Seattle Branch Appalachian Trail Section Hiker

ABOUT THE AWARD

A profile badge for backpacking the entire Appalachian Trail between Springer Mountain, Georgia and Mount Katahdin, Maine in sections.

HOW TO OBTAIN

Backpack the entire Appalachian Trail between Springer Mountain, Georgia and Mount Katahdin, Maine in sections. The trail can be done in as many sections as desired, however all sections must be overnight backpacking trips except for a maximum of 20 that can be done as day hikes.  The sections can be done in any order, and each section can be done in either direction (NOBO or SOBO).  Legs starting at the southern terminus can begin at Springer or any standard alternate NOBO starting trailheads.

Trips can be private with non-Mountaineers team members.  All trips must be done in accordance with Leave No Trace and in accordance with the policies of all relevant local land management agencies, including the use of valid permits issued by the PCTA, proper food storage and acceptable resupply practices, etc.

CONTACT

Contact the Seattle Backpacking Committee chair.  For each section include the starting and ending trailheads, starting and ending dates, and the names of the other people in your party.  If any sections were done as a Club trip, also include the leader’s name and branch.  Please list your sections geographically instead of chronologically, with adjacent sections next to each other.