The Philosphers Guide to the A.T.

[waywardfool]

ATC's guides were quite satisfactory and word-of-mouth may have been even better then than now.

The last ATC guide I bought was the 2009 NC/TN. Doubt I'll buy another. Between the data book, internet sources, and the fact that the AT route is so clear and well-marked now, the guide is not as essential as it used to be.

Terribly difficult to photocopy and read for a section-hike now if going from S to N. I truly hate the new format.

[emerald]

ATC produces the official maps, sold seperately, which are an important component of its guides and they and its trail clubs know the A.T. better than anyone.