Books and Calendars Appalachian Trail Guide to North Carolina-Georgia

The Appalachian Trail Guide to North Carolina-Georgia contains detailed Trail descriptions (both North to South and South to North) and information on road-crossings, shelters, water sources, points of interest, and general advice. It covers 234 miles from the eastern end of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) through the Nantahala and Chattahoochee national forests and the GSMNP. Includes four-colored, water-resistant, tear-resistant topographic maps with elevation profiles (scale 1:63,360) plus the five-color, National Geographic map of the GSMNP which is waterproof and tearproof (scale 1:62,500).The book itself has background information, first-aid tips, and sketches of points of interest in each section, as well as long- and short-distance hikes of the A.T. and major side trails.Proceeds from the sale of these guides go back into the protection and maintenance of the AT through the programs of the Appalachian Trail Conference (click to learn about joining) and its affiliated local clubs. The guide is a durably bound 4.5" x 6.5" paperback for trail convenience, printed on recycled paper, and packaged with maps in a re-sealable plastic pouch.