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The trail 計人 longest marked footpath in the world. It star ee
WoQuntaln, Georgla. 凸 winds along the crest of the mouuntains. It goes
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states. It ends at 放 時刻 本二 is about 2,200 miles.
But when walked, the trail is 2,600 miles. If done nonstop, ft takes about six months.
Most hikers begin from Springer Mountain. They start around April 1. This is
why The snow has probably melted in the south. But there may still be snow in the
inorth. By the time they feach 本生 snow will be long gone. Whats the chance
of making it norstop7 上Here are the Gata. About 1,500 attempt it each year. Aboutt
300 make it. Itisagreat challenge.
Carefu] planning is necessary There are problems to solve. The biggest is weight
on ones back. Joo many hikers start out With too much. Wise ones dont carry
food. They send packages to post offices along the way. There are no camp fires
allowed. Some shelters are near the path. But the trail is crowded. It is hard to find
space. A perfect tent is necessary. And it rains a lot. Great rain gear is needed. It
should be light.
Benton MacKaye founded the trail. The first part was cut in 1922. Itis cared
for by volunteers in each state. Do you plan to go? Read lots of books by people
