The A.T. Guide

The A.T. Guide (Awol’s Guide) is the most popular guidebook on the Appalachian Trail. Guide is the book most often used by Appalachian Trail Hikers.
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Here's why:

1) All landmarks are shown superimposed on an elevation profile. Wherever you are on the trail, you’ll know at a glance the ups and downs that lie ahead. No other AT book has an integrated elevation profile.

2) It has the most information. 2603 landmarks (streams, side trails, road crossings, etc.) are identified along the way; this is several hundred more than any other source.

3) It is light (8.4 ounces) and much smaller than similar offerings.

4) It is easy to use. Resupply information is usually only a page-turn away from corresponding trail data. Icons help hikers to quickly spot what they need.

5) It has 80 town and area maps, which is dozens more than offered in any other AT guidebook.

6) The extras: It is offered in north- or southbound, bound, loose-leaf or PDF. It has GPS coordinates for trailhead parking, distances between multiple shelters and other exclusive features. More details can be found at www.theATguide.com

02/18/2026

Cutting our pur-bound AT guide into sections for a lighter, more trail-friendly carry. 📖✂️

12/11/2025

Access to the Appalachian Trail (A.T) and two other trails in Bear Mountain State Park have been temporarily rerouted due to construction projects between the parking area near the Bear Mountain Inn and the trailheads. Some sections may reopen in spring 2026, with the remaining construction expected to be complete in summer 2027.

https://appalachiantrail.org/trail-updates/new-york-bear-mtn-detour/

11/21/2025

On November 11, Charles Hosch set out on a hike on the Bryon Herbert Reece Trail, a short path that connects to the summit of Blood Mountain in Georgia via the Appalachian Trail. Then he disappeared.

11/18/2025

🚧 Trail Update – SW Virginia 🚧

The Virginia Creeper Trail east of Damascus is closed for major repairs after Hurricane Helene. The A.T. from Highway 58 at Straight Branch to Grassy Ridge Road/VA 859 — NOBO miles 476.6–485.8 — will be closed for approximately one year while construction is underway.

Plan ahead for a safe and enjoyable hike. 🗺️ Check out detour routes, shuttle info, trailhead closures, camping tips, and more: https://appalachiantrail.org/trail-updates/sw-virginia-va-creeper-trail-closure-detour/

11/14/2025

‼️ Book/PDF Bundle Workaround ‼️
https://mailchi.mp/theatguide/book_pdf_bundle_workaround

It’s Friday, and we still haven’t heard back from our developer regarding the issue where the 2026 version is pulling the 2021 PDF in our iOS app. Because of this, we don’t expect an update from him until at least Tuesday.

We didn’t want you to go another weekend without access to your PDF, so we’ve implemented a workaround to make sure you can access your file and begin planning your hike. Click the link above for instructions.

11/13/2025

‼️ Login Workaround ‼️ 2026 A.T. Guide PDF App vs 1.0.7 - https://mailchi.mp/theatguide/login_workaround_v107

We have discovered a temporary workaround for those experiencing difficulty logging in.

Use the “I need to purchase a PDF” option instead of “I have already purchased a PDF.” Log in there, then hit the exit button in the top left corner once logged in to return to your dashboard, where you should now be logged in.

We hope to have another update in the coming days! Thanks for your patience!

11/12/2025

2026 A.T. Guide PDF 💥App Update💥 vs 1.0.7 - https://mailchi.mp/theatguide/atg_app_update_v107

The ATG App update 1.0.7 fixes mismatched covers and PDFs for non-bundled products (a bundled fix is coming soon). Click through for detailed instructions for updating.

Another release will happen very soon for customers who purchased the book/pdf bundle and are experiencing the same issue.

11/02/2025

🥾 The 2026 A.T. Guide Pre-Sale is On - 15% OFF ⛰️ - http://eepurl.com/jqYzkE

11/01/2025

The 2026 A.T. Guide Pre-Sale Has Begun!
https://theatguide.com

• 15% Off during pre-sale (Nov 1st - Dec 31st)
• 2026 Books will ship the week before Christmas
• 2026 PDF will be available for download by 11/10/2025

This is our one and only annual pre-sale! All orders will ship together once the books arrive in mid-December. Need another product sooner? Just place a separate order and we’ll send those items right away.

08/04/2025

There is a known issue with iOS login

8/4/2025: Hi, everyone. We currently have a known issue with the login process on the iOS app. Our developer is working on a fix. We hope to have it resolved shortly. In the meantime, you may use your pdf with any desktop or mobile PDF reader. We recommend a free dropbox account utilizing it's built in Dropbox PDF reader. We appreciate your patience. We'll post an update on our socials when we have the matter resolved.

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