Description

This Appalachian Trail map pack covers New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts, following the trail from the Pennsylvania border in the south to the Vermont state line in the north.

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• The trail through New Jersey and New York is rugged and much more remote than one might imagine given its proximity to large population centers
• As the trail leaves New York, it skirts the northwest corner of Connecticut and traverses what remains of a once mighty mountain range
• The hiking is moderate through Connecticut and the climbs are short, but can be steep
• As the trail crosses into Massachusetts, it enters the Berkshires, characteristic of wooded hills and outstanding views with pleasant, flat hiking along the Berkshire plateau
• Pack includes 2 detailed topographic map guide booklets centered on the Appalachian Trail (AT) and overlapping with adjacent sections to reduce your chances of getting lost
• Built for all levels of hiking enthusiasts—from day-tripper to thru-hiker—these Topographic Map Guides are more convenient and easier to use than folded maps
• Front pages include resupply information, town inset maps, camping options and much more
• Printed on "Backcountry Tough" waterproof, tear-resistant paper with stainless-steel staples
• Along the bottom of each page, a trail profile shows distances between shelters, camping areas, and trail access points
• Map and trail profile provide a step-by-step visual guide to hiking the trail, mile by rugged mile
• A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with digital navigation
• Your purchase helps support National Geographic Society nonprofit's mission of research, education, conservation and exploration
• 1:63,360 scale means 1 in. equals 1 mile