Hike the 2,000-mile trail that most people never finish
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The Appalachian Trail, or AT, stretches more than 2,000 miles along the US East Coast.
The longest marked trail in the country runs from Georgia to Maine. It connects 14 states and passes through ridges and valleys of the Appalachian mountain range.
Parts of the AT are within a couple hours of driving for millions of Americans, but few have walked its full length.
Each year, thousands of people attempt to hike the entire AT. Only one in four succeeds.
National Geographic explored the wooded footpath, traveling south to north, in a 50-minute documentary. You can take the adventure in our slideshow or watch the movie on Netflix.
The Appalachian Trail, better known as the AT, stretches about 2,175 miles along the eastern US.
National Geographic: Appalachian TrailIt runs from Georgia to Maine, making it the longest marked trail in the country, and one of the longest in the world.
National Geographic: Appalachian TrailThe trail cuts through 14 states along the way, including New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
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