Hello all.
So currently i am planning a thru-hike several years down the road, I am not only interested in the AT but a lot of the sites visible from side trails.
I currently have David Millers AT Guide, and he is constantly referring to side trails, I just want to know what is down these side trails and if the side trails are worth taking.
I see a lot of reference to the Appalachian Trail Maps from Nat Geo, Do these include information on side trails or only the AT. Nat Geo also has the trails illustrated maps in segments, which I think would have more of the information I am looking for such as distances.
Does anyone know where I can access forest service maps or determine what the forest service trail numbers are for some of these side trails.
Any suggestions for maps, books or guides that could provide me with this information would be helpful. I want to take in everything possible, but I also need to be timely so I can complete my through hike, so I really need to determine how many side trips I am going to take so I want to find the best ones.