Where do you get food on Appalachian Trail?

Many hikers buy food and supplies in towns along the Trail or businesses near the Trail that cater to hikers. However, many towns along the A.T. are quite small and selection may be limited.

What do you eat while hiking the Appalachian Trail?

Typical Diet Tuna, salmon, chicken, dehydrated meals, Ramen noodles, Pop Tarts, pastries, peanut butter, granola bars, tortillas, summer sausage, jerky, candy, drink mix.

What is the best food for the Appalachian Trail?

Check out a few tips concerning the best food for the Appalachian Trail on what will surely be the trek of a lifetime: Dried foods are staples of most long hikes, and with good reason — they won’t spoil easily nor do they contain a lot of water, which will only weigh your pack down.

Where can I find groceries and supplies along the Appalachian Trail?

The A.T. Thru-Hikers’ Companion (available here) provides details on grocery stores, outfitters, and businesses that offer groceries and supplies as well as post offices and other business that hold packages for hikers along the A.T. (within 10-15 miles). Post offices are only guaranteed to be open Monday through Friday and hours may be limited.

How long can you carry food on the Appalachian Trail?

In remote areas, such as the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee/North Carolina and the “100 Mile Wilderness” in Maine, hikers may carry food for 6-8 days or more. Many hikers buy food and supplies in towns along the Trail or businesses near the Trail that cater to hikers.

What do we do with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy publications?

We have partnered with Mountaineers Books for the warehousing and distribution of Appalachian Trail Conservancy Publications. Long-distance hikers leave the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) periodically (typically every 3-5 days) to resupply in nearby towns.