Center for State of the Parks: Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Appalachian Trail Report (1.99 MB)This report by the National Parks Conservation Association’s Center for State of the Parks provides a brief overview of the history of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, an explanation of how the trail is managed, descriptions of the trail’s natural, cultural, and recreational resources and the challenges they face, and recommendations for how to bolster current efforts to protect and preserve this American icon.
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General
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- NPCA Regions:
- Mid-Atlantic
- Northeast
- Southeast
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