Pocahontas, Greenbrier and Monroe counties in West Virginia as well as Giles and Allegheny counties in Virginia.
The ALT is split into four sections and visibly marked with ALTbranded, bright yellow 2x6 blazes to ensure hikers are on the correct trail. Section one is 95 miles, section two is 92 miles, section three is 68 miles and section four is 60 miles. The ALT is on the hiking app FarOut, which works offline and is recommended to use for safety as many parts of the ALT do not have cell service.
The ALT leads hikers through picturesque areas in six West Virginia state parks, two West Virginia state forests and three U. S. national forests along their journey. Hikers traverse through beautiful farmland on country roads and serpentine deep into the pristine forests of Appalachia. They will also encounter several rural communities making a comeback by embracing sustainable
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