · 35.55968, -83.50734

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

≈ 6,644 FT · 35.56287, -83.49850

Highest point on the A.T.

≈ 5,040 FT · 35.61121, -83.42488

Major Smokies road crossing and historic overlook

≈ 4,948 FT · 35.64133, -83.37675

Iconic Smokies cliff-side viewpoint

≈ 4,845 FT · 35.67525, -83.32254

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

≈ 4,696 FT · 35.72425, -83.24423

Northern gateway out of the Smokies

≈ 4,524 FT · 35.78079, -83.15387

Famous grassy bald with 360-degree views

≈ 4,456 FT · 35.80341, -83.11773

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

≈ 4,272 FT · 35.86372, -83.02135

A.T. runs directly through downtown

≈ 4,100 FT · 35.92026, -82.93100

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

≈ 3,814 FT · 36.01449, -82.78041

High grassy summit on the NC/TN line

≈ 3,688 FT · 36.05595, -82.71415

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

≈ 3,481 FT · 36.12380, -82.60572

Major river at Erwin

≈ 3,367 FT · 36.16150, -82.54549

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

≈ 3,103 FT · 36.24819, -82.40694

High-elevation spruce-fir summit area

≈ 3,057 FT · 36.26327, -82.38285

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

≈ 3,046 FT · 36.26704, -82.37682

Gateway to Roan Highlands

≈ 3,011 FT · 36.27835, -82.35875

Open grassy balds with expansive views

≈ 2,966 FT · 36.29342, -82.33466

One of the Southeast's premier open-mountain panoramas

≈ 2,828 FT · 36.33866, -82.26237

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

≈ 2,599 FT · 36.41404, -82.14190

Major Tennessee lake crossing

≈ 2,473 FT · 36.45551, -82.07564

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

≈ 1,927 FT · 36.63501, -81.78878

Iconic A.T. town and Trail Days host

≈ 1,929 FT · 36.63620, -81.78603

Scenic shared corridor near Damascus

≈ 1,960 FT · 36.65511, -81.74230

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

≈ 2,034 FT · 36.69923, -81.64028

Open high-country landscape known for wild ponies

≈ 2,065 FT · 36.71814, -81.59656

Virginia high-country landmark

≈ 2,097 FT · 36.73705, -81.55283

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

≈ 2,285 FT · 36.85051, -81.29049

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

≈ 2,327 FT · 36.87572, -81.23219

Approximate quarter-way point

≈ 2,458 FT · 36.95451, -81.05000

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

≈ 2,667 FT · 37.08057, -80.75851

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

≈ 2,746 FT · 37.12784, -80.64920

Major river valley and resupply point

≈ 2,840 FT · 37.18457, -80.51802

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

≈ 3,034 FT · 37.30118, -80.24839

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

≈ 3,081 FT · 37.32954, -80.18280

Distinctive quartzite rock formation and scramble

≈ 3,128 FT · 37.35790, -80.11722

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

≈ 3,186 FT · 37.39267, -80.03682

One of the most photographed A.T. viewpoints

≈ 3,110 FT · 37.44514, -79.97419

Long cliff-top views across Catawba Valley

≈ 2,999 FT · 37.52119, -79.88340

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

≈ 2,717 FT · 37.71426, -79.65292

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

≈ 2,606 FT · 37.79031, -79.56213

Long pedestrian bridge across the James River

≈ 2,453 FT · 37.89562, -79.43642

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

≈ 2,334 FT · 37.97753, -79.33864

Major climb and summit in central Virginia

≈ 2,214 FT · 38.05944, -79.24086

Rugged ridge with multiple overlooks

≈ 2,129 FT · 38.11794, -79.17102

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

≈ 1,950 FT · 38.24080, -79.02436

Southern entrance to Shenandoah National Park

≈ 1,745 FT · 38.38121, -78.85674

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

≈ 1,651 FT · 38.44557, -78.77992

Distinctive boulder field and Shenandoah views

≈ 1,455 FT · 38.58013, -78.61928

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

≈ 1,421 FT · 38.60353, -78.59135

Historic Shenandoah meadow and visitor area

≈ 1,353 FT · 38.65033, -78.53548

High Shenandoah overlook region

≈ 1,259 FT · 38.71469, -78.45865

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

≈ 1,020 FT · 38.87850, -78.26310

Northern Shenandoah high point and basalt columns

≈ 952 FT · 38.92531, -78.20723

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

≈ 696 FT · 39.10082, -77.99770

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

≈ 372 FT · 39.32342, -77.73198

ATC headquarters and famous historic town

≈ 441 FT · 39.27634, -77.78818

Early monument honoring George Washington

≈ 371 FT · 39.36998, -77.65943

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

≈ 365 FT · 39.63789, -77.24203

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

≈ 364 FT · 39.69817, -77.14811

Traditional halfway celebration area

≈ 359 FT · 39.90580, -76.82462

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

≈ 357 FT · 39.99287, -76.68897

Major river crossing

≈ 353 FT · 40.18710, -76.38635

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

≈ 348 FT · 40.42152, -76.02112

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

≈ 347 FT · 40.46841, -75.94808

Historic Pennsylvania trail town

≈ 343 FT · 40.66264, -75.64546

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

≈ 341 FT · 40.74301, -75.52024

Dramatic exposed climb above the Lehigh River

≈ 337 FT · 40.93055, -75.22805

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

≈ 336 FT · 40.98452, -75.14396

Major Delaware River crossing into New Jersey

≈ 386 FT · 41.00153, -75.08502

Natural glacial lake on Kittatinny Ridge

≈ 493 FT · 41.03829, -74.95767

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

≈ 564 FT · 41.06280, -74.87276

Tall monument and broad NJ views

≈ 835 FT · 41.15592, -74.55012

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

≈ 878 FT · 41.17062, -74.49917

New Jersey lake and forest landmark

≈ 1,078 FT · 41.23923, -74.26144

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

≈ 1,293 FT · 41.31291, -74.00616

Hudson Highlands summit and historic park

≈ 1,293 FT · 41.31291, -74.00616

Iconic Hudson River crossing

≈ 1,397 FT · 41.37546, -73.96648

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

≈ 1,554 FT · 41.47005, -73.90647

Long wetland boardwalk through New York farm country

≈ 2,143 FT · 41.82477, -73.68144

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

≈ 2,287 FT · 41.91148, -73.62643

Classic Connecticut ridge views

≈ 2,549 FT · 42.06913, -73.52641

Shaded ravine with cascades at CT/MA border

≈ 2,772 FT · 42.20314, -73.44140

Long exposed ridge with expansive valley views

≈ 2,811 FT · 42.22679, -73.42640

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

≈ 2,903 FT · 42.28197, -73.39139

High southern Massachusetts summit

≈ 3,335 FT · 42.54210, -73.22637

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

≈ 3,493 FT · 42.63726, -73.16599

Highest point in Massachusetts

≈ 3,152 FT · 42.76044, -73.06463

Entry into the Green Mountains

≈ 2,771 FT · 42.89786, -72.95154

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

≈ 2,390 FT · 43.03528, -72.83846

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

≈ 1,895 FT · 43.21392, -72.69144

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

≈ 1,438 FT · 43.37882, -72.55574

Major Vermont high-elevation landmark

≈ 1,095 FT · 43.50250, -72.45396

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

≈ 541 FT · 43.70230, -72.28954

A.T. crosses into New Hampshire through Dartmouth town

≈ 2,257 FT · 43.86980, -72.05388

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

≈ 3,117 FT · 43.95385, -71.93562

First major White Mountain summit northbound

≈ 4,917 FT · 44.12960, -71.68836

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

≈ 5,237 FT · 44.16079, -71.64446

Iconic exposed ridge traverse

≈ 5,547 FT · 44.19321, -71.54364

Classic White Mountains hut-and-waterfall area

≈ 5,578 FT · 44.19647, -71.53351

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

≈ 5,858 FT · 44.22576, -71.44239

High exposed White Mountains terrain

≈ 5,889 FT · 44.22902, -71.43227

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

≈ 6,014 FT · 44.24204, -71.39177

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

≈ 6,286 FT · 44.27050, -71.30325

Highest point in the Northeast

≈ 6,138 FT · 44.25506, -71.35127

Northern Presidential alpine terrain

≈ 6,201 FT · 44.26157, -71.33102

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

≈ 2,498 FT · 44.53895, -70.98952

Famous 'toughest mile' boulder maze

≈ 2,213 FT · 44.64326, -70.83952

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

≈ 1,848 FT · 44.77654, -70.64785

Open Maine alpine ridge

≈ 1,692 FT · 44.83366, -70.56570

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

≈ 1,497 FT · 44.90506, -70.46303

Broad views over western Maine lake country

≈ 1,133 FT · 45.03834, -70.27136

Major high ridge overlooking Flagstaff Lake

≈ 964 FT · 45.10022, -70.18237

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

≈ 598 FT · 45.23394, -69.99006

Official canoe ferry across the Kennebec

≈ 1,486 FT · 45.36150, -69.78669

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

≈ 1,731 FT · 45.39681, -69.73041

Last major resupply before Baxter State Park

≈ 2,990 FT · 45.57773, -69.44197

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

≈ 3,635 FT · 45.67040, -69.29423

Major summit within the 100-Mile Wilderness

≈ 4,311 FT · 45.76749, -69.13945

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