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[[Image:AppalachianTrail01.jpg|thumb|The Appalachian Trail‎]]

[[Image:AppalachianTrail01.jpg|thumb|The Appalachian Trail‎]]

The '''Appalachian Trail''' is a 2,175-mile long continuous hiking trail that runs through 14 of the eastern United States from [[Maine]] to [[Georgia]]. Approximately 4 million people each year hike on various parts of the trail, much of which borders the [[Appalachian Mountains]]. The trail begins on the summit of [[Springer Mountain]] in northern [[Georgia]] and ends on the summit of [[Mount Katahdin]] in [[Maine]].  

The '''Appalachian Trail''' is a 2,175-mile long continuous hiking trail that runs through 14 of the eastern United States from [[Maine]] to [[Georgia]]. Approximately 4 million people each year hike on various parts of the trail, much of which borders the [[Appalachian Mountains]]. The trail begins on the summit of [[Springer Mountain]] in northern [[Georgia]] and ends on the summit of [[Mount Katahdin]] in [[Maine]].  

The trail is officially named the "Appalachian National Scenic Trail" and is commonly abbreviated as the "A.T.". The entire trail route is clearly marked with signs showing white blazes.  

The trail is officially named the "Appalachian National Scenic Trail" and is commonly abbreviated as the "A.T.". The entire trail route is clearly marked with signs showing white blazes.