The construction of the Appalachian Trail began in 1928, and it passed through fields, forests, orchards, and along old dirt farm roads.
• Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park • Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
The A.T. also travels through two wildlife refuges: • Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge • Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge The A.T. is home to an impressive diversity of plants and animals. Some animals you may see include black bears, moose, porcupines, snakes, woodpeckers, and salamanders. Some plants you may encounter include jack-in-the-pulpit, skunk cabbage, and flame azalea. Hikers More than 3 million visitors walk a portion of the A.T. each year.
The A.T. also traverses eight National Forests, which include: • Chattahoochee National Forest
• Cherokee National Forest • Nantahala National Forest
• Pisgah National Forest • Jefferson National Forest • George Washington National Forest • Green Mountain National Forest • White Mountain National Forest
APPALACHIAN NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL
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