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Best hikes in Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months May, September, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Appalachian Trail
    56.0 mi
  2. 02
    Appalachian Trail
    12.5 mi
  3. 03
    Appalachian Trail
    8.9 mi
  4. 04
    Chase Hill Drive/Snowmobile ITS 82
    7.1 mi
  5. 05
    Ethan Pond Trail
    7.0 mi
  6. 06
    Sulphur Spring Trail
    5.1 mi
  7. 07
    McAfee's Knob Trail
    4.6 mi
  8. 08
    State Game Land Road
    4.4 mi
  9. 09
    Jones Nose to Summit
    4.2 mi
  10. 10
    Lions Den
    4.0 mi
  11. 11
    Bucklin Trail
    3.4 mi
  12. 12
    Red Trail
    3.2 mi
  13. 13
    Gold Branch Trail
    3.0 mi
  14. 14
    Peabody Brook Trail
    2.9 mi
  15. 15
    Ranger Trail
    2.8 mi
  16. 16
    Rim Trail
    2.8 mi
  17. 17
    White Trail
    2.8 mi
  18. 18
    Liberty Spring Trail
    2.6 mi
  19. 19
    Potts Mountain Trail
    2.5 mi
  20. 20
    Buckeye Ridge Trail
    2.4 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Appalachian National Scenic Trail: May, September, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.