An essential planning and on-the-trail tool for thru- or section-hikers, the 2023 Appalachian Trail Data Book from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is a lightweight guide to key features on the AT.
Features
Consolidates basic information from the 11 official Appalachian Trail Conservancy guidebooks into a table of distances between major AT shelters, road crossings and features
In addition to including codes for lodging, food, water and other essentials, the data book is keyed to both the individual guidebook sections and the separate maps
Updated each December to address trail relocations, new or removed shelters and other changes