On the Appalachian Trail?

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, generally known as the Appalachian Trail or simply the A.T., is a marked hiking trail in the Eastern United States extending between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine.

How many hikers have died on the Appalachian Trail?

List of Murders on the AT. The first known murder on the Appalachian Trail took place in 1974. To date, there have been 13 total murders recorded.

Can you shower on the Appalachian Trail?

Showers are rarely available right on the ​A.T. Hikers usually shower while at hostels or hotels in towns; less common are campgrounds with shower facilities. To bathe in the backcountry, carry water 200 feet from the water source in a container and rinse or wash yourself away from streams, springs and ponds.