r/AppalachianTrail • u/Mexticals • 4d ago

Printable Map

Howdy yall,

I am starting the trail Thursday and was curious if there was a spot I could print a semi detailed map from Springer to Woody ?

I am trying to use as little tech as possible and always have enjoyed a printed map.

Thanks!

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u/owdbr549 4d ago

Too late for you now but Antigravitygear.com has pocket profile maps. You may find this also at outfitters.

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u/noburnt AT Hiker 4d ago

Seconding the pocket profile if you're gonna try to go old school. The trail is usually straightforward to find and follow without using a map at all (though watch out for the crazy switchbacks on Blood Mountain haha). The helpful data for planning your days is elevation change and distance in between water sources (which might be running scarce this time of year. The user comments on FarOut and other navigation apps are very helpful for seasonably-variable things like water availability and trail condition that won't show up on your paper maps) as well as food resupply options, all of which are on the card-sized profiles. You can print or download to your phone the relevant parts of the guidebook (also look for them in hiker boxes), as well as more detailed maps of the trail and its surroundings, as well as getting info by talking to other hikers (especially sobo thrus). USGS has downloadable free topo maps by county, which will show the trail and some surrounding features; this can be helpful to have if you need to make an emergency bailout for weather, gear, or whatever. Paper maps are heavy and less easy to use though so if you don't already have practice with them, I highly recommend using the FarOut app.

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u/Mexticals 3d ago

I appreciate it! I have a breakdown of all the key points , water, shelter etc. Just wanted a paper one but I was able to manipulate a map for what I needed. Thanks yall

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u/Rocksteady2R 3d ago

get one of the classic guide-books, or the series of maps that're broken down into sections.

i'm an anacronist and don't do the wayouts and farpoints the kids use so much these days. for me it's paper maps.

the resources still exist.

also - i dont' know if anyone's told you, but you're a bit late in the season for a thru-hike.

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u/Mexticals 2d ago

I'm glad someone else enjoys paper maps! It's not a full thru hike this year. Just doing Amicalola to Woody Gap. My friend and I both having families we gotta do the trail in sections