When I read that this month is the centennial of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, I knew I should take some pictures for this blog. I headed for the trail crossing on Remount Road (522) near Front Royal.
A sign provides general information about the trail along with information about the town of Front Royal, which invites hikers to spend time and money. I’ve seen long-distance hikers in town buying supplies including replacement footwear. By the time a through-hiker reaches this point from the trailhead in Georgia, they have walked 965 miles (1553 km)! If they make it to the northern terminus in Maine, that’s about another 1216 miles. A surprising number of people hike the entire length, Many more just hike some section of it. When I was younger, I did a number of short hikes on the trail in Shenandoah National Park. My parents enjoyed doing day hikes there and would take us kids, with canteens of water and some sandwiches and snacks.
The first section of the Appalachian Trail was completed in 1923 in New York State. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy was formed in 1925 to advocate for and protect the trail. The trail was completed in 1937 and has been modified since then.
Most of it is a lot more rugged than this boardwalk suggests. Here it crosses a small creek within sight of Remount Road. This area can get quite swampy, so the boardwalk keeps it passable.
I have to say, the boardwalk looks great in mono! The details really show up well. Great choice.
ReplyDeleteInteresting information and photos!!
ReplyDeleteAre there people who walk that much?
Thanks, I had learned about the Appalachian Mountains in elementary school!!
Have a nice day Linda!!
Yes! It’s estimated that about 800 people walk the entire length every year, although around 3000 people start out with the intention of doing so.
DeleteNice pictures. I'd love to hike a portion of the trail.
ReplyDeleteImpressive.
ReplyDeleteOh, so informative, beautiful impressions too.
ReplyDeleteOnce, Miriam and I intended to walk a couple of kilometres along the trail and then turn around and walk back to our car, but we had barely set foot on it when a violent storm picked up with lashing rain and dangerously creaking, thrashing branches, so we quickly left. So, I have set foot on the Appalachian Trail and that’s about all I can claim. Hardly material for a Bill Bryson book!
ReplyDeleteI love all the information in this post! Good monochrome, too :)
ReplyDeleteHubby and I have hiked the trail in various places.
ReplyDeleteI am thankful for all the people who helped to create and maintain this trail. Have a great weekend.
...I wish that I had hiked there when I was in better shape.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and interesting info, thanks Linda!
ReplyDeleteThe last 2 photos are lovely!
ReplyDeleteThat boardwalk photograph is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan