Appalachian Trail Wall Map (2018)

Publisher: National Geographic
Developed with: Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Published: 2018
Scale: 1 : 1,612,900
Size: 457 mm (W) × 1219 mm (H)
Orientation: Portrait
Map Type: Trail • Recreation • Planning Map

Stretching more than 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail is one of the world’s great long-distance walks. This authoritative National Geographic Appalachian Trail Wall Map presents the entire route end-to-end in a clear, elegant vertical format — perfect for planning, tracking progress, and celebrating the journey.

Created in cooperation with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the map balances practical hiking intelligence with refined cartography. Elevation profiles reveal the trail’s peaks and valleys, while an informative mileage chart makes distances between key locations easy to understand at a glance. Public lands, highways, shelters, and trail information centres are all clearly marked, making this both a working reference and a striking wall piece.

🥾 What This Map Shows

• The complete Appalachian Trail — Maine to Georgia

• Elevation profiles highlighting major climbs and descents

• Mileage chart between key trail locations

• National Forests, National Parks, State Forests & Parks

• Major highways and interstates for access planning

• Points of interest including AT information centres and shelters

Everything you need to understand the trail — from the big picture to practical details.

🧭 Built for Hikers & Trail Fans

• Ideal for thru-hike planning and section hikes

• Perfect for tracking progress with pins or markers

• Inspiring wall art for anyone who loves the AT

• A thoughtful blend of function and storytelling

Whether you’re dreaming, planning, or remembering, this map keeps the trail front and centre.

🎨 Materials, Print Quality & Hanging Options

📄 Paper (Classic Framing Option)

• Printed on high-quality matte paper for crisp labels and linework

• Smooth, low-glare surface — ideal for framing under glass

• A timeless choice for studies, offices, and trail rooms

🔒 Laminated (Write-On / Wipe-Off)

• Printed on quality paper and encapsulated in protective laminate

• Durable, waterproof, and tear-resistant

• Write-on / wipe-off surface compatible with whiteboard markers and map dots

• Ideal for marking sections completed, future plans, and resupply points

🪵 Optional Timber Hang Rails — Laminated

• Top and bottom natural timber rails provide structure and balance

• Bottom rail adds weight so the long format hangs flat and straight

• Prevents edge curl and long-term sagging

• Supplied with hanging cord — ready to mount on a single hook

Please allow up to 10 working days for laminated maps with hang rails.

🎨 Archival Canvas (Premium Display Option)

• Printed on 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas

• Subtle canvas texture adds depth while preserving fine trail detail

• Matte surface reduces reflections compared with glass-framed prints

Archival Pigment Inks

• Produced using Hewlett-Packard archival, fade-resistant pigment inks

• Ensures crisp typography, stable colour, and long-term durability

🪵 Optional Timber Hang Rails — Canvas

• Top and bottom timber rails create a clean, gallery-style presentation

• Bottom rail adds weight for a perfectly straight hang

• Prevents edge curl and sag over time

• Supplied with hanging cord — ready to mount

Please allow up to 10 working days for canvas maps with hang rails.

Canvas editions are intended for display and reference and are not write-on / wipe-off like laminated versions.

📐 Size & Scale

• Size: 457 mm × 1219 mm

• Scale: 1 : 1,612,900

The tall, vertical format mirrors the trail’s north–south journey and makes the full route easy to follow on the wall.

📊 Specifications

🎯 Who It’s For

• 🥾 Thru-hikers & section hikers

• 🗺️ Trail planners & dreamers

• 🏠 Homes, cabins & gear rooms

• 🎓 Outdoor education & clubs

• 🎁 Gift buyers — meaningful, motivational, and practical

🤝 Our Commitment

This National Geographic trail map is reproduced and printed in Australia with careful attention to clarity, colour accuracy, and finish. Every copy is checked and packed with care, ensuring it arrives ready to inspire miles to come.

🛒 Plan it. Track it. Celebrate it. Choose Paper, Laminated, or Canvas, with optional timber hang rails, and bring the Appalachian Trail to your wall today.