APPALACHIAN TRAIL, NC
ONLINE START BOX REGISTRATION
Appalachian Trail
Madison County

4/10/42 Km WALK Y2324 Jan 3- Dec 31
Tarheel State Walkers Volkssport Association

START POINT: Please use the OSB (online start box) found by using my.ava.org. Search for the Hot Springs, NC – Appalachian Trail. (Be sure to create an account on my.ava.org prior to registering for an Online event.) The directions and insert cards are PDFs that you can download and print as needed. The POC does not provide event directions or accept alternate payment methods.

HOURS: Dawn to dusk.

POINT OF CONTACT: Dennis Michele

TRAIL DESCRIPTION: Rated 3B, Not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers. The Appalachian Trail goes right through the center of downtown Hot Springs. The remainder is on other streets in Hot Springs. Outside of town, the AT is steep and rocky. Two segments of the AT north and south of Hot Springs are also detailed. Hot Springs has been designated an Appalachian Trail Community. It provides abundant services for thru and section hikers. It is also an amazing place for vacationers just looking to spend a few hours on the trail. It is only one of two places in the East where you can take a dip in real hot springs with healing powers. Whitewater rafting, fly fishing and swimming are also available. There are nine locations in Hot Springs that have an AT Passport stamp. See list at www.atpassport.com/stamp-locations.

HOW TO GET THERE: Detailed start point and driving directions are provided along with walking directions which should be downloaded from the OSB upon registering for this event. You will initially be charged $2 to download directions and another $1 when you have completed the walk and Finish Table. If not downloading directions, you will be charged $3 after completing the walk and Finish Table.