The A.T. Guide vs MyHikes

Since 2010, The A.T. Guide®, a.k.a. “The Awol Guide,” has been the guidebook of choice for hikes of any length on the Appalachian Trail. The book contains thousands of landmarks such as campsites, water sources, summits & gaps. The trail’s elevation profile is included & every landmark is aligned to the profile. Hikers using this guide know where they are on the trail, what views, streams & campsites are ahead & whether they’ll be hiking uphill or downhill to get there. The A.T. Guide answers all of your questions about how to get rides, where to stay, & where to get supplies. There are 95 maps of towns on or near the trail showing where to find these services & detailed listings for businesses. The A.T. Guide is the most innovative trail guidebook ever developed. EASY INSTALLATION Sign into your theatguide.com account through the PDF app & your purchased PDF will automatically download. CLICKABLE PHONE NUMBERS & EMAILS Contact listings instantly from your mobile device w/a simple tap of a phone number or email address. CLICKABLE LISTING URL Not only does The A.T. Guide contains links for most of its listings, our awol.site system utilizes short urls which saves space & allows us to adjust links behind the scenes so that links stay current throughout the season for PDF & printed guide users alike. MILEAGE LOG Choose a start & end mileage for the day & record it to your mileage log. Great for keeping track of your progress as well as planning your future hiking days. CLICKABLE GPS COORDINATES TO PARKING AREAS Tap a set of GPS coordinates to load them into the default maps app on your mobile device. HIGHLIGHTS & ANNOTATIONS Highlight features & make notes throughout the PDF. Great for marking confirmation numbers or even remembering what happened during your hike. NO CELL SERVICE OR WIFI NECESSARY FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT FEATURES Have complete access to read, navigate, & make notes to your PDF even when WiFi or cell data is not available. WiFi or data is only needed for external URLs, phone numbers, email addresses, & GPS coordinates. PRINT A.T. GUIDE PAGES TO ANY WIRELESS PRINTER This is a feature you can’t get w/traditional apps. Mobile devices fail. Printed pages or maps are important to bring along w/you on the trail. With the PDF reader you can have the best of both worlds. Use your PDF as an interactive app & print the pages needed to take w/you as you hike. PORTRAIT OR LANDSCAPE VIEWING The PDF is optimized for viewing on a mobile device. Rotate to landscape mode to make the most of your screen’s real estate. Use a two finger spread gesture to zoom in & pinch to zoom out. INTERNAL NAVIGATION & DOCUMENT SEARCHING Cruise throughout the PDF w/just a few taps. Tap from trail to town & back. Go to Table of Contents & navigate from state to state. Look for a specific location w/the search tool. Getting around is snappy & intuitive. ACCESS TRAIL, MAP, & LISTING UPDATES FROM WITHIN THE APP Stay current on the latest updates to the guide right within the app COLOR CODED The A.T. Guide is color coded making it easier to quickly locate the information you need. Whether hiking NoBo (green), or SoBo (blue); looking for a shelter (red), state line (aqua), or parking area (dark green); hikers can now easily locate the mileage & information they need. THE A.T. GUIDE CONTAINS 2625 Trail landmarks w/cumulative NoBo & SoBo mileage 1139 Water sources 347 Campsites 319 Shuttle services 259 Shelters w/distances to the last 3 & next 3 shelters 973 Service listings 903 URLs for service listings 445 Lodging services 351 Resupply points 297 Parking areas w/GPS coordinates 69 Post offices w/hours of operation & phone numbers 95 Town Maps Countless services not included in full text listings 97 Post offices w/hours of operation & phone numbers Major road & trail crossings GPS Coordinates & magnetic declination 232 Color Pages 47 Service icons Information from state parks & trail clubs Safety & best practices Flora & fauna identification

Join a community built by hikers, for hikers! Whether you’re uncovering a hidden waterfall in the Northeast, trekking through the lush jungles of Kauai, or hiking below towering peaks in the Alps, MyHikes is your essential companion for the trail. From advanced 3D mapping to offline navigation, we provide the tools you need to explore with confidence and leave a digital footprint of your adventures. EXPLORE WITH CONFIDENCE - Discover 3,100+ curated trails covering over 8,500 miles. - Use high-resolution trail maps, elevation charts, and real-world photos to prep for your next hike. - Trip Reports: Read recent reviews from fellow hikers to check current trail conditions, or log your own stats to track your progress. TRACK YOUR ADVENTURE - Precision Tracking: Use background GPS to record your route, distance, and elevation in real-time. - Clean Data: Built-in editing tools allow you to remove unwanted segments from your track for a perfect map. - Sync to the Cloud: Upload your tracks to your MyHikes.org account to build a lifelong hiking journal or contribute to the public database. GO OFF-GRID (OFFLINE MAPS) - Offline Regions: Download map regions to your device for reliable navigation deep in the wilderness. - GPX Support: Import external GPX files directly into MyHikes to follow any route, anywhere. - 3D Topography: Visualize the terrain like never before with immersive 3D maps that bring elevation profiles to life. BECOME A MYHIKES SUPPORTER Support a solo-developer project and unlock the full power of the platform: - Unlimited Everything: Enjoy unlimited GPS track saves, GPX imports, and offline map downloads. - Download: One-click syncing! Send up to 50 routes or entire "Offline Parks" (including POIs like waterfalls and campsites) directly from MyHikes.org to your phone. - Pro Navigation: Access advanced tools to help you stay on the path and find the best views. PRIVACY FIRST Your location is your business. MyHikes never tracks your data on our servers while you're on the trail. Your GPS information is only sent to us if and when you choose to upload a track to your account. STREAKS & MOTIVATION Keep the momentum going! Earn weekly streaks by hitting the trail and staying active in the great outdoors. SUPPORT & TERMS MyHikes is a labor of love owned and operated by a single developer. By using MyHikes, you agree to hike at your own risk. Please practice Leave No Trace principles and respect local regulations. Learn more about Supporter features: https://myhikes.org/supporter-account