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Accommodation and Hostels in Appalachian Trail
Accommodation and Hostels in Appalachian Trail
Appalachian Trail shelters are located along the trail. These are maintained by AT volunteers. Latitude/longitude data for AT shelters can be found at . Many towns along the trail offer lodging in the form of hostels, motels, rooms and such. Most of the towns are receptive to those on the AT and welcome visitors.
With the exception of occasional lean-tos (which are usually less comfortable than camping), you will rely on tents only throughout your hike, unless you take a break and walk off the trail into a town. Two matters are essential to address with your tent. First, make sure it's weather proof. Many a hiker thought it would be nice in Georgia in the spring, and to their horror had to quit when freezing in the snow. And it will rain on you, so make sure that you have a tent that will not leak, and that you can set up your tent without it flooding in the process. Second, you'll want a light tent that you can carry without loading down your back. Look for lightweight and ultra-lightweight backpacking tents, which you can find online at a number of dealers.
The rules are quite open for camping along the trail, even in most of the national parks. You can camp at the occasional built campground?these are usually crowded and often full, but are great places to meet other hikers and share stories and advice. But most nights you'll find yourself on your own. Pick any spot out of sight of the trail that is flat enough and that you can possibly clear of debris to pitch your tent. If you care at all about this wonderful trail, and don't want to ruin it for future visitors, always practice leave-no-trace camping, and restore some natural debris over the ground where you pitched your tent.
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