The Appalachian Trail is approximately 2,198 miles (about 3,540 km) long as of 2023-2024. The length can vary slightly each year due to trail relocations and more precise measurements, but it generally hovers around the 2,200-mile mark. The trail extends from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine, passing through 14 states along the Appalachian Mountains
. Most thru-hikers take between 5 to 7 months to complete the entire trail, which is considered the longest hiking-only trail in the world
