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Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Length: 115.61 mi

Est. time: 53h 42m

Gain: 30,120 ft

Loss: 30,533 ft

Max elev: 4,207 ft

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Elevation profile

+30,120 ft gain · −30,533 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Peaks of Otter Visitor Center (Milepost 85.6) (VisitorCenter)

Build a loop

stitched loop

Appalachian National Scenic Trail + Thunder Ridge Trail

115.8 mi · +30,184 ft · ~53.8 hr (est.)

Connect the dots

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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