Q3. Which state does the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail start from?VirginiaGeorgiaTennesseeNorth Carolina
Q4. Which state does the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail end in?VermontMaineNew HampshireNew York
Q6. Which mountain range does the Appalachian Trail primarily traverse?The Cascade RangeThe Rocky MountainsThe Appalachian MountainsThe Sierra Nevada Mountains
Q7. What is the highest point along the Appalachian Trail?Mt. WashingtonRoan MountainClingmans DomeKatahdin
Q8. Which national park is the Appalachian Trail a part of?Yellowstone National ParkGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkAcadia National ParkYosemite National Park
Q9. Which long-distance hiking trail is considered to be the sister trail of the Appalachian Trail?Pacific Crest TrailContinental Divide TrailNorth Country TrailFlorida Trail
Q10. What is the total elevation gain of the entire Appalachian Trail?Approximately 650,000 feetApproximately 464,500 feetApproximately 350,000 feetApproximately 200,000 feet
Q11. How many designated shelters are there along the Appalachian Trail?Approximately 175Approximately 250Approximately 450Approximately 75
Q12. Which trail conservancy manages and maintains the Appalachian Trail?Appalachian Trail ConservancyNational Park ServiceGreen Mountain ClubUS Forest Service
Q13. What is the average duration to complete a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail?2 to 4 months1 to 3 months5 to 7 months8 to 10 months
Q14. Approximately how many people attempt to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail each year?Around 1,000Around 3,000Around 500Around 10,000
