[](http://www.appalachiantrail.org/) [](https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1ZLUW_250GtbnSF0Az2va_2plwiKSRkvKMZ5idykBm-M) 


#####Subreddit Rules

* **Rule 1 - Posts Should relate to the Appalachian Trail or Appalachian Trail adjacent topics.**
All posts should be related to the AT specifically, and to an extent hiking sections of it. Gear questions, cool photos, hostel discussions; there's a lot that can be covered here.  Just try and keep it mildly related to hiking the Appalachian Trail and it's probably allowed.


* **Rule 2 - Low Effort Posting**
In order to answer questions, the more info provided, the better. Coming to post "I want to hike the AT, what do I do?" is a complete lack of effort. Please consult the [FAQ](https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1ZLUW_250GtbnSF0Az2va_2plwiKSRkvKMZ5idykBm-M/pub), links in the sidebar, or employ the search button to assist you with starting your journey.


* **Rule 3 - Self-Promotion**
If you want to post your arts and crafts that you create and sell, that is fine. It still must pertain to the other Subreddit Rules, as well as link to an official and rule storefront (think Etsy). If you make videos or cool photos, you may post them as well but DO NOT SPAM. There is a short leash on this and trying to 'fake' a viral discovery of your stuff is grounds for a ban.
Amazon Affiliate Links are not allowed

* **Rule 4 - Donation Soliciting**
Requesting others to pay for your hike is not allowed. To that end, you cannot post GoFundMe, IndieGoGo, Kickstarter, and other donation based links.


* **Rule 5 - Missing Persons**
Missing persons are a tragedy and are sometimes seen posted here. We do not want to discourage any searches but we do have a few requirements.
* They must be known to be missing on the AT, or known to have been planning to head to the AT.
* The person must be officially missing and reported to a law enforcement agency (NPS, Sherriff, Local PD, S&R, etc.)
* The contact information must include the law enforcement agency to reach out to, as well as the officer in charge of the case (if applicable).

* **Rule 6 - Be Kind**
Alternately, Don't be an asshole. A general catch-all for personal attacks, insults, hate speech, and just being a terrible person sometimes.

#####Useful Links


* [Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association](https://www.aldha.org/)
* [ATC Shuttle List](http://www.appalachiantrail.org/home/explore-the-trail/transportation-options)
* [Leave No Trace Principles]
(https://lnt.org/learn/7-principles)
* [Distance Calculator](http://www.atdist.com/)
* [Postholer's AT Map](http://postholer.com/gmap/gmap.php?trail_id=3)
* [Shelter Detail](http://web.eecs.utk.edu/~dunigan/at/)
* [Lighterpack Pack Weight Profile](http://lighterpack.com)
* [Where are all the hikers at?](https://www.wherearethehikers.com/heatmap/)
* [What's the weather on the AT?](https://www.atweather.org/)
* [GSMNP pdf Map with trails](http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/national_parks/great_smoky_trail99.pdf)
* [Whiteblaze.net](http://www.whiteblaze.net/)
* [Has Anyone Ever...](http://www.reddit.com/r/AppalachianTrail/comments/2x5a1v/has_anyone_ever/)


#####Related Subreddits
* /r/CampingandHiking
* /r/Hiking
* /r/TrailMeals
* /r/Ultralight
* /r/Outdoorsgear
* /r/PacificCrestTrail
* /r/CDT
* /r/appalachia

<div class="md"><p><a href="http://www.appalachiantrail.org/"></a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1ZLUW_250GtbnSF0Az2va_2plwiKSRkvKMZ5idykBm-M"></a> </p>

<h5>Subreddit Rules</h5>

<ul>
<li><p><strong>Rule 1 - Posts Should relate to the Appalachian Trail or Appalachian Trail adjacent topics.</strong>
All posts should be related to the AT specifically, and to an extent hiking sections of it. Gear questions, cool photos, hostel discussions; there&#39;s a lot that can be covered here.  Just try and keep it mildly related to hiking the Appalachian Trail and it&#39;s probably allowed.</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Rule 2 - Low Effort Posting</strong>
In order to answer questions, the more info provided, the better. Coming to post &quot;I want to hike the AT, what do I do?&quot; is a complete lack of effort. Please consult the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1ZLUW_250GtbnSF0Az2va_2plwiKSRkvKMZ5idykBm-M/pub">FAQ</a>, links in the sidebar, or employ the search button to assist you with starting your journey.</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Rule 3 - Self-Promotion</strong>
If you want to post your arts and crafts that you create and sell, that is fine. It still must pertain to the other Subreddit Rules, as well as link to an official and rule storefront (think Etsy). If you make videos or cool photos, you may post them as well but DO NOT SPAM. There is a short leash on this and trying to &#39;fake&#39; a viral discovery of your stuff is grounds for a ban.
Amazon Affiliate Links are not allowed</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Rule 4 - Donation Soliciting</strong>
Requesting others to pay for your hike is not allowed. To that end, you cannot post GoFundMe, IndieGoGo, Kickstarter, and other donation based links.</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Rule 5 - Missing Persons</strong>
Missing persons are a tragedy and are sometimes seen posted here. We do not want to discourage any searches but we do have a few requirements.</p></li>
<li><p>They must be known to be missing on the AT, or known to have been planning to head to the AT.</p></li>
<li><p>The person must be officially missing and reported to a law enforcement agency (NPS, Sherriff, Local PD, S&amp;R, etc.)</p></li>
<li><p>The contact information must include the law enforcement agency to reach out to, as well as the officer in charge of the case (if applicable).</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Rule 6 - Be Kind</strong>
Alternately, Don&#39;t be an asshole. A general catch-all for personal attacks, insults, hate speech, and just being a terrible person sometimes.</p></li>
</ul>

<h5>Useful Links</h5>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.aldha.org/">Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.appalachiantrail.org/home/explore-the-trail/transportation-options">ATC Shuttle List</a></li>
<li><a href="https://lnt.org/learn/7-principles">Leave No Trace Principles</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.atdist.com/">Distance Calculator</a></li>
<li><a href="http://postholer.com/gmap/gmap.php?trail_id=3">Postholer&#39;s AT Map</a></li>
<li><a href="http://web.eecs.utk.edu/%7Edunigan/at/">Shelter Detail</a></li>
<li><a href="http://lighterpack.com">Lighterpack Pack Weight Profile</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wherearethehikers.com/heatmap/">Where are all the hikers at?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.atweather.org/">What&#39;s the weather on the AT?</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/national_parks/great_smoky_trail99.pdf">GSMNP pdf Map with trails</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.whiteblaze.net/">Whiteblaze.net</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/AppalachianTrail/comments/2x5a1v/has_anyone_ever/">Has Anyone Ever...</a></li>
</ul>

<h5>Related Subreddits</h5>

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/CampingandHiking">/r/CampingandHiking</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Hiking">/r/Hiking</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/TrailMeals">/r/TrailMeals</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Ultralight">/r/Ultralight</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Outdoorsgear">/r/Outdoorsgear</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/PacificCrestTrail">/r/PacificCrestTrail</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/CDT">/r/CDT</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/appalachia">/r/appalachia</a></li>
</ul>
</div>

t5_2stbz

NOBO? SOBO? Flip-Flopper? Section hiker? Aspiring hiker? If you've hiked or are planning on hiking the "AT", this is the place for you.

<div class="md"><p>NOBO? SOBO? Flip-Flopper? Section hiker? Aspiring hiker? If you&#39;ve hiked or are planning on hiking the &quot;AT&quot;, this is the place for you.</p>
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Working on the trail