Useful Links
Some Useful Links to Other Websites:
Appalachian Trail Distance Calculator - Calculate the distance between shelters and other landmarks along the AT.
NOAA Weather - Enter location by name or zipcode to get the latest weather forecast.
Whiteblaze.net - All sorts of information on hiking and the Appalachian Trail.
Wikitrail.org - More information about the Appalachian Trail
Appalachian Trail Guide - Downloads a complete guide to the Appalachian Trail in PDF format, compiled by hikers and updated frequently. Especially useful if you carry a smartphone with you while hiking.
Tennessee Landforms - A repository of waypoint data for many Tennessee landforms for those of you using a GPS.
AT Shelters - About everything you wanted to know about all of the Appalachian Trail shelters, including GPS data and some photos.
Old Timers Hiking Club - Located in Johnson City, they hike every Monday and Wednesday.Â
Johnson City Hiking Club - Weekly hikes every Saturday.
Hiking for Beginners - Useful tips for beginning hikers with links to other helpful guides.
Photos by Sharon Posniak
