Does anyone have the latest set of the Complete guide books and maps for sale?
_crestview_hiker_AT Guide Book complete set
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Most AT Hikers don't even carry maps and guidebooks on the trail. Those that do have maps pay more attention to the profiles than the map itself. Incidentally the maps are more like AAA Trip tickets, where you get see a strip of the trail and not much off trail. The trail is so well defined and easy to follow. You'll develop a sixth sense when you get off trail and make corrections quickly.<p>
The AT Guide has most of the info about the trail and trail towns, www.theatguide.com. Another good source is the ALDHA Companion sold on the ATC website.
_Old Goat_
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I'd recommend getting maps for New Hampshire and perhaps Maine, too. In NH, especially in the Whites, the AT uses treadway of many other trails and some intersections can be confusing. Also, if you're not going to stay in the huts, maps show the trails to below tree-line campsites. Maine maps I used to figure out alternatives to getting to towns for a day or two when the weather turned totally crap. I did a spontaneous hike, i.e. no miles per day/gotta stay at this shelter or that hostel, but found the guidebook invaluable for water source data and historical information of the areas I was walking through. I used the Thru-Hiker's Handbook from the ATC.
_Croft_
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I have a complete set of unused maps and books for the AT. I was planning on hiking the AT this year but changed my mind and now I'm going to hike the PCT instead. I will be willing to sell the books and maps at a reasonable price. Please contact me by email if you are still interested.
_Miguel_