A classic now in its Fourth Edition The Appalachian Trail Hiker is todays platinum standard for the latest musthave information for the 4 million day section and thru hikers who explore the Appalachian Trail each year. The guide includes the latest information on hiking the AT with a GPS comprehensive trail club information including websites valuable stepbystep information on preparing to hike the A.T. crucial information on nutrition and diet expanded coverage on shelters cabins and campgrounds and details on choosing the best equipment. With the help of dozens of A.T. hikers the authors have gathered over 100000 miles of A.T. experience into this commonsense guide on the nationamp8217s oldest trail system. Whether you are planning an overnight hike in Virginia a twoweek trek through the Smokies or a thru hike from Georgia to Maine The Appalachian Trail Hiker is your passport to A.T. adventures in the new millennium.