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ATCA
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APPALACHIAN TRAIL CLUB OF ALABAMA
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The ATCA was established in 1982 to bring together persons interested in hiking on the Appalachian Trail (AT) and to conduct outings to encourage the development of outdoor skills and wholesome exercise; to foster in its members and in the general public an appreciation of the outdoors; to teach and encourage public observation of conservation ethics; to collect and publish information concerning regions of interest to hikers of Alabama; to encourage the preservation of wilderness areas; and to provide advice and assistance as may be requested by national and state governments in the preservation and conservation of our forest, streams, and natural resourses located on or near trails.
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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The Appalachian Trail (AT) is a 2,155 mile path that follows the ridges of the Appalachian Mountains. A park that streaches through 14 states, from Maine's mighty Mt. Katadin to Georgia's forested Springer Mountain. Groups of private citizen-volunteers made this vision a reality, as a hiking path by 1937. Along its route, the AT crosses eight national forest, six other units of the national park system, about 60 state parks and game lands, and valley communities. The ATCA does not maintain any section of the AT. However, it does support the Appalachian Trail Conference (ATC).
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Hiking
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The ATCA has a wide varity of hikes:
Day hikes through spring flowers on the Pinhoti Trail in the Talladega National Forest of Alabama and many other local state parks and national forests. Walks to explore waterfalls, cascades and caves. Come enjoy the outdoors and beautiful natural resourses.
Week(s) on the AT requiring strength and endurance, but you will see the forest and mountains of the Eastern United States as few people ever do. Beautiful sunsets, sunrises, and vistas from cliffs and balds. Camping from your backpack, sleeping under a tarp on in a tent or trail shelter.
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