Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Closure Caution See 2 current alerts
Current alerts (2)
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Closure
List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Many closures remain on the Trail following Hurricane Helene's devastation. This will remain true for the foreseeable future. Visit the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) website for an up-to-date list of closures. OBSERVE ALL CLOSURES. Stay safe!
More from the park: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
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Caution
Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Human-habituated bears have been frequently spotted in the McAfee Knob Area. Allowing bears access to human food or garbage causes it to lose its fear of humans. Follow all food storage regulations, use provided food lockers and never feed a bear.
More from the park: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Hours
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
| Every day | All Day |
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In general, the Appalachian Trail is open year-round. The northern terminus at Mount Katahdin in Maine is within Baxter State Park, which may be closed in winter months, depending on weather conditions.
Particular sections of the Trail, and less-developed roads accessing the Trail, may be closed temporarily for a number of reasons, but otherwise the trail is open.
Visitor centers
Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Harper's Ferry Visitor Center
Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Harper's Ferry Visitor Center
| Monday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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| Tuesday – Wednesday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Thursday – Sunday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy , a not-for-profit partner, operates a visitor center in Harpers Ferry, WV.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Harper's Ferry Visitor Center
Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Damascus Trail Center
Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Damascus Trail Center
| Monday – Sunday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
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The Appalachian Trail Conservancy , a not-for-profit partner, operates a visitor center in Damascus, VA.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Damascus Trail Center
Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Monson Visitor Center
Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Monson Visitor Center
| Monday – Sunday | Closed |
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The Monson Appalachian Trail Visitor Center closed for the 2024 season on Monday, October 14. Stay tuned in the new year for information about the 2025 season dates and hours.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Monson Visitor Center
About this park
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by private citizens, and completed in 1937, today the trail is managed by the National Park Service, US Forest Service, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, numerous state agencies and thousands of volunteers.